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Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School # Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2024) · 218 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RW · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 24 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Emma's Day Nursery & Pre-School provides exceptional early years education for children aged newborn to five in Bournemouth. With two distinct, OFSTED-rated 'Outstanding' settings, the nursery offers a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values and a commitment to whole-child development. The Day Nursery, located on West Way, provides a home-like atmosphere year-round, while the Pre-School in Annunciation Church Hall offers a flexible, community-focused space during term-time. Both settings are led by Emma Henwood, an experienced and qualified teacher, ensuring a professionally guided approach to learning. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage self-confidence, social awareness, and essential learning skills through a blend of structured activities and free play, both indoors and in well-equipped outdoor areas, including a popular pirate ship at the Day Nursery. Meals prioritise fresh produce, and the nursery strives to accommodate individual sleep and rest needs. Our ethos Emma's Day Nursery & Pre-School is committed to the whole-child development within a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values. Their approach is professionally guided, fostering self-confidence, social awareness, and learning skills through a blend of structured activities and free play. What it's like Children thrive in the nurturing and rich learning environment. Practitioners build on children's emotional security as they welcome them warmly. Older children demonstrate exceptional confidence and independence. OFSTED Outstanding Two Settings Christian Ethos Experienced Teacher-Led ## Pricing & funding - Hourly charge for full day places (3 and 4 years old) £8.70 / hour - Hourly charge for full day places (2 years old) £8.70 / hour - Hourly charge for full day places (9 months – 1 year old) £8.70 / hour - Hourly charge for part day places (0 – 3 years old) £20.00 / hour - Hourly charge for part day places (4 years old) £15.00 / hour See 6 more ## Key facts Opening hours Day Nursery: 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, year-round (except specified holidays); Pre-School: 8 am to 2:45 pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks a year. Food Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and tea are provided for full-day and 30-hour funded places. Voluntary for other places. Fresh produce used whenever possible. Water is freely available. Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full day, Part day ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10351267 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258685)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537566) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=emma-s-day-nursery-pre-school-bh8-9rw-ey537566) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School Last inspected 9 September 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in the nurturing and rich learning environment. Practitioners build on children's emotional security as they welcome them warmly. Older children demonstrate exceptional confidence and independence. Inspector highlights - The intended curriculum is securely embedded throughout the pre-school. - Practitioners are animated and enthusiastic throughout their practice, engaging children in immersive story-telling experiences. - Children consistently use new language and vocabulary, and are regularly introduced to new letters and sounds. - Children demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning and confidently ask questions. - Leaders have designed a high-quality provision to support all children and champion the importance of well-being for their employees. Inspection #10351267 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258685) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where children have special educational needs and/or disabilities, practitioners work together to create precise individual plans for children. This ensures all children have full access to their early years educational entitlement. Children are supported in achieving the very best outcomes. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: October 2018 - September 2024 Outstanding - October 2018 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School ### How did Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What outdoor space does Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School use? ### What were the main strengths noted for Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School? ### How can Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bournemouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Emma's Day Nursery Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Charlotte's Web Pre-School Nursery Bournemouth · BH9 1DW 5.0(25 reviews) ](/nursery/charlotte-s-web-pre-school-nursery-bh9-1dw-2524080) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Queens Park Montessori Bournemouth · BH8 8UA 4.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/queens-park-montessori-bh8-8ua-ey242933) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Bay Tree Montessori Bournemouth · BH9 1JA 4.8(27 reviews) ](/nursery/bay-tree-montessori-bh9-1ja-ey318998) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH9 1LG 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-day-nursery-bh9-1lg-ey315912) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Corner House Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH8 8LA 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/the-corner-house-day-nursery-bh8-8la-ey317869) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bournemouth Montessori Centre Bournemouth · BH1 1RP 4.9(42 reviews) ](/nursery/bournemouth-montessori-centre-bh1-1rp-ey369168) [See all nurseries in Bournemouth →](/search?q=Bournemouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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