Opening hours
8.30am to 4pm
St Clements Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
About this day nursery
St Clements Pre School & Nursery, situated in Bournemouth, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children learn, play, and develop confidence and independence. The nursery collaborates closely with families in the local area, focusing on making children feel secure, happy, and prepared for their educational journey.
St Clements follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, providing a balanced programme of structured activities and child-led play to foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The approach prioritises strong relationships with both children and parents, aiming to create a calm and inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive at their own pace.
The nursery provides flexible funded sessions for eligible one, two, three and four-year-olds, including 15 or 30 funded hours, with various morning, afternoon, and full-day options to suit family routines. While early education funding covers care and education, a voluntary service charge applies for food and drinks.
The establishment has received positive testimonials from parents, praising the staff's dedication, support, and responsiveness to children's individual needs, including language development and special care requirements.
Our ethos
St Clements follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, providing a balanced programme of structured activities and child-led play to foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The approach prioritises strong relationships with both children and parents, aiming to create a calm and inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive at their own pace.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and keen to attend. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and are good role models. Children make their own activity choices and lead their own play confidently, moving freely between the playrooms and garden.
Early Years Foundation StageFlexible Funded SessionsNurturing Environment
Pricing & funding
This nursery charges for additional hours booked in advance, with rates structured according to the child's age group. A variety of optional extras and emergency services, including meals, snacks, consumables, and late collection fees, are also available on a pay-as-needed basis.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Good to know
- Extra hours can be booked in advance, subject to availability.
- Optional meals and snacks are available, including breakfast, fruit or vegetable snacks, and light afternoon tea.
- Emergency lunch and emergency consumables, such as nappies and suncream, can be provided for a fee.
- Late collections may result in a fee.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2019
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for St Clements Nursery
Last inspected 13 September 2022
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 happy and keen to attend. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and are good role models. Children make their own activity choices and lead their own play confidently, moving freely between the playrooms and garden.
Inspector highlights
- The quality of teaching is good. Staff join in children's play to help them learn new skills.
- Staff monitor and assess children's learning effectively, working with parents to form the basis of assessments.
- Staff support children's curiosity and interest in learning, encouraging experimentation.
- Children learn good skills to build their confidence and independence, preparing their own snacks and putting on coats.
- Partnerships with parents and external professionals are good. The management team values and supports staff's well-being and professional development.
Areas to develop
- 1develop staff practice further to support children in managing all aspects of their personal hygiene well
- 2provide time for all children to respond to questions and challenges to support their thinking and problem-solving skills further
Inspection #10215251 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents share very positive views of the provision, such as how well staff listen, support them and help children make good progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
This includes strategies for children needing additional speech and language support and whose home language is not English. For example, staff use signs, actions and props to help children communicate their needs, make choices and understand routines.
Outdoor space
Children choose when they play outside, where they ride wheeled toys around circuits, use equipment to create games and run freely. Children make their own activity choices and lead their own play confidently, moving freely between the playrooms and garden.
Parent Reviews of St Clements Nursery
5.0
(7)
Genesis Blandin
10 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at St Clements Nursery. The staff are incredibly warm, caring, and professional. Our child has flourished in such a nurturing environment — he’s made friends, learned so much, and looks forward to going every day. The communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and involved. It truly feels like a second home for our little one. Highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, stimulating, and loving place for their child.
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Pebblesandmee
10 months ago
Both of my children attended St. Clements Nursery — my eldest is now 13 — and we’ve had nothing but positive experiences over the years. One of the things I appreciate most is the consistency of the staff; many of the same caring faces are still there, which really speaks to the supportive environment they’ve created. The nursery has always been clean, well-organized, and nurturing, giving me peace of mind knowing my kids were in good hands. They now have space for under two years old as well, and it all looks absolutely wonderful. I’m truly grateful for the role they’ve played in my children’s early years! Thank you specially to Mike, who was the key person for both my kids. We are truly grateful and would definitely recommend St. Clement’s nursery.
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Elitsa Kirilova
a year ago
Both of my children attended St. Clement’s Nursery, and I cannot speak highly enough of it. It is a wonderful, clean, and tidy place with a welcoming and positive atmosphere. The staff are highly professional, always ready to assist, and work closely with parents for the benefit of the children. They take excellent care of the children and provide them with many valuable learning opportunities. Both of my children loved going to St. Clement’s, and I will always be grateful for the care and attention they received. I wholeheartedly recommend it as the best nursery where you can leave your child with complete peace of mind.
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molly woodcock
a year ago
St Clements is a wonderful nursery, they have helped my daughter and myself so much with support us and helping her to get a referral for paediatrics. The nursery is clean and well looked after and you can tell the children there are thriving. All staff are helpful and you can tell they all love what they do.
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Lauren Landers
a year ago
An amazing pre school they have been so supportive with my son’s needs, he has come on amazingly since attending St Clements’s Nursery. The staff are caring and the nursery itself is clean with a lovely outdoor area for the children. I would recommend to other parents.
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Inspection history
Date: September 2022
- October 2022Good
- September 2022Good
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