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Bears Hideaway Nursery

WE ARE A SECURE NURSERY THAT IS A 'HIDEAWAY' TO THE OUTSIDE, WITH THE NURSERY BEING SITUATED AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. WE HAVE FULL ACCREDITATION FROM THE BOURNEMOUTH QUALITY STANDARDS WITH VISITS FROM THE TEAM TO ASSESS OUR PRACTICE. WE OFFER A HEALTHY MENU WITH HOME COOKED FOOD FOR THE CHILDREN AND HOLD SILVER HEY CERTIFICATION.
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Venue/Contact Details
Address
6a Stourwood Avenue
6a Stourwood Avenue
Bournemouth
Postcode
BH6 3PN
Directions
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Details
Childcare type
Day Nursery
Provision type
  • Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Overall limit on childcare numbers
45
Eligible to take 2, 3 & 4 year old entitlement
Yes
Facilities
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Meals Provided
  • Outdoor Play Area / Garden
  • Playroom
  • Quiet Area
  • Separate Baby Room
  • Separate Sleeping Area
  • Visits and Outings
  • Makaton
  • Sensory Room / Area
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00
Availability
  • All Year Round
  • School Holiday Only
Costs:
Cost per day: £70.50
Other Costs:
0-2.5 years �70.50 2.5 years+ �68.50 Late charge for pickups at �10 per each 15 minutes late Food is included in the cost of the day (food is a non negotiable extra charge for those in receipt of the EDUCATION funding as we are open full days and school days and children need hot meals if they are to attend the nursery long days) A �250 deposit is taken and held until the child leaves (this is security if Parents take their child out without the 1 months notice requirement or leave with monies owed) Parents provide nappies creams and wipes (as their choices are individual)
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 0 years to 8 years
Vacancies and School Pick Ups / Drop Offs
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Vacancy information
Children must attend our nursery at least 15 hours per week for continuity and so they form good relationships with their friends and staff. We offer school days 7.5 hours a day and full days 10 hours a day (although children can be dropped of at other convenient times to both Parents and the nursery but the day/ school day rate will still apply)
Number of vacancies
5
Quality
Ofsted URN
Last Inspection Judgement
Good
Last Inspection Date
14/03/2023
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Behaviour, Emotional & Social Difficulty
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • Physical Disability
  • Severe Learning Difficulty
  • Specific Learning Difficulty
  • Visual Impairment
Languages spoken
  • <unknown>
Special dietary provision
All dietary needs are catered for
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Description:

The Early Years Register requires that arrangements are in place to support children with Special Educational Needs or disabilities. Please contact the Provider for further details of the support available.

Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes
Recognised as:
  • 2 Year Old Early Education Provider
  • 3 and 4 Year Old Early Education Provider
  • 30 Hours Free Childcare Provider
  • Tax Free Childcare Provider