Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, except for the week between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays.
Stour Road Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
About this day nursery
Stour Road Day Nursery, registered in 2016, provides childcare for children aged 0 to 4. Located in Christchurch, BH23 1JL, it operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, closing only between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays.
The nursery boasts a dedicated team of eight staff members, including the manager, with varying levels of early years qualifications, ensuring a well-supported environment for the 49 children on roll. The nursery focuses on a curriculum that prioritises children's personal and emotional development, fostering confidence and self-belief.
Children are encouraged to explore and learn through thoughtfully prepared resources and activities, with staff taking time to engage with them and celebrate their achievements. The setting also plans enriching experiences like visits from experts, promoting a stimulating learning atmosphere.
What it's like
Children are happy and confident. They quickly engage in the resources that staff have thoughtfully prepared for them. Staff’s interactions with children are constantly warm and encouraging. Leaders have developed a curriculum that supports children’s well-being and encourages their motivation to learn.
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Key facts
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Stour Road Day Nursery
Last inspected 16 July 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and confident. They quickly engage in the resources that staff have thoughtfully prepared for them. Staff’s interactions with children are constantly warm and encouraging. Leaders have developed a curriculum that supports children’s well-being and encourages their motivation to learn.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy and confident and quickly engage in the resources that staff have thoughtfully prepared for them.
- Children make and create models using a range of equipment and eagerly demonstrate to others how they have constructed their creations.
- Staff’s interactions with children are constantly warm and encouraging.
- Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that provides children with the knowledge and social experiences necessary for success.
- Leaders and staff are knowledgeable about the children in their care and accurately assess children’s needs and interests.
- Children’s behaviour is good, and staff have high expectations of children.
- Staff provide attentive care and have good attachments to their key person.
- Leaders and staff have good partnerships with parents, frequently communicating about their child’s day and sharing any concerns.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and there is an open and positive culture around safeguarding.
- The nursery offers full day care for children aged 0 to 4.
Areas to develop
- 1Strengthen staff's teaching skills further to help children fully benefit from their intended curriculum, so that children make even more progress.
Inspection #10351266 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and staff ensure that children promptly receive the support they need to develop. They adjust the curriculum for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they have regular, targeted opportunities to practise the essential skills they need, allowing them to make good progress.
Parent Reviews of Stour Road Day Nursery
5.0
(11)
Shannon Dunsford
2 months ago
Both of my babies went to this nursery and the team are nothing short of amazing. My little boy really struggled with the transition and they were so kind and patient. They did wonders for both of there developments, particularly my eldest. Since moving we’ve struggled to find a nursery that is as good as Stour Road. Cannot thank them enough especially Ayshley, Lydia and Zoe. Would highly recommend!
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Hannah Jones
3 months ago
My daughter has been going to Stour Road for the last 2 years. She absolutely loves going there. The staff are amazing and they are always doing great, different activities for the kids. The communication from staff to parents is great as well. I feel confident she is safe and happy when there 😊
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Marcela Soto Solano
8 months ago
I'm so grateful with the nursery because my boy was so happy since day one with them, he got there with so little, almost nothing of English, and he learnt so fast as the staff is helpful and dedicated. I recommend Stour 150%, you will feel confident and happy taking your kid there, wich is really important!
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Sharmila Choytun
5 years ago
Our daughter has developed so much since starting to attend Stour Road Day Nursery. She loves being there and gets to do so many activities each day. She is striving in her speech and social skills and the staff are doing an amazing job. Being a working mum, I feel reassured that she is in safe hands with this lovely bunch. Will definitely recommend this nursery.
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Rachel Koot
3 years ago
My daughter and son both attended this lovely nursery and enjoyed every second. The staff all have so much fun with the kids and are super welcoming and reassuring to the parents. We were really sad to leave when the kids started school.
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Inspection history
Date: October 2018
- July 2024Good
- October 2018Outstanding
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