Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year
The Old School House Nursery And Pre School
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
About this day nursery
The Old School House Nursery and Pre-School in Poole, BH14 0JW, is preparing to launch its full website. Currently, the site indicates that the nursery operates year-round and offers a range of services including standard nursery and pre-school provisions, as well as after-school and holiday clubs.
Parents interested in learning more or enrolling their children are encouraged to reach out via phone or email for further information regarding their programmes and offerings.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at this warm and welcoming setting, showing happiness, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. Staff value each child's character and uniqueness, providing opportunities for children to learn about themselves and each other. Toddlers proudly share photos of themselves and their families.
Website Coming SoonOpen All Year
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2019
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Old School House Nursery And Pre School
Last inspected 16 September 2025 · Mikaela Jauncey
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 enjoy their time at this warm and welcoming setting, showing happiness, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. Staff value each child's character and uniqueness, providing opportunities for children to learn about themselves and each other. Toddlers proudly share photos of themselves and their families.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers have created an ambitious curriculum that supports children to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills for school.
- Staff have a good understanding of the children they care for, creating an environment where babies settle quickly and form close attachments.
- Children have lots of opportunities to express themselves, share thoughts and ideas, and make choices about their learning, including 'pre-school council meetings'.
- Staff assess and monitor children's learning effectively to identify gaps and work with parents and professionals to put additional support in place.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents feeling involved and receiving advice and support on various aspects of their children's care and learning.
Areas to develop
- 1ensure that staff make the most of their interactions with children to fully extend children's learning
- 2support staff to have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn during planned activities to ensure that children make as much progress as possible.
Inspection #10417417 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say they feel involved in all aspects of their children's care and learning.
They comment on the advice and support that staff give them with supporting their children's toileting, teeth brushing and healthy eating.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff assess and monitor children's learning effectively to identify any gaps. They work closely with parents and professionals to swiftly put additional support in place, helping all children make good progress from their starting points.
Outdoor space
Babies copy staff and say, 'Let's go!' as they get ready to play in the garden.
Parent Reviews of The Old School House Nursery And Pre School
4.7
(7)
T Sheppard
4 months ago
We had our child in Cabot lane branch for about a year. For the most part was good and our child enjoyed go to the nursery. Some of staff are very good and supportive. However, one of our main agreements for our child to go was having no screen time which we were assured would be honoured. Recently, we noticed our child’s behaviour dropping and his focusing becoming more difficult. Our child also mentioned about having a screen time and certain characters from cartoons etc. We also witnessed our child watching something on an IPad when we went to pick him up early, and we were told that it was so they could have a break to prepare for the next thing. We were assured this was the only time and was due to unfamiliar staff and also being Christmas. However, judging by our child’s changing behaviour and them telling us they had screen time multiple times . It would appear this being a one time occurrence is not true. It’s a shame as the staff overall are very friendly and good at their jobs. However, this was a big break in our trust.
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Libby Rhodes
a year ago
I am so glad we picked the Old School House for our little one. The team have been amazing. They're kind, caring and so creative and engaging. They're also really great with parents - great communication and updates, always warm and understanding. My daughter has grown constantly throughout her 4 years here, in confidence, language, social skills. They do regular trips and bring in different people - forest school sessions, baby ballet and the chance to meet snakes and an owl (a highlight for our kid!) A heartfelt thank you to them all and unreserved recommendation to anyone considering sending their kids here.
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Kevin Gunputh
4 years ago
I’d like to thank Matt, Immy and their team who have cared for our baby girl for a number of years with real affection. We have seen her grow and develop under their stewardship and will be forever grateful. Having used a number of services based in the Branksome Park area, we can say that this service is exemplary. Highly recommended.
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Annabel Barkway
6 years ago
Absolutely love the Old School House, such a great team with so much confidence and experience. The setting is lovely and they get out and adventurous a lot! Both my big boy and little girl have loved being loved coming here and I have always been well supported and informed as a parent, thanks team.
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Christian Cohen
2 years ago
Professional, warm and friendly would be the words to use in conjunction with the nursery here. Our daughter walked into the building and she felt at ease/at home. This is certainly a good place to be. Thank you for all your efforts, even before we started.
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Inspection history
Date: August 2022
- October 2025Good
- September 2025Good
- September 2022Good
- August 2022Good
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