Discover the magic of outdoor learning at Little Crickets Forest School in central Bournemouth!
Adventure awaits at Little Crickets' secure outdoor classroom, offering a unique learning experience where children aged between 2 and rising 5 can explore, play, and grow surrounded by trees and greenery. Led by skilled and experienced Forest School practitioners, Little Crickets provides a safe and nurturing environment for young children to connect with the natural world....
Funding & Fees
School day £52.50
Half day £37.50
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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
- Emma Sculfor (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 3
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 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 & Christmas
Little Crickets Forest School Reviews (3)
Little Crickets Forest School has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.409) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Crickets Forest School has 3 reviews.
Since attending little crickets we have noticed our child's much improved confidence and general happiness. He loves going to forest school and loves being outdoors all the time. The staff are really supportive and nurturing. We are very happy to entrust little crickets with the care of our child!
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that you feel that your child has grown in confidence and enjoys our forest school environment. The staff are extremely passionate about Little Crickets so we value your feedback!
Since we have started sending our Daughter here she has come out of her shell and her confidence has increased so much we are so happy with everything that staff are doing to support her.
Thank you the lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your daughter is coming out of her shell and growing in confidence, that's exactly what we love to see.
Friendly staff, excellent facilities for the children. The use of the app is also very helpful. Never had any issues in the last 6 months.
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Meet the Team (1)
Emma is the Forest School Manager at Little Crickets Forest School. Emma is also our Designated Safeguarding Lead and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator. Emma has been at Little Crickets Forest School permanently since April 2025, but has been supporting Little Crickets since it opened in December 2023. Emma has a Level 3 CACHE Early Years Workforce, SENDCo qualification, Paediatric First Aid and is Safer Recruitment Trained.
In Emma’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and her Family. Emma enjoys the beach and forest walks. Emma also enjoys baking and making cakes for special occasions such as birthdays and even nappy cakes!
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Crickets Forest School
What is the Age Range of Children that Little Crickets Forest School accepts?
Little Crickets Forest School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Little Crickets Forest School Open?
Little Crickets Forest School 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 Little Crickets Forest School have capacity for?
Little Crickets Forest School has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is Little Crickets Forest School to the centre of Bournemouth?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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