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Three Bears Pre-School # Three Bears Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · St George's Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JR · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole 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 Three Bears Pre-School, a Christchurch-based establishment, is distinctive for its mother-and-son ownership team, which has steered the preschool for over 15 years. Mrs. Carter brings three decades of early childhood education experience and a nurturing approach, complemented by Jason's contemporary insights and innovative methods. This partnership is dedicated to delivering superior early education, fostering a warm, supportive, and committed environment for children and their families. The preschool boasts a devoted team of educators who infuse their passion into every aspect of learning, cultivating a creative and enthusiastic atmosphere that supports each child's individual developmental journey. The thoughtfully designed "Caterpillar Room" offers a calm and nurturing space for younger children, balancing safety and stimulation to aid their initial steps in learning. For older children, the "Butterfly Room" provides a vibrant and light-filled environment brimming with exciting play choices that seamlessly integrate learning opportunities, sparking curiosity and growth. The preschool also features a private and secure garden, equipped with a bespoke climbing frame, water play area, mud kitchen, and a large playhouse, encouraging exploration, creativity, and imaginative play outdoors. Operating during term time from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00, Three Bears Pre-School offers flexible drop-off and collection times to accommodate diverse family needs, ensuring a consistent routine for the children. What it's like Children are welcomed warmly by staff and settle in happily. Staff have high expectations and help children develop positive attitudes and social skills. Children benefit from a well-balanced curriculum that helps them make good progress, including focused adult-led activities and time for child-led play. Mother and son ownership Experienced and innovative leadership Nurturing environment Dedicated outdoor space Term-time operations ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00, term-time only Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Three Bears Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10332735 Lead inspector Bridget Copson [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241469)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312682) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=three-bears-pre-school-bh23-2jr-ey312682) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Three Bears Pre-School Last inspected 19 February 2024 · Bridget Copson 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 are welcomed warmly by staff and settle in happily. Staff have high expectations and help children develop positive attitudes and social skills. Children benefit from a well-balanced curriculum that helps them make good progress, including focused adult-led activities and time for child-led play. Inspector highlights - Children are welcomed warmly by staff and settle in happily. - Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and help them develop positive attitudes and social skills. - Children benefit from a well-balanced curriculum designed to help them make good progress according to their individual needs. - Staff provide new experiences to enrich children's learning, such as exploring Chinese New Year to learn about different cultures and beliefs. - Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children to be independent from a young age. Areas to develop - 1 develop more opportunities to enhance for children's mathematical development even further - 2 develop the organisation of nappy-changing procedures to ensure children are not kept waiting unnecessarily and their play disrupted. Inspection #10332735 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241469) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work effectively with parents and external professionals to meet the additional needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children enjoy lots of outdoor play and active games to help support their physical development. For example, staff organise races to build on children's enjoyment of running games in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Three Bears Pre-School 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjULrO9-eK7QTv7ealAHAWpC12FIzoV3HBZW5mzzcdc93F2qJyvV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Mitchell Pollock 8 years ago Family run nursery for preschool children. Friendly people and look after the kids well. 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