





Set in the historic Cooper Dean Pavilion in central Bournemouth, Dean Park Nursery caters for families with children from 3 months to 5 years. The nursery opens each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year and has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in April 2024.
The grounds and facilities are extensive, offering children wonderful learning spaces indoors and out. The nursery sits within 6 acres of the former cricket...
Funding & Fees
Charges are as follows: half day £41.50 (8am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm) or a full day (8am to 6pm) is £80. Consumables are charged at £2.80 per hour.
Children aged two (those that are eligible) and all those aged three to under five are entitled to early education funded sessions.
Early Education Funding (EEF) is available from the term beginning after a child’s 3rd birthday. Some two-year-olds may also be eligible for EEF; please speak to a member of staff for details.
These sessions are subject to eligibility and availability and for 51 weeks per year. We ‘stretch’ the 15 hours per week ‘term time only’ funding to cover the full year at 11 hours per week.
We are registered with many companies that provide childcare vouchers as an alternative way to pay part of your fees. Please ask at the nursery for more information.
There is a non-refundable registration fee of £80, payable at the time of reserving a place for your child.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Forfar Education
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Apps (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 30
Total Places for Children
- 65
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Dean Park Day Nursery Reviews (8)
Dean Park Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.119) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dean Park Day Nursery has 8 reviews.
Trustworthy, transparent, kind and caring just a few words to describe this lovely place. The world is a hard place for families but this nursery is a power house of positivity and a safe place with the warmest atmosphere. One Nursery Practitioner I first met showed incredible kindness, and after my son coming here for a year, this is genuine, she is a force of good and an asset to the nursery. The Manager is incredibly switched on, and treats her team with respect which reflects upon her teams great attitude and motivation, in particular the Nursery Team are outstanding. The quality of staff is outstanding, these guys are trained very well, our son has speech delay they sat us all down created a program for him and actively push his ability.
I think a good nursery is kind to parents too, and honestly they are always accommodating, kind and present.They actively invest in new facilities so you see you money going back into the nursery quality.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We are truly grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us.
My son has been loving life at nursery and he is really growing into a young man who loves to interact with others. The staff are wonderful and always keep us informed on anything relating to him.
The staff are fantastic, always going above and beyond.
Thank you, for your great review we will continue to look at food/nutrition.
The staff at Dean Park Nursery are amazing and very professional, they really care about our children. One of my sons has special needs and they make sure he has the right activities to help with his development. The premises are very good, especially the outdoors. I would recommend Dean Park to any parent looking for a nursery for their child. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your amazing review we will continue to reflect and improve.
Dean Park is an excellent Nursery. My daughter has been going there since September 2022 and has had the most wonderful experiences there. She regularly does activities that are so interesting and teach her a lot. I'm always amazed by what she comes home with and what they've taught her. There's a real atmosphere of love and family at the nursery and they are incredibly welcoming to every member of the family. I often tell them that it takes a village to raise a child and they are firmly part of my village. The staff really clearly care about the children and they're passion for childcare really shows. Their outdoor space and attitude to outdoor play in all weathers is what set them apart for me.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has had such positive experiences at Dean Park Nursery. It's our goal to create a loving and welcoming environment where children can learn and grow through engaging activities and outdoor play. Your kind words...
My 2-year-old enjoys every day indoors and outdoors. The playground is the highlight, very spacious. The only thing I would recommend is to allow resident full-time kids to spend at least one day per week at The Forest School.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that your 2-year-old enjoys their time at our nursery and loves the playground. We continually strive to create a creative and supportive environment for our little ones. Your suggestion about offering full-time kids an opportunity to spend...
My daughter currently attends and is in the baby room. She is so happy to go in and has an amazing bond with the staff who care for her. The communication is excellent. I always know how she is, her mood, how she has eaten and slept and what she has got up to. The facilities are fantastic. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic and easy to talk to. We are very happy with our daughter's progress.
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter is so happy in the baby room and that she has established such a wonderful bond with our staff.
Our son joined Dean Park Day Nursery in May 2024 and we could not be happier. As first-time parents our nerves and fears were quickly settled and all the staff have been incredible and supportive, guiding us along the way. Our son adores his key nursery workers and now he runs into the nursery room without a backward glance. The staff keep the app up to date so we can see everything he does from nappy changes to food and naps. Thank you!
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A true Early Years champion, Claire is qualified in ELKAN Speech and Language Level 3, Childcare and Development, and is the nursery's Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dean Park Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Dean Park Day Nursery accepts?
Dean Park Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Dean Park Day Nursery Open?
Dean Park Day Nursery is open: 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.
How many Children does Dean Park Day Nursery have capacity for?
Dean Park Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 65 Children.
How far is Dean Park Day Nursery to the centre of Bournemouth?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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