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St Barnabas Pre-School

Our community-based Pre-school is held in the hall of St Barnabas Church, Queens Park. Established in 1969 we have strong links with the local area and enjoy an excellent reputation. Our welcoming, friendly and experienced staff offer first class care and education for your child's early years, in a safe, nurturing environment, allowing them to play, learn and grow. Our aim is to ensure your child is ready and raring to go for when they reach school age. We are passionate about being an inclusive setting and truly value every child. We have qualified SEND team who will work alongside families to create a safe, enabling environment for children with additional needs or SEND. Children with additional needs or SEND will have regular 'individual learnings plans' put in place to ensure they are making progress and being supported effectively. This will allow us to give the best possible care to the child.
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Venue/Contact Details
Address
St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church
Mount Pleasant Drive
Bournemouth
Postcode
BH8 9JN
Directions
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Details
Childcare type
Pre-School Playgroup
Provision type
  • Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Overall limit on childcare numbers
38
Eligible to take 2, 3 & 4 year old entitlement
Yes
Facilities
  • Outdoor Play Area / Garden
  • Car Parking
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Visits and Outings
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00
Availability
  • School Term Time Only
Costs:
Cost per hour: £5.40
Other Costs:
Cost per hour are £5.40 for 2year olds £4.60 for 3 and 4 year olds. We require a £50 deposit to secure your Child's space and to cover extra costs we ask for a donation subsistence charge per term. Under 10 hours is £20 up to 15 hours is £30 and over 15 hours is £40. We find our rates are on the lower end compared to other settings around our area as we are a charity run business. 
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 2 years to 5 years
Referral route:
  • Self Referral
Vacancies and School Pick Ups / Drop Offs
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Vacancy information
We have vacancies for 2 3 and 4 year olds. 
Number of vacancies
6
Quality
Ofsted URN
Last Inspection Judgement
Good
Last Inspection Date
13/01/2023
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Global Development Delay
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Medical Condition, including Allergies
  • Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs
  • Toileting & Hygiene
Special dietary provision
We are happy to work with families to cater for all dietary requirements 
SEND Local Offer SEND
Description:

The setting has several experienced and qualified SEND staff.

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