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Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·6 New Park Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AB · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

About this day nursery

Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery, situated in Southbourne, Bournemouth, offers a comprehensive childcare and educational programme for children aged 2 to 5 years. The nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and explore new experiences.

They emphasise the importance of professional and dedicated staff who are committed to fostering each child's individual development and helping them reach their full potential through positive reinforcement and respect. The nursery believes that children thrive in a happy, engaging, and secure setting, and their daily routines are carefully planned with age-appropriate activities.

Fingers 'n' Thumbs highlights the benefits of social interaction among children and provides a wide array of toys and resources within a well-maintained facility, supported by a staff structure that encourages engagement. They encourage prospective parents to contact them to discuss childcare needs and arrange a visit to experience their facilities firsthand.

Our ethos

We aim to provide a healthy, stimulating environment for all of our children. We believe that children learn best when they are happy, interested and feel secure. Your child's day will be carefully planned and appropriate activities prepared for each age group.

What it's like

Children are excited and highly engaged in this nurturing, inspirational nursery. The provider has developed a curriculum that excites children and supports them in making excellent progress.

Professional StaffStimulating EnvironmentPlay-Based Learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

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Key facts

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 January 2025

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 are excited and highly engaged in this nurturing, inspirational nursery. The provider has developed a curriculum that excites children and supports them in making excellent progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has meticulously developed an ambitious curriculum that prioritises respectful relationships with children.
  • The provider provides exceptional staff development support, ensuring they have the required educational understanding and skills to teach.
  • The provider demonstrates an exceptional understanding of each child's needs, conducting thorough and precise assessments.
  • The provider seizes every opportunity to enhance children's understanding of their world.
  • Children show excellent behaviour and understand safety rules well.
Inspection #10375757 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

children's developmental needs, happiness and enjoyment is at the 'heart of everything' the provider does

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly comprehensive plans are created, incorporating targeted challenges and practice opportunities. This approach ensures that all children make excellent progress.

Outdoor space

In the outdoor area, children enthusiastically build features of a house using foam bricks, displaying creativity and collaboration. They construct an imaginary television, bedroom and chimney and even conceptualise a cinema.

Parent Reviews of Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery

5.0
(4)
Dan Astin-Gregory
a year ago

Fingers 'N' Thumbs Nursery is absolutely exceptional. From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew this was a special place. The staff are incredibly warm, caring, and professional, making every child feel valued and loved. The environment is vibrant, clean, and thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and learning. Our son Zach has flourished here, developing new skills, confidence, and friendships every day. His activities are engaging and diverse, from imaginative play to garden adventures, and the staff truly go above and beyond to tailor the experience to each child’s needs. Communication with parents is outstanding—they keep us updated regularly with stories from the day, milestones, and progress, which always brings a smile to our faces. Zach’s Nursery feels like an extended family, and we couldn’t ask for a better place for our toddler to grow and thrive. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment. Thank you for everything!

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Annika Mercer
2 years ago

Amazing preschool, the staff are lovely and the space is beautiful

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Felicity brantingham
7 years ago

Fantastic nursery with amazing staff. Couldn’t rate more highly.

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Mona albishri
a year ago

I was lucky that my son was there. Their treatment was wonderful, and I was so happy. It's a lovely nursery, and I highly recommend them. ❤️

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Inspection history

Date: July 2004

  • January 2025Outstanding
  • January 2025Outstanding
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • February 2016Good
  • February 2016Good
  • December 2010Good
  • November 2010Good
  • September 2007Good
  • July 2004Outstanding

Frequently asked about Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery

About the setting

Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery opened in 1995 in Southbourne, Bournemouth. The nursery opens from 8.30am until 5.30pm, five days per week, 48 weeks per year. A team of four staff, including the owner, work with the children. All staff hold early years qualifications at level 3. The setting offers government funded places.

URN
100467
Registered person
Fingers 'N' Thumbs Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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