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Pebbles Day Nursery in Farnborough

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.8(24 parent reviews) ·Cherrywood Childcare, Aldwick Close, Farnborough, GU14 8FH · Hampshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Pebbles Day Nursery in Farnborough, part of Naturally Curious Childcare since 2011, offers an 'all-inclusive' childcare experience for children aged three months up to four years, when they typically transition to school. The nursery operates from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM all year round, providing comprehensive care that covers all food and drink, activities, nappies, creams, outings, and family events, aiming for transparency with no hidden costs.

For babies, items like specific brands of nappies, creams, and formula or cow's milk are included and matched to parental preferences. The nursery is structured with dedicated playrooms, including a baby unit with a 3:1 staff ratio, ensuring personalised attention.

The facility also boasts extensive outdoor access, including a large covered decking area, a garden with opportunities for physical development, and frequent trips to a 50-acre college site for woodland exploration and activities like fire pit cooking. The nursery prides itself on fostering independence and curiosity through its pedagogical approach, preparing children for school by building confidence, self-esteem, and social skills in an engaging and supportive environment.

Our ethos

Pebbles Day Nursery follows the Curiosity Approach method of teaching and learning, the nursery is filled with open end resources to inspire and make little minds inquisitive to the wider world. School readiness is a key part in our early years environment - it is not all about writing their names or counting up to 10 but providing children with confidence and high self-esteem which is embedded in them through allowing them to lead their own play, become engaged, ask questions, build friendships, investigate and become independent.

What it's like

Staff have worked hard to make this nursery an inviting and welcoming place for children to play and enjoy their learning. The setting follows the curiosity approach to learning, encouraging children to learn through exploration and discovery. Babies enjoy plenty of sensory play as they explore treasure baskets, sand and straw. Toddlers and pre-schoolers get to use and explore a variety of real-life resources, such as ornaments and crockery.

All-inclusive pricingCuriosity ApproachExtensive outdoor playBaby-led weaning

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a daily rate based on the child's age group. Charges are all-inclusive, covering all meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, creams, outings, and activities. Funded places are supported, with extra hours billed at an hourly rate, and an optional essentials pack available for funded hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, creams, outings, and activities.
  • Additional hours for funded or part-funded children are charged at an hourly rate.
  • An optional essentials pack is available for funded hours.

Key facts

Food

All food and drink (Breakfast, Morning snack, Lunch, Afternoon snack and Tea) are included. Fresh, home-made food is prepared on the premises, with baby-led weaning promoted for infants.

Opening hours

8.00am to 6.00pm All Year Round

Age range

3 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pebbles Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 November 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff have worked hard to make this nursery an inviting and welcoming place for children to play and enjoy their learning. The setting follows the curiosity approach to learning, encouraging children to learn through exploration and discovery. Babies enjoy plenty of sensory play as they explore treasure baskets, sand and straw. Toddlers and pre-schoolers get to use and explore a variety of real-life resources, such as ornaments and crockery.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting follows the curiosity approach to learning, encouraging children to learn through exploration and discovery.
  • Children build close relationships with staff and feel secure, behaving well and following instructions.
  • Higher management is very involved and passionate about the care and learning provided, leading to quick improvements.
  • Staff speak highly of the support they receive for their well-being and feel part of a family.
  • The nursery staff place a strong focus on supporting their community, encouraging families from diverse backgrounds to share recipes and learn about different cultures.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the induction procedures and support for temporary/agency staff to promote consistency in children's learning experiences
  • 2support staff to further develop their good interactions with children so that they make the most of opportunities to have in-depth conversations with children and extend their learning.
Inspection #10365159 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"the staff are friendly and approachable and that there is a clear connection between the staff and children."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported by the caring and nurturing staff to make the progress they are capable of. Any additional funding the setting receives is used to support children's individual needs effectively.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They develop their physical skills as they race around on bikes, climb up the climbing frame and go down the slide. Children learn to take controlled risks.

Parent Reviews of Pebbles Day Nursery

4.8
(24)
Hayley Fraser
4 months ago

Our son has been going to Pebbles since he was 10 months old, so nearly 2 years now and he absolutely loves it. The staff work really hard to make the environment an excellent place for fun and to further all the children's development. My son absolutely adores the staff there too, often asking if it's a day to see them when he wakes, which I think just shows how comfortable he is there. The building is a perfect setting, with a large garden with lots of toys and games to explore and inside is really homely. The food is cooked in house and the staff let us know what he's eaten throughout the day, he seems to love it. Very pleased we found such a nurturing, kind nursery for him, would not hesitate to recommend Pebbles.

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Fay Gibbons
2 months ago

My daughter (just turned 1) has been with Pebbles almost 2 months now and we are both very happy. Having not used a nursery for my eldest, I was nervous and apprehensive, but all the staff have been great (Nat especially!) at reassuring me, and keeping me in the loop with her progress. She's done so much better than I expected as she's very clingy with me, but she has taken to all of the baby room staff very quickly and I know she's being very well looked after and has built strong bonds already. Thanks Pebbles for making an anxious time seem a breeze! :) x

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Eilis Corbett
5 months ago

Pebbles Day Nursery is amazing. My son started going here in September and at the start he really struggled with leaving me. All the staff were brilliant and he will now run in without looking back! I really enjoy the weekly photos we get sent which shows how much fun my son is having and how caring all the staff are to all the children in their care.

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aruna Thapa
a year ago

Excellent nursery, staffs are very friendly, helpful and supportive. My son loves to go, and we are pleased to see him develop, explore and learn different things each day with the help of his key worker and teachers. Thank you so much to the team at Pebbles for the wonderful job you do. Highly recommended xx

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Kirsty x Manning
6 months ago

Pebbles have been amazing for my child. So much has been put into place to support him as he has autism he finds certain aspects of school life difficult. All the staff have really taken the time to really get to know my child and understand his interests and dislikes which helps to plan how best to support his learning journey. Staff are always friendly and try to also support the parents as well as the child. Highly recomended :)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 November 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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Frequently asked about Pebbles Day Nursery

About the setting

Pebbles Day Nursery re-registered in 2024 but has been in operation since 2011. It is situated in Farnborough, Hampshire. The nursery is open for 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. There are 16 staff employed to work directly with the children, of whom 12 hold a relevant childcare qualification. The nursery provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

URN
2781324
Registered person
Pebbles Day Nursery (Farnborough) Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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