Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Sunbeams Day Care

Sunbeams is registered with Ofsted Early Years and was judged Outstanding in the last inspection in 2011. Situated within the grounds of Heatherlands First School, we have two large, bright airy classrooms with a small cloakroom and toilets, giving us plenty of room for a variety of activities. We have a dedicated outdoor play area as well as use of the school grounds. Outdoor play is an important part of our curriculum and children spend a lot of time outside exploring and playing - a vital ingredient in language, personal and physical development. Activities include: arts and crafts, Playdough and clay, music, singing and dancing, role-play, cookery, puzzles, messy play, books and stories and computer use. We have a robust key person system in place to help us monitor your childs progress while in our care. We also work closely with local schools (especially Heatherlands) to ensure a smooth transition for your child when starting at school. We are registered to accept the funding for the free entitlement for 2, 3 and 4 year-olds, salary sacrifice/voucher schemes and can also help with the completion of applications for tax credits. We also provide breakfast, after-school and holiday care to school age children.
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Venue/Contact Details
Address
Heatherlands Primary School
Heatherlands Primary School
Library Road
Parkstone
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH12 2BG
Directions
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Details
Childcare type
Pre-School Playgroup
Provision type
  • Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Overall limit on childcare numbers
52
Facilities
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Meals Provided
  • Outdoor Play Area / Garden
  • Refreshments / Snacks
  • Visits and Outings
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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, Friday 08:00-18:00
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
Contact provider directly for costs
Other Costs:
2 year olds: £7.40 per hour £74.00 per day £370 per week £22.20 per session. 3+ year olds: £6.50 per hour £65.00 per day £325 per week £19.50 per session.
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 2 years to 5 years
Referral route:
  • Self Referral
Referral process:
  • Initial contact should be made by either telephone, email, call-in and visit.
Vacancies and School Pick Ups / Drop Offs
Vacancy information
As of 6th January 2021 we have a limited number of vacancies. To confirm which sessions are available please call 01202 737100.
Number of vacancies
1
School pick ups / drop offs
  • Heatherlands Primary School
Quality
Ofsted URN
Last Inspection Judgement
Good
Last Inspection Date
30/11/2022
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Behaviour, Emotional & Social Difficulty
  • Eating Or Drinking
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Learning Difficulty
  • Medical Condition, including Allergies
  • Social Communication Difficulty
  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs
  • Toileting & Hygiene
  • Visual Impairment
Languages spoken
  • English
Religious / cultural provision:
No strong religious ethos.
Special dietary provision
Will do as much as possible to cater for any special dietary requirements
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
  • 30 Hours Free Childcare Provider
  • Tax Free Childcare Provider
  • 3 and 4 Year Old Early Education Provider