Food
All meals and snacks provided, prepared by in-house chef. Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and tea are offered.
Forest House Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Hampshire
About this day nursery
Forest House Day Nursery, established in 2019, is conveniently located near the Forest Shopping Centre and Pinehill Doctors Surgery in Bordon. This nursery welcomes up to 110 children daily, providing a stimulating and secure "home from home" environment where children can thrive and develop their full potential.
The nursery is designed with age-appropriate suites, each featuring air conditioning, integrated speakers, and direct access to a large garden for seamless indoor/outdoor play. Unique facilities include a Zen Den, Sensory Suite, and Sleep Suite, as well as a gardening patch.
Dedicated to offering the highest quality education and care, Forest House places a strong emphasis on working in partnership with parents and actively contributes to the well-being of the local community. The nursery is also committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity, striving to offer maximum flexibility for busy parents.
They encourage prospective families to inquire about specific requirements that may not align with standard offerings. Forest House also prides itself on its nutritious, home-made meals prepared daily by an in-house chef in a 5-star environmental health-rated kitchen, reflecting their passion for instilling healthy eating habits from a young age.
Our ethos
Our aims at Forest House are to provide a “home from home” for children, where they are valued and free to develop their potential in a safe, caring, secure and stimulating environment. We offer the highest quality in terms of education, care, staff, safety, equipment, building and facilities alongside excellent value for money for parents, working in partnership to help children learn and develop. We also aim to contribute to the quality of life and well-being of our local community and to offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity.
What it's like
Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the nursery. They show a positive attitude to their learning and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Routines help children behave well and learn to share and take turns with toys.
Good Ofsted ratingHome-cooked mealsExtensive outdoor spaceSensory and sleep suites
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.
Request pricing →Key facts
Opening hours
7.30am until 6.30pm Monday to Friday
Age range
3 months to statutory school age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Forest House Day Nursery
Last inspected 18 August 2021 · Nina Lambkin
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the nursery. They show a positive attitude to their learning and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Routines help children behave well and learn to share and take turns with toys.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the nursery.
- Children, including those in receipt of additional funding, develop well in all areas of learning.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully supported to access the curriculum.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Children are very well behaved and are learning to take turns and share.
Areas to develop
- 1build on the good teaching already in place to help staff recognise when to seize opportunities to challenge and extend all children's learning so that they consistently benefit from the very best experience
- 2enhance the range of resources in the garden to provide children with richer, more varied experiences to explore and investigate when outdoors
- 3provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding and awareness of their own cultures and backgrounds and those of others in the community and wider world.
Inspection #10194393 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of their children's key staff and comment that their children love attending the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully supported to access the curriculum. Staff ensure children are quickly identified and are actively involved in working with parents and other professionals to develop learning plans.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play outside. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their large muscle movements, for example, playing football and climbing the slide.
Parent Reviews of Forest House Day Nursery
5.0
(7)
Mounika Tangellamudi
4 months ago
My son love this nursery so much. Stuff members are really good and friendly. Sarah is the best.
Read on Google
Dayne Cartwright
2 years ago
The whole team at Forest House have been remarkable for George throughout his whole time at Forest House, from baby to pre-school, George has been well looked after, created wonderful bonds with the team and friendships with the children. George has become a charismatic and intelligent little man and we know that the team at Forest House have been there, caring and nurturing him throughout this time. They’ve been there, teaching him to count, know his colours and eat like a sensible human being! They’ve adapted and supported his high energy and focus, and been amazing for us as parents to know how his days have been. A special mention to Nicola and Emmie for all they’ve done and Sarah for leading the team
Read on Google
Clare Geddes
2 years ago
Forest house is a brilliant nursery, both of my daughters have attended and we couldn’t fault them. From friendly and caring staff to amazing home cooked food the provision is excellent.
Read on Google
melissa farrar
2 years ago
Amazing nursery. They looked after my eldest daughter and now have my younger daughter who has a disability. They have been amazing with her, settling her in and understanding her needs with compassion. Thankyou all so much.
Read on Google
Ryan Daniels
6 years ago
Outstanding Nursery! My daughter loved it here. Would highly recommend a visit. Once you have met the team, you will not want to send your loved one to another nursery.
Read on GoogleReviews from Google for Forest House Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
18 August 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about Forest House Day Nursery
About the setting
Forest House Day Nursery registered in 2018. It is one of four nurseries run by Kzar Childcare Limited and is based in Bordon, Hampshire. The nursery is open from 7.30am until 6.30pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. There are 16 staff, including a full-time chef, with 14 holding relevant qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery is in receipt of free early education funding for children aged two, three, and four years.
- URN
- 2503199
- Registered person
- KZAR Childcare Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
Nearby day nurseries in Bordon
Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Forest House Day Nursery.
-
<0.2 miOfsted: Good
Forest Bears Pre-School
Bordon · GU35 0BS
-
<0.2 miOfsted: Good
Tootsies Private Day Nursery
Bordon · GU35 0BJ
-
0.4 miOfsted: Good
Cygnets Day Nursery
Bordon · GU35 0AU
5.0(6 reviews) -
0.7 miOfsted: Good
Bordon Garrison Pre-school & Creche
Bordon · GU35 0HL
-
1.1 miOfsted: Good
Little Dreamers Day Nursery
Bordon · GU35 0NH
-
1.7 miAwaiting first inspection
JC Little Explorers
Bordon · GU35 8PQ
Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.
Claim listingShare this nursery
Send to a partner, friend or family member.
This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more