Day Nursery

Down in The Woods Pre-School

The Annexe, Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1ST·Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole council·Ofsted URN: EY350656
Full day care
Day Nursery
2 years to 5 years
26 places
11 childcare staff
Registered 25 Apr 2007
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
FMS Inspection Score
Elite
10/10
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Down in The Woods Pre-School Review

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Down in The Woods Pre-School is an Ofsted-registered nursery in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The current provider data lists 26 places. Its current FMS Inspection Score is 10/10 (Elite).

Opening Hours

Fri
09:00-15:30
Mon
09:00-15:30
Tue
09:00-15:30
Thu
09:00-15:30
Wed
09:00-15:30
Opening schedule
Open all year
Full days
Available
Half-day sessions
Offered

Closed: Bank Holidays & Christmas

Contact Information

Get in touch with the nursery directly

The Annexe, Chichester Walk, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1ST

Manager

Debbie Benjafield (Manager)

Ofsted Inspection

Inspection outcome and judgement breakdown

10/10

FMS Inspection Score

Elite

Based on 4 subcategory ratings

Official Ofsted Grade

Outstanding

Inspected: 10 December 2024

Safeguarding: Yes

Inspection History

10 Dec 2024Most recent full inspectionOutstanding
1 Mar 2019Previous full inspectionGood
21 Apr 2016Earlier full inspectionGood

Inspection Judgements

Quality of education

Outstanding

Behaviour and attitudes

Outstanding

Personal development

Outstanding

Effectiveness of leadership and management

Outstanding

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