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Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.5(16 parent reviews) ·166 Alexandra Road, FARNBOROUGH, GU14 6RY · Hampshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery in Farnborough, established in 2008, is part of a group that started in 2001, founded by Gill Church, an experienced infant school teacher. The nursery, located in a converted house, caters to up to 36 children from 3 months to school-leaving age, offering both full-time and part-time sessions.

It prides itself on providing a high standard of facilities within a calm and natural environment, with a garden for exploration and play. The nursery emphasises learning through play and encourages curiosity, supported by qualified and motivated staff who foster a nurturing atmosphere.

Meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes are all included in the fees. Pumpkin Patch Farnborough accepts various funding options, including Free Entitlement, Extended Hours funding for two, three, and four-year-olds, and Tax-Free Childcare payments.

The nursery operates on a key carer system, ensuring strong relationships between staff and families, and provides regular updates on children's development. They are open for 51 weeks a year, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and Inset days.

The team is dedicated to creating a supportive setting where children can thrive, valuing each child as an individual and encouraging hands-on learning experiences.

Our ethos

Pumpkin Patch aims be the leading provider of quality childcare in the local area. Through the use of resources of a high standard and with highly qualified and motivated staff we strive to achieve our aims. Children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to learn through play and exploration in a stimulating environment ably supported by their adults.

What it's like

Children and their families are warmly greeted by staff as they arrive at this homely nursery. Children behave well, showing good manners and respect towards others. Staff plan motivating activities that spark children's curiosity and children are free to choose from a wide range of activities, indoors and outdoors.

Small and personal settingLearning through playKey carer systemHome-cooked meals included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

8.00am – 18.00pm, Monday – Friday, 51 weeks per year (excluding bank holidays and Inset days)

Food

All meals, snacks, nappies and wipes are included in the fees.

Age range

3 months to school leaving age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full-time, part-time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 June 2023

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

Children and their families are warmly greeted by staff as they arrive at this homely nursery. Children behave well, showing good manners and respect towards others. Staff plan motivating activities that spark children's curiosity and children are free to choose from a wide range of activities, indoors and outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear vision for improvement and effectively use additional funding to help children achieve their best.
  • The SENCo is instrumental in ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make equally good progress.
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language skills from the start.
  • Staff help children to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, with daily outdoor access, healthy eating discussions, and nutritious food.
  • The manager and staff have created a clear and well-sequenced curriculum which helps children develop their curiosity and imaginations.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen planning of adult-led activities to focus more precisely on clear learning intentions for all children
  • 2monitor staff practice more sharply and provide feedback on how to consistently achieve the highest level of teaching.
Inspection #10295397 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak extremely highly of the manager and staff.

They comment on the amazing care their children receive.

Parents appreciate help with ideas and suggestions that make a significant difference to their children's development at home.

They describe the impressive progress their children have made since starting at the nursery, particularly in their independence, confidence and happiness.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is instrumental in ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make equally as good progress from their starting points, as their peers. She seeks advice from external professionals and works closely with parents to meet these children's individual needs effectively. The nursery's SENCo models language interventions targeted at children with speech delay, equipping staff to continue these focused teaching activities.

Outdoor space

Children are free to choose from a wide range activities, indoors and outdoors. Later in the day, children delight in searching for insects in the garden. Children access the garden daily for fresh air and exercise.

Parent Reviews of Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery

4.5
(16)
clare
3 years ago

My daughter has been attending for well over a year now, starting in the midst of the pandemic. She has been attending full time, enjoys going to nursery each day and is making great progress. The staff show great care and support the children really well with all aspects of their development. They set up lovely learning environments and opportunities for the kids, and there is a 'home from home' feel. We visited a few nurseries but they felt very 'corporate' compared to Pumpkin Patch which didn't suit us. We would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to others.

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Emily Burningham
3 years ago

A fabulous home from home nursery. My son started in 2019 and stayed until he left for school. Our daughter now attends, having started in June 2022. Both my children have attended from 9 months of age, part time. The staff are all wonderful, very dedicated and my children have formed strong attachments to them. The curiosity approach used at the nursery has helped develop a wonderful imagination in my children and they both love(d) attending. As parents we receive great communication from staff and are made to feel part of the Pumpkin Patch family. We would highly recommend this nursery!

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Chris G
3 years ago

Our daughter has been going to Pumpkin Patch since January this year. The staff are friendly, personable and shape the nursery experience around her specific needs and wants. We’re given pictures and videos of her progress, have many crafts at home that have been made with love and get full updates on all food, drink and changes required throughout the day. Reusable nappies weren’t a problem, and dietary requirements are catered for. Our daughter always comes out with a laugh and cuddles or high fives the staff members goodbye. Her development has come along leaps and bounds, and we feel so safe and secure knowing that we can trust our daughter to be a part of such a wonderful place.

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Katie Scriven
3 years ago

Pumpkin Patch Farnborough is a lovely small nursery and my son (toddler age) really loves it and has fun! The staff are really friendly, polite and welcoming, and I know my son is well looked after. They have a great outside space and spend lots of time outside alongside lots of other activities. The manager is also lovely, amazing at her job and great at communication, the staff also make daily updates on what the children have been up to. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking.

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Alice Chowney
3 years ago

My daughter has only been attending for 3 months but thankfully she settled in quickly thanks to the friendly and welcoming staff. It's clear she loves her days at nursery and it's great to receive regular updates throughout the day. The staff are very attentive and communication is great on drop off and pick up.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • June 2023Good
  • December 2017Good
  • July 2017Inadequate
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • December 2008Good

Frequently asked about Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery

About the setting

Pumpkin Patch Day Nursery registered in 2007. It is located in Farnborough, Hampshire. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. It receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. The nursery employs 10 staff, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. One member of staff is qualified at level 6 and eight at level 4 and below.

URN
EY363805
Registered person
Pumpkin Patch Day Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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