The Corner House Day Nursery

62 Portchester Road, Charminster, Bournemouth BH8 8LA
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9.3 25 Reviews
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The Corner House Day Nursery provides outstanding care for children aged up to 5 years, 51 weeks per year achieving an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in 2017.

The nursery offers full and part day sessions and located close to Bournemouth town centre with premises set in a wonderful, brightly decorated Edwardian house with a large, secure and stimulating garden for the children to play in.

There is a large car parking area for dropping off and picking up children. The health, safety and security of the children are paramount and entry is via a camera operated the system, so that no unauthorised or unrecognised person may gain access to the premises.

The staff are highly qualified, experienced and committed to providing a secure and stimulating environment for the children.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jackie Peters (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 54

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • See our website

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking for many, car park is at the front of the building.

The Corner House Day Nursery Reviews (25)

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The Corner House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.324) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Corner House Day Nursery has 25 reviews.

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Review from Cherie R (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my child to this nursery after being unhappy with the care he was given in another setting. I am beyond happy with how things have been.
He attends 2 days a week and after attending for 6 sessions he is already reaching out and smiling at staff on drop off (something that rarely occurred at
the last provider).
He is settled in so well and I love how it feels like a second home. The children are encouraged to play and interact with each other and it feels like a little family, so warm and welcoming. The staff are knowledgeable, approachable and caring. My son knows that he can get a cuddle if he needs it which gives him the confidence to go and play knowing he will be comforted if required (I also get peace of mind knowing his cuddlly nature is catered for).
My little one is absolutely thriving here. Thank you so much corner house!
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl attended The Corner House from 11 months right through to August this year before she started reception this month. She was always so cared for, well supported and most importantly happy whilst attending. Communication was great and the staff always happy to have a conversation on drop
off/ pick up. A proper home from home for my little one, whilst supporting her to build on the important skills needed to support with the transition to school. Couldn't recommend them enough! We will all miss everyone!
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking time to write this lovely review.
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Review from Santoela A (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! My daughter loves going every day and always comes home happy. The teachers are wonderful - caring, friendly, and professional.Communication with parents is excellent I'm always updated on her progress and daily experiences.Highly recommended!
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It is always lovely to know that the teams hard work is appreciated.
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Review from Gemma D (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I was first shown around the Nursery to now, I have been extremely impressed by the dedication, commitment and professionalism of all the staff.
staff are always super accommodating and supportive, which as a first time Mum is incredibly reassuring and is warmly greeted by whichever
member of staff comes to the door. I leave both of my children in complete confidence that their needs are being met and they are safe.
Developmentally wise ; I have seen great progress in terms of their social interaction confidence and physical skills. The children take part in a wide range of activities which support all areas of her development.
I have also been particularly impressed at the fantastic communication by all staff. There are daily updates through the app, with photos and videos highlighting particular developments. Monthly newsletter keep parents well informed with important information and equally the staff are always happy to have a chat at drop off or pick up time.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review.
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Review from Maria L (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at The Corner house for just over a month now and cannot sing their praises enough. I came to Corner House at a point where I was feeling extremely anxious about sending my daughter to a new nursery after being left feeling uneasy elsewhere. The manager was beyond amazing, so understanding,
reassuring and accommodating.
Their key working system is brilliant, my daughter has settled so well and so quick with the continuity of her amazing key worker. Who is always so welcoming and informative. I love how even when I haven't picked her up, I am still in the loop of her day with their app.
Thank you for all your hard work!
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that, we are able to give you the reassurance and support that you were looking for. Kind regards
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Review from Marina B (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Corner House Day Nursery is a wonderful nursery - and it's all down to the staff. The wonderful team of the babies room - you can see the team loves the job and puts so much care and attention into the activities they do. The team are incredibly caring. The staff have always stood out for their
wonderful bond with the children. Couldn't recommend it more highly.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review and recognition of the staff team's hard work.
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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Corner House is an excellent nursery. I can’t say thank you enough to all of you. My son started going here when he was 1 year old, now he’s 3 years old. Always happy and meals are good as well. 100/100.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review, it is very much appreciated. The Corner House team.
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Review from Annie W (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Corner House is a wonderful nursery. My daughter has just left to start school, and they have been amazing over the past two years. All the staff are very friendly, and they all genuinely care about all of the children and their development.
Highly recommended!
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. It was a pleasure to care for your little one and watch her grow and develop; we will miss her.
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Review from Holly B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children currently attend Corner House Day Nursery and they absolutely love it. My son is leaving for school now and has attended since he was 1 year old. All the staff have contributed to making him school ready. Both children are so well looked after and go in with open arms on the days they
attend. The facilities are all excellent, especially the well-equipped garden and well-balanced, home-cooked food. We have no hesitation in recommending Corner House and will be very sad once our children both leave for school.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review, it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommed! Had to move my little one from another local nursery who couldn’t settle her. She’s settled amazingly at Corner House. The staff in the baby room are very caring and nurturing. They have also dealt really well and been really supportive of her rare skin condition, which requires an
epi-pen and makes her irritable. Huge, thank you.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so happy your little has settled so well this us, and it has been a pleasure to watch her thrive and her confidence grow.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the Cornerhouse Day Nursery for eight months. Every day he goes in and comes out smiling, demonstrates new learning, and eats everything off their varied menu. I've been so impressed by how they've really got to know him. There's a wide range of activities, and it seems like
every day they incorporate interesting events and seasonal learning opportunities. The staff are fabulous and seem very passionate about their jobs. Always happy for a chat at the end of the day, and they keep in regular contact via the online log that they upload videos and reports on. I feel very fortunate to have found Cornerhouse and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a kind, caring, educational, and proactive environment for their child
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for spending the time to write a review, we really do appreciate it.
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for over six months and is always happy to go in. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The nursery is always keeping in touch with parents through the log application. I am impressed with the range of activities for the children, and they are able to
use the garden regularly. My son always enjoys the meals, and going to nursery has given him the confidence to socialise with children and adults. I will definitely recommend Cornerhouse and use them in the future.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review.
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Review from Beth P (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one came to this nursery at 10 months old when I went back to work and had his graduation yesterday as he’s off to big school in September! From being shown around initially to his settle ins where I was reassured and supported, to every step along the way for my son and us as parents, Cornerhouse
Day Nursery have been outstanding.
It’s been a journey and they have cared for and looked after him more than I could have wished for.
Forever grateful for their part in shaping my little man for his next chapter! Thank you.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Ali-reza S (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughters have been going to Cornerhouse Day Nursery from 6 months old until present. I can't stress enough how fortunate we are to find this amazing group of people from the manager to the girls that take care of our daughters. All the staff are very kind, friendly, professional and excellent in
communication. We are always getting information regarding our daughters' development either through the app via videos or pictures or can have a friendly chat end of the session. During Covid, the manager and staff have done the utmost to keep our daughters safe and continue with their routine programme. We are very grateful for their hard work and highly recommend the Cornerhouse Day Nursery.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review it is very much appreciated.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Cornerhouse Day Nursery for 3 years since he was 4 months old. He absolutely loves going, he still gets excited to attend each morning. The girls that work there are amazing, they keep us informed about how our son is getting on and what he has been doing each day. Cannot fault
the communication. They are always happy and you can see they really love their jobs, which as a parent puts me at complete ease about leaving him. I also love that we receive little daily diaries through the app and that videos and pictures get uploaded frequently for us to see.
Fantastic nursery, fantastic atmosphere, fantastic staff! Will highly recommend.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your lovely comments, it is much appreciated.
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Review from Krisztina H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little ones started nursery in September 2020. They both love it. The staff are very friendly and professional. I love it that we can follow what they are doing/eating/planning in the nursery. They usually upload pictures and videos of the little ones which is one of my favourite things about the
application that they use.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and your lovely comments, it is much appreciated.
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Review from Kristine C (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Firstly, I am so happy to have experienced all of your attention in Cornerhouse Day Nursery. Secondly, everyone of you is so kind, smart, creative, informative and a smiling group of beautiful teachers. My little son loves to come and play with all of the children, he is waking up in the morning with
a smile on his face, that makes me think all the positive things about you and your approach to children. Finally, I would recommend to bring your little angel to Cornerhouse Day Nursery. I have had a nice journey, full of fun to make our children be amongst progress, love, education and more importantly to be safe. Kinds regards to all of you.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review about us.
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Review from Ewelina N (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a nursery with an outstanding Ofsted report, and I can confirm its performance really is outstanding. They do care about the children and their development in a caring way. A very safe and warm place. The management is very attentive and well organised. Great communication with parents. Really
highly recommended!
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review.
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Review from Claudia R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A friend of mine recommended us this nursery, we went there and since the first day, we knew this was the best place for our son to be. Our son has been at Cornerhouse for a few months and has learned so much in such a short time, his vocabulary and development skills have improved. He is settling and
adapting so well and faster than ever thought, the staff made the process of settling easer and made us feel more secure and comfortable, it was a peace of mind. The staff are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful, I can see their love and passion for what they are doing. Communication is amazing, we frequently receive videos, photos including observations, staff are very understandable and easy to talk to. The nursery is very clean and well decorated, ahh and the garden is a big bonus. The children menu is delicious and healthy, we also receive the meal menu in advance so it's good to know what they are eating during the day.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for this lovely review; we really appreciate you taking the time to write this. We are delighted that your little one has settled and is progressing so well and that you are happy.
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Review from Catherine (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, our daughter is really happy there and settled in very quickly. Staff have been fantastic. Love the EyLog - great to see what she’s been up to and love that meals are cooked freshly on site.
Reply from Jackie Peters, Manager at The Corner House Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so pleased your little one has settled so quickly and is so happy here. Jackie.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.324)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.324) out of 10 for The Corner House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.976 for The Corner House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (82 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.976
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.348 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Corner House Day Nursery is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 54 number of registered child places is 10.8. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.8 = 0.648
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Corner House Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Corner House Day Nursery accepts?

The Corner House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Corner House Day Nursery Open?

The Corner House Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does The Corner House Day Nursery have capacity for?

The Corner House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 54 Children.

How far is The Corner House Day Nursery to the centre of Bournemouth?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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