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Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Christchurch
At Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Preschool, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional childcare and education for children aged 0-5 years in Christchurch, Bournemouth. Our unique approach combines the principles of Forest School teaching with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, allowing children to develop through immersive outdoor experiences across 65 acres of natural land. We prioritise individualised care by maintaining smaller group sizes, ensuring each child receives tailored attention to nurture their emotional, educational, and physical growth.Our team works closely with parents to maintain continuity between home and nursery, fostering a secure environment where children feel empowered to explore and learn. With a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating, we provide nutritionally balanced meals designed by specialists to support children's developmental needs. Our commitment to quality has made us a trusted choice for families seeking a nurturing second home for their children.
Services
Day Nursery
Preschool Education
Outdoor Learning
Forest School Program
Childcare Funding
Highlights and features
- We maintain smaller group sizes for tailored child development support
- Our 65-acre natural environment enables year-round outdoor learning adventures
- Forest School ethos combined with EYFS framework delivers balanced education
- Parent partnerships ensure continuity between home and nursery routines
- 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating guarantees nutritious, freshly prepared meals
Associations and certifications
- 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating
What people say
Warm, welcoming team
Second home atmosphere
Detailed development updates
Confidence-building care
Smooth sibling integration
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-time care for children aged 0-5 years, focusing on individual development through structured play and outdoor exploration. With smaller group sizes, we ensure personalised attention that supports emotional growth and educational progress. The nursery's design incorporates both indoor learning spaces and direct access to extensive outdoor environments.
Forest School Program
This program integrates Forest School teaching methods with the Early Years Foundation Stage, enabling children to learn through nature. Daily woodland walks and outdoor activities promote physical development, environmental awareness, and creative problem-solving in a natural setting across 65 acres of diverse terrain.
Preschool Education
Our preschool curriculum prepares children for formal schooling through play-based learning that covers all seven EYFS areas. Specialised resources and trained practitioners deliver age-appropriate activities that develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills while maintaining strong links with outdoor exploration.
Outdoor Learning
Children engage in year-round outdoor learning across woodland trails, open fields, and sports areas. This approach develops physical coordination, risk assessment skills, and environmental stewardship through hands-on experiences with natural materials and seasonal changes.
Childcare Funding
We administer government-funded childcare places for eligible families, making quality early education accessible. Our team helps parents navigate funding options while maintaining the same high standards of care and educational provision for all children regardless of funding status.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide care and education for children aged 0-5 years, with dedicated spaces for different developmental stages.
How do you incorporate outdoor learning?
Our 65-acre site includes woodlands, grass areas, and Astroturf pitches where children engage in daily nature walks and seasonal exploration.
What food hygiene standards do you maintain?
We hold a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating and prepare fresh, nutritionist-approved meals daily to meet children's evolving dietary needs.
How do you support transitions to nursery?
We offer introduction sessions where parents join their children to discuss routines and special requirements with our key workers.
What educational framework do you follow?
We combine the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum with Forest School principles to create a holistic learning experience.
Reviews (6)
Charlotte Newton
Nov 15, 2021
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Our daughter has been at Might Oaks for a couple of months. She absolutely loves it. It's a family run nursery, they really do work very hard to make the kids feel loved and secure. They do trips out to the local woodland. They communicate regularly with parents, and provide updates of my daughters progress. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Victoria Walters
Nov 17, 2020
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This nursery has been amazing! We moved area and I found this place! Best thing that has ever happened to us! At my daughters previous nursery she was very quiet and didnt want to go in the morning now I have to fight to get my daughter to sleep the day before she attend mighty oaks. They have done wonders for her confidence and she mixes with the other children! The staff are amazing and do everything within their power to help!
Miss Lu
Jul 16, 2019
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My little girl was so shy and hesitant to be left without me when she first started nursery but the staff at the nursery were so lovely and supportive it made the experience much more bearable. She has now grown in confidence and loves going to pre-school and seeing all her friends and 'teachers'. The staff are friendly, helpful and you can just tell the kids love and respect their 'teachers'. I have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to other parents.
Rachel Oldham
Jan 13, 2019
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Both my boys have attended Chapel Gate and now Mighty Oaks over the past 4 years. It is a very well run nursery, the staff are professional, friendly and great with the kids and i have had excellent support with my younger son who has speech and language difficulties. They have great activities every day and my sons especially enjoy their outdoor adventures in the wood and grounds. I have always felt happy to drop my boys off at this nursery and would recommend to anyone considering to go and visit them and judge for yourself.
Emma Pemberton
Oct 07, 2018
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I have two children that attend this nursery and my eldest has done for the past 2.5 years. It is a fantastic place with many and exciting opportunities for my boys to explore, learn and develop their life skills. The staff are fantastic - nurturing, attentive and caring. The setting itself offers the best of early years learning, forest school opportunities and Montessori principles. I have seen it change a lot over the years and I can truly say that my boys love it here and I could not be more happier with their care and support that they receive on a daily basis. If you are considering this
Lucy Hulbert
Oct 03, 2018
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We chose Mighty Oaks for our 13 month old baby due to its amazing setting, facilities and staff. The nursery has been refurbished to a really high standard and everyone is so friendly and offers my daughter the best support. In the time she has been there she has flourished and we love receiving the pictures and videos of what adventures she's been up to that day. The negative comments online are completely unfounded and left by internet trolls who have never stepped foot in the place and dont know the facts. You only have to ask a parent whose child attends now to know it is a fantastic nursery
