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East Cliff Pre-School Bournemouth

East Cliff Pre-School is a wonderful place for your child to learn and develop whilst having fun in a safe, nurturing, kind and caring learning environment. We treat every child as a unique individual and are extremely passionate in ensuring your child receives a learning experience at a pace that suits them. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage which focuses on each child's personal, social and emotional development as well as their communication and language skills, and we have an environment that hugely supports their physical development. East Cliff Pre-School is OFSTED registered and is managed by Amanda Allison & Beckie Capewell who are both qualified with over 30 years experience between them. They are joined by a team of qualified, friendly, caring and experienced staff. Our warm and welcoming school is in a central location at East Cliff United Reformed Church, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth (opposite Asda), where we provide bright, spacious, stimulating and secure environments both indoors and outdoors in the schools garden. Our school is open Mon to Friday mornings from 8.30am -2.30pm term time only. We offer places to 2-5 year olds and welcome all children and their families, regardless of ability, culture, religion or gender. Please telephone us to arrange a time to come and meet us.
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Venue/Contact Details
Address
East Cliff United Reform Church
East Cliff United Reform Church
Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
Postcode
BH8 8AW
Directions
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Details
Childcare type
Pre-School Playgroup
Provision type
  • Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Overall limit on childcare numbers
64
Facilities
  • Outdoor Play Area / Garden
  • Quiet Area
  • Sensory Room / Area
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Car Parking
  • Refreshments / Snacks
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Monday 08:30-14:30, Tuesday 08:30-14:30, Wednesday 08:30-14:30, Thursday 08:30-14:30, Friday 08:30-14:30
Availability
  • All Year Round
  • School Term Time Only
Costs:
Cost per hour: £45.00
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 1 years to 4 years
Referral route:
  • Self Referral
Vacancies and School Pick Ups / Drop Offs
Vacancy information
Availability can change daily please contact us for details.
Number of vacancies
25
Quality
Ofsted URN
Last Inspection Areas and Outcomes
Area Outcome
AchievementExpected Standard
Behaviour* Attitudes and establishing routinesStrong Standard
Children's welfare and well-beingStrong Standard
Curriculum and TeachingExpected Standard
InclusionStrong Standard
Leadership and GovernanceExpected Standard
Last Inspection Date
10/02/2026
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Eating Or Drinking
  • Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • Social Communication Difficulty
  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs
Languages spoken
  • Portuguese
  • Sinhala
  • Spanish
Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes