“early years in Dorset”

Dorset

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The childminder registered in 2005. She lives Gillingham, Dorset. The childminder receives funding to provide early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds early years professional status.

Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ

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St Andrew's Pre-School first registered in 1975 and has been in its current premises since 1997. It is run by a parent committee and operates from premises in Bridport, Dorset. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. The pre-school opens from 8.45am until 3.15pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8.45am to 12.45pm on Friday, term time only. There are eight staff employed, all of whom hold childcare qualifications at level 3.

Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7BE

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The Barn Nursery School registered in 1974. It operates on a family farm between Ferndown and Wimborne in Dorset. The nursery offers funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery opens four days a week, from Tuesday to Friday, during term time. The nursery offers different sessions and opening hours between 8.45am and 2.45pm. The owner and three members of staff work with the children. Of these, one holds early years qualifications at level 6 and one at level 3; the owner has qualified teacher status.

Dorchester Road, Dorchester, DT2 8FZ

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Puddletown Pre-School re-registered in 2013 at the current premises. It operates independently from a classroom within Puddletown First School in Puddletown, near Dorchester, Dorset. The pre-school offers funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. They are open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3pm, during term time only. There are seven members of staff. Of these, two members of staff have qualified teacher status, one holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5, one holds a level 4 qualification and three members of staff hold level 3 qualifications.

High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AN · Part of Tops Day Nursery Limited

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Topsie Gillingham registered in 2021. The nursery operates from Gillingham, Dorset. It opens each weekday from 9am to 3pm, during term time only. The nursery receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years. The nursery employs three staff to work with children, all of whom hold appropriate qualifications at levels 2 to 3.

High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AN · Part of Tops Day Nursery Limited

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Topsie Gillingham registered in 2021 and operates from Gillingham, Dorset. It opens each weekday from 8.30am to 5pm, during term time only. The setting receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. It employs three staff that work with children, all of whom hold a childcare qualification at level 2 or 3. The pre-school is part of a large chain of early years settings.

Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QA

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Dorchester Community Nursery School registered in 1993. It operates from a purpose-built building situated in Dorchester, Dorset. The pre-school is run by a management committee and opens term time only. Sessions run Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3.30pm, with an early start option from 8.30am. A team of 12 staff work with the children. The manager and the deputy manager have foundation degrees in early years care and education, and five staff hold early years qualifications at level 3. An administrative assistant works in the office. The pre- school is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

Dorset

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The childminder registered in 1999. She lives with her husband in Wimborne, Dorset. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LA

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The Grove Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1984 and is situated in Dorchester, Dorset. The pre-school is managed by a parent committee. It is open each weekday during term time from 8.15am to 3.45pm. The pre-school also offers morning and afternoon sessions and a lunch club between 11.30am and 12.30pm. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are five members of staff who work with the children. Of these, one holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5, three hold qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2.

Dorset

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The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She cares for children three days a week, all year round.

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

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Summertime Nursery & Preschool registered in 2015. This committee-run nursery operates from premises within the grounds of Thomas Hardye School, in Dorchester, Dorset. The nursery is open Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 6pm, and Friday, from 7.30am until 5pm, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 18 members of staff employed, including an administrative officer and a cleaner. The manager holds early years teacher status, and 14 staff hold childcare qualifications up to level 4.

Dorset · DT4 7LQ

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Jelly Babies Day Nursery registered in 1992. It is situated within the grounds of Weymouth College, Dorset. The nursery is in receipt of early years education funding for children aged two, three and four years. It is open all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.30pm. The nursery employs 11 members of staff. The manager, deputy manager and one other staff member hold early years professional status and eight staff hold childcare qualifications at level 3 or level 2.

WEYMOUTH, Dorset, DT4 0RH · Part of Allsorts Playgroup Committee

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Allsorts registered in 2004. It is situated within St Augustine's Roman Catholic Primary School in Weymouth, Dorset. The setting is open Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The out-of-school club also accepts children up to the age of 11 years. There are currently eight staff employed, all of whom either hold or are working towards an early years qualification. The childcare director holds an early years foundation degree and the manager holds a childcare qualification at level 3. In addition, there are three other members of staff qualified to level 3, one member of staff qualified to level 7 and one to level 5.

120a Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, BH21 2DU

About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage. Local authority: Dorset

Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EE

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Corfe Castle Community Pre-School opened in 1997 and was previously known as Corfe Castle Community Nursery. The pre-school is run by a committee and operates from purpose-built premises that are situated next to Corfe Castle First School, in Dorset. The pre-school operates five days a week during school term time, and sessions run from 8.50am to 3pm. An out-of-school club runs every weekday, from 3pm to 5.30pm. There is a team of six staff, five of whom work directly with the children. All staff who work with the children have an early years qualification. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free education for children aged two.

Dorset

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The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the village of Kimmeridge, Dorset. The childminder holds an early years qualification at Level 4. She provides care every weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for 48 weeks of the year.

Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9LU

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Wyke Regis Pre-School Playgroup registered in 1993. This committee run pre- school is located in the Wyke Regis area of Weymouth, Dorset. The pre-school is open weekdays, during term time only, from 9am until 3pm. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school employs five members of staff, of whom one hold an early years qualification at level 6, three hold qualifications at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2.

Dorset

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The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Shaftesbury, Dorset. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She is available to care for children Mondays to Fridays, all year round. At times, she works with an assistant.

Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE

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Pamphill Pre School Nursery registered in 1992 and is an integral part of Pamphill First School, which is located on the outskirts of Wimborne, Dorset. The pre- school/nursery operates from the school hall and is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm, during term time. The pre-school provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are four members of staff, all of whom are qualified in childcare and education.

19 Church Hill, Verwood, BH31 6HT · Part of Happy Days Day Nurseries Limited

About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage. Local authority: Dorset