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St Bernards Nursery # St Bernards Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Oakridge Methodist Church, Vivian Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QB · Hampshire Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Bernards Nursery, situated within the Oakridge Methodist Church in Basingstoke, offers full and part-time day care for children aged 2-5 years. The nursery prides itself on providing outstanding quality care in a stimulating and nurturing environment, focusing on each child's developmental needs. They have a team of fully qualified staff dedicated to supporting both children and parents. The nursery emphasises affordability, offering various funded places alongside their fee-paying options. St Bernards Nursery encourages prospective families to take a virtual tour to explore their learning environment and offers flexible session times to accommodate diverse family needs. They have a dedicated "Curiosity Room" as part of their philosophy to feed children's imaginations through small and loose parts play. The nursery also provides a varied timetable and meal schedule, ensuring a well-rounded experience for the children. St Bernards Nursery has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted, highlighting their commitment to high-quality early years education. Our ethos St Bernards Nursery is committed to providing high-quality early years education, with a philosophy centred on feeding children's imaginations through their dedicated "Curiosity Room" which features small and loose parts play. They focus on each child's developmental needs within a stimulating and nurturing environment. What it's like Children arrive at this warm and welcoming nursery with genuine enthusiasm. The homely atmosphere, combined with the staff's commitment, creates an environment where each child feels valued. Nurturing staff build strong emotional bonds with children, gathering detailed information from parents to support a smooth transition into daily routines. Outstanding Ofsted rating Full and part-time care Curiosity Room for imaginative play Flexible sessions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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 →](https://www.stbernardsnursery.com/early-years-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm Age range 2-5 year old Term time / All Year All Year Established 1974 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Bernards Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10394817 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280291)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109747) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.stbernardsnursery.com/) Oakridge Methodist Church, Vivian Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.0801/51.27646/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Basingstoke - [Day nurseries in Basingstoke](/search?q=Basingstoke) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-bernards-nursery-rg21-5qb-109747) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Bernards Nursery Last inspected 3 June 2025 · Sonia Panchal 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 arrive at this warm and welcoming nursery with genuine enthusiasm. The homely atmosphere, combined with the staff's commitment, creates an environment where each child feels valued. Nurturing staff build strong emotional bonds with children, gathering detailed information from parents to support a smooth transition into daily routines. Inspector highlights - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. - Books and songs are used in meaningful ways to enrich children's language skills. - Children keenly adopt healthy lifestyles. - Clear routines underpin children's day. - Strong, trusting partnerships with parents are at the heart of the nursery's ethos. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen coaching and mentoring procedures to support greater consistency in the quality of staff interactions with children across the nursery - 2 review and refine the organisation of routines so that all children fully benefit from the curriculum. Inspection #10394817 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280291) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. Staff work closely with external professionals and parents to set appropriate targets and deliver tailored activities that address developmental gaps. Staff go above and beyond, particularly for children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language. Outdoor space The indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully arranged to ignite children's curiosity and encourage their active exploration. Many activities promote children's independent thinking and teamwork. ## Parent Reviews of St Bernards Nursery 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV97U5djGloBEhb8WJzR7lz7c3EPwMhvGNHXxivxAg6ZglIaXmE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Deepti Yadavilli 2 years ago Good [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqbnV5ZjBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48742175a72370a1:0xac24c072bd90c4c7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ-D9OVx3jXvG_dehQ9re_q6lXhrX30P1kMSwt77Lw-BfFtUdJx=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) aurelian agapie a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYamV1X1lREAE!2m1!1s0x48742175a72370a1:0xac24c072bd90c4c7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXn2TnKzhtN7tiybxAyPoN7SDuX82vbauH--hqtazg2BRukIiSJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Raghuveer Surabhi 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtNDdLazR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48742175a72370a1:0xac24c072bd90c4c7) Reviews from Google for St Bernards Nursery. 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