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Horizons Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(14 Google reviews)
·kiosk M, sovereign centre, Bournemouth, BH1 4SX · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

About this day nursery

Horizons Nursery provides comprehensive childcare services for children across a wide age range. The day nursery offers flexible hourly rates that vary based on the child's age and the time of the day, including before 8 am, after 6 pm, and weekends.

Horizons Nursery actively supports government-funded childcare schemes to help families manage costs. They also offer a Holiday Club for school-aged children and various after-school and breakfast clubs with specific pricing for different local schools.

An optional daily Enrichment & Consumables Fee is available, covering additional activities, snacks, and celebration events beyond the core funded entitlement. The day nursery is committed to providing a stimulating environment that fosters development and well-being.

What it's like

Children and families are warmly welcomed at this inclusive nursery. Staff organise a wide range of experiences for children within the local community to help them to learn the skills they need for later life. Staff model sharing and good manners and support children to respect their environment and tidy up after themselves. Children behave well and build strong bonds with other children and staff.

Flexible hourly ratesAccepts government fundingHoliday and After School ClubsOptional enrichment activities

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges hourly rates tiered by the child's age, with different fees for weekdays, weekends, and out-of-hours care. Out-of-school provision includes breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs, with rates varying by school. A daily enrichment and consumables fee applies to funded hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Funded hours cannot be used before 8am, after 6pm, or at weekends.
  • Breakfast club includes breakfast; after school club includes an afternoon snack.
  • An enrichment and consumables fee is charged per day attended for funded hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Saturday 06:30 am – 09:00 pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Horizons Nursery

Last inspected 10 May 2024 · Lisa Large

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 and families are warmly welcomed at this inclusive nursery. Staff organise a wide range of experiences for children within the local community to help them to learn the skills they need for later life. Staff model sharing and good manners and support children to respect their environment and tidy up after themselves. Children behave well and build strong bonds with other children and staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children and families are warmly welcomed at this inclusive nursery.
  • Staff support children's language development well and use visual aids for children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Staff teach children how to play cooperatively and encourage a love of books.
  • Older children learn early mathematical concepts through play.
  • Staff value diversity and proudly offer inclusive care and learning for all families.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently help children to understand the behaviour expectations and the potential impact of their behaviour on themselves and others
  • 2improve the organisation of mealtimes to enable staff to use routines more effectively as a learning opportunity.
Inspection #10327009 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

happy with the care and education their children receive

feel well informed about their children's progress and value the support they are given to develop their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where staff identify gaps in children's communication skills, they work with external professionals to provide targeted support. The manager spends additional funding the nursery receives appropriately, for example to purchase sensory toys to soothe and calm children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise to help keep them fit and well. For example, older children recall that food gives them 'energy' as they play outside after lunchtime. Children of all ages look at books independently, inside and outside.

Google Reviews of Horizons Nursery

5.0
(14 Google reviews)
Marina Trifescu
6 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our daughter started attending preschool in September after switching from another nursery, and we couldn’t be happier with how well she’s settled in. The team have been so kind, caring, and patient—she now walks in happier every morning and no longer cries at drop-off, which is such a relief for us! It’s lovely to see how comfortable and confident she feels there. She always gives Maria a big hug when she leaves in the evening, which says it all! We can see she’s truly thriving, and we’re so grateful to Maria and everyone at the nursery for creating such a warm and nurturing environment. Thank you, you are all amazing!

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Lenny Lorens
2 years ago

This was the best ever decision we have made. The are no words that could express my greatful feelings towards Horizons Team. They put their hearts and love to all kids and what they do for them. Taking extra steps like many trips: London, Swanage, beach time, Ringwood and many more, or just simple outdoor activities is something that cannot be found elswhere. Welcomed and goodbye hugs and kisses that my daughter gives every time to Maria melts my heart as i know she is there like a very close family member. Openess, flexibility and real worm help is what put this place on top above others, which is difficult to find nowadays. One more thing to mention that thanks to determination and dedication of Horizons staff my daughter made huge development progress in all milestones. This will never be forgotten..Once again Thank you from all my heart!!!

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Aleksandra Baczyk
3 years ago

I am so happy that I found horizon nursery. We drive Memphis all the way from ensbury park to boscombe as when I visited horizon nursery first time last year I got that instant connection and a feeling that this is the right place for my son. The staff is very carrying and you can see how much they love all their kids. I have trust in every single person. They keep me informed about my son's progress and struggles. When Memphis started going to nursery at age of 3 he was still wearing nappies and I was assured by Maria that there is no problem for them to change it whenever is needed. He was never pushed to stop wearing nappies and with an excellent encouragement by nursery staff he started using toilet a few months ago. Memphis is developing very quickly. He learns something new every single day. He is encourage to speak his own language with same nationality friends. Horizon nursery is very multicultural which is so amazing as kids learn about different cultures, experiencing different food and seeing everyone as equal. Cleaness is another reason why I picked horizon nursery. Most of the nurseries have got outdoor space where kids can play whenever they want sometimes most of a day in cold or rainy weather. As I didn't have a good experience in the past when my oldest daughter was a toddler, it was a main worry for me when I was looking for a nursery for my younger one. Every time when I pick Memphis up he is changed, clean and ready to go home. As there is no outdoor space which I love, kids have to walk to a nearest park or a play ground and learn how to behave outside and in a bigger group. Last month nursery organised a trip to London where kids learned about different type of transports. Memphis still keeps mentioning what he has seen in London and how much he would like to go back there. He was so proud of himself and I couldn't believe how much he has grown. I am still baffled how they managed to keep all kids focused and get them to cooperate. :) Thank you so much for all your hard work and for looking after my little one. Seeing my child happy every day gives me assurance that I have made the right choice. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

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Daniel Garcia
4 years ago

I can gladly express that both my kids go to this nursery and it has been a blessing finding this place that cares so much for our kids. I have found a huge diference in their development and they always look forward in going their. And when they get back home they always tell me what they have done and who their new friends are.. so it become a joy to see that the kids are happy and when we pick them up we always get informed on how they are doing socially, health wise and mentally. I feel so better been able to have my kids with someone i can trust. Thank you

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Hope Brown
2 years ago

The nursery is absolutely fantastic I wouldn’t have sent my son anywhere else. Maria, wara and their staff care so much about each child. They take the time each day to let you know how your child has been that day, what they’ve done (painting, going out to the park, library ect) they also help you the best they can with any issues you may be having with you child. Bobby has loved every minute being at this nursery so much so he doesn’t even look back to say goodbye to mummy when he heads in for the day. He is always so excited to go (even asking to go on weekends) and we are going to be so sad when Bobby finishes ready for big school in a few weeks. They make things so special for the children there (Christmas parties, graduation day for the older ones leaving for school ect) and you don’t even have to question if your child will be safe as you know you can trust them 100%. I will be sending any future children here and will be popping in regularly with bobby after he starts school as they have built such a bond. I can not thank the staff enough for all they have done for bobby over the last year. My only complaint is I wish I’d found this nursery sooner as Bobby has thrived here and can’t imagine how much more he would’ve thrived if he’d been going to them longer.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

10 May 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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