Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School

9-11 Kinson Road, Bournemouth BH10 4AQ
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  • Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School, Bournemouth
Kindred Nursery in Bournemouth is a warm and inviting environment where staff are passionate about the mission to create inspiring worlds full of wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, the nursery are able to truly enrich a child’s development during the 0-5 years.

Not only that, but Kindred also personally understand what it is to be a parent during this magical time and create meaningful relationships with every parent and will never miss an opportunity to share in the joy of every child’s developmental and learning moments.

Kindred are more than just inspiring childcare but making sure the parent partnership is at its very best.

Kindred Bournemouth (formerly known as Little Hens) is located in a lovely converted church setting with a large outdoor area. The nursery offers exceptional childcare and early years education to children aged from 3 months up to 5 years.

Open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and offer funded places for three year olds and qualifying two year olds. Speak to the team to find out more.

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Care Provided by Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sharon White (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 101
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & Christmas
  • Parking

  • Plenty of on-site parking available.


Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (100)

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Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.548) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School has 100 reviews.

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Review from Julie D (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Kindred Bournemouth enough. It is a fantastic nursery with fantastic, kind caring staff. My eldest son has been attending since he was 11 months and is now 3 and my youngest son has just started 2 months ago. We have both so impressed by the nursery. My eldest son has development
delays and the support which has been given to him has been amazing and I can’t thank them enough for their continued support.

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Review from Nicole K (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely nursery. The staff are extremely caring and are not only a support to the children but to their parents too. During these strange times, they have been reassuring to parents and still offered a setting that is comfortable, safe and enjoyable for the children. And also offering activities
on the app to do outside of nursery which we like to watch and take part in. My daughter is in the baby nest. She loves it and often mentions the leaders' names and what songs, dances and activities they will do. The team in this room are amazing and I wish they could move up with my daughter when she is ready for a bigger room as both me and my daughter will miss them.

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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one is so happy at Kindred. I love the interaction I get with his key workers via the app so I know what he’s up to and what he’s achieving. The food is amazing and helps him try lots of new things.

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Review from Carlota H (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have only positive things to say about this nursery and have recommended Kindred to many of my friends. My son has been going for a year now and has always been so happy and his development, particularly communication, has come along so quickly. He loves the staff and is always excited to go to nursery.
The nursery has great facilities and plenty of room to play and my son has had the opportunity to take part in lots of different activities. Staff are really friendly too. Cannot recommend enough.

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Review from Ashleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since last year and she really loves it. As a mum that has been very nervous to leave their child in a new environment, Kindred Bournemouth Nursery has done nothing but reassure me. The staff are so friendly and really make a effort for you and your child's
individual needs. I would recommend this nursery. My daughter is always saying how she loves her nursery and even on weekends is asking to go. So that must be saying something. Great team.

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since April 2018, both my husband and I are really happy with the care he is given. The staff are always friendly, enthusiastic and willing to help in any way they can to support my son and us as a family. The management of the nursery is excellent, with great
communication, an online app where I can view what my son has been up to during the day and regular newsletters. The standard of food that is served at mealtimes is excellent - they have a dedicated chef who cooks up some amazing dishes which has really helped my son discover new foods and become a good eater. We have peace of mind that our son is in excellent care, he is so happy and is developing lots of new skills - thank you Kindred.

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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Kindred Bournemouth for over a year now. Every time I tell her it’s nursery today she jumps up excitedly and rushes for her nursery bag. She has never had a bad day there. The nursery staff are so kind and caring, they have really nurtured her development and supported
her needs. I know my daughter is happy every time she is there and that makes me happy.

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Review from Megan H (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindred is such a lovely nursery. They have been excellent from day one. We have a very clingy little boy but I always leave knowing he is in such good hands. His keyworkers always make such an effort to cheer him up and he has the best days there! All the staff are always so nice and helpful. I can’t
recommend it enough.

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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery since she was nine months old and she loves it. All the staff are so friendly with the children and they create great relationships with them so that coming to nursery is like coming to see family and friends. They communicate brilliantly with parents and they are
great at letting me know what my daughter has been up to each day.

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Review from Adel F (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We checked out three nurseries before settling on Kindred nursery on Kinson Road, Bournemouth. This was our first nursery viewing and we found the staff to be engaging, knowledgable and polite. The facilities were fantastic and it's hard to describe the sheer size, but every room was laid out and a
delight. However, we made sure we checked others in the area after - but they simply couldn’t match it for the quality of facilities or value. Fees include all food / nappies / care in one inclusive price, whereas others don't provide that or split out the costs as extras, making it much more expensive. The parenting app they use, keeps us informed throughout the day, indicating feed times / what was eaten and how much, sleep times and nappy changes. We also get regular photos of our little one’s day and regular assessments of development. We are having our second child soon and also hope to send them there in due course.

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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 18-month-old son started going to Kindred at the end of September, due to everyone being in lockdown beforehand, he hadn't really got the chance to mix with other people, therefore, he was quite shy, didn't like being left and was very awkward around other people. However, since going to Kindred,
he has really come out of himself and he waves to everyone saying hi and bye. I have no trouble dropping off as he is always eager to go in. The girls are always friendly at drop off and pick up, always updating you with anything at the end of the session. The family app Kindred use is great as well, easy access you see what your little one has been up to, naps, food, nappy changes all get logged on each session so you know exactly how the day had been. Fresh food cooked and healthy snacks. I would highly recommend Kindred to anyone that was looking for a nursery for their little one.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery - the staff are always very friendly and helpful. It took a while for my son to settle in but they helped every step of the way and now he loves it there. The food on site is great and the chef always cooks lovely meals and great variety.

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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Kindred Bournemouth and seems very happy there. As parents, we love the family app so we can keep track during the day. It was also really useful during lockdown from March with the updates and activities suggested. My daughter loved the videos with singing and dancing, it helped
when she went back to see familiar faces regularly. The food is varied and my daughter seems to like it. We are now noticing she is coming home and telling us new things she has learnt so really pleased with nursery developmental support.

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Review from Jenna B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff members are happy and confident, making me as a parent completely at ease in leaving my child in their care. Through the first lockdown, their communication was brilliant and they made me feel at ease leaving my little one as I'm a key worker. A manager is always available to speak with and
the staff are very knowledgeable. All the staff know my little one well and he loves being there, often talking about them and the fun activities they do together. The food menu is great and my little one tries new foods all the time and they follow dietary requirements/ allergies and all medical needs. I am so happy with the nursery and would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Cassandra B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery have always been great in communicating with us. They have a good variety of activities in place and are always introducing new things for the children to do. The staff always take the time to speak with us and take the time to get to know us as well as the children.

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Review from Heather (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have gone to Kindred and they both love it. Since it became Kindred, and the new manager joined, it is practically faultless. There’s a family feeling and I highly recommend Kindred for your child. Both of mine have always been happy, which makes us happy.

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Review from Ben L (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We think this nursery is fantastic and all the staff here are amazing. Our daughter absolutely loves it, she gets so excited each morning when we get her ready to go. She comes home chatting about all the activities she's done each day and who she has been with that day, it's lovely. Can't thank them
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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and always coming up with creative ideas to keep the children entertained whilst learning something new. From a parents perspective, we have noticed a positive change in our son and he looks forward to going to nursery. Thanks again to all the Kindred staff for doing a top job.

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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Kindred enough. The setting is so warm and welcoming and the staff are absolutely fabulous. The girls in the baby room have done a fantastic job at resettling my daughter after her long break due to the national lockdown. My daughter now practically runs into the nursery and it's
lovely to see. They keep me well informed during the day through the nursery app and post daily photos. My daughter regularly talks about her key worker and the other girls in her room while we are at home. It takes big hearts to shape little minds. All-round great nursery.

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Review from Vicky D (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy with my daughter going to Kindred Bournemouth, the staff are amazing from her key worker to the management team. Nothing is too much trouble and they have given enormous support with potty training. My little one's speech has also improved beyond belief and her confidence has grown. Highly
recommended.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.548)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.548) out of 10 for Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.548 for Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (93 Goods x 4) + (24 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 354 Ratings = 4.548

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 101 number of registered child places is 20.2, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Sharon

Sharon White

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Sharon. I started working at Kindred Bournemouth in October 2023. I hold an NVQ level 5 Childcare and Education. I have worked in childcare for 27 years, working my way from level 3 practitioner to Nursery Manager, whilst having 4 children of my own.


I am passionate in ensuring children can thrive and that I provide the best possible care and start for them in life. Working with parents and building strong partnerships together we can support our children to reach their full potential.


Hannah

Hannah Whittaker

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Hannah and I joined Kindred Bournemouth in November 2023 and have worked in childcare since 2015. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Studies.


I enjoy having lots of fun and making up games and songs with our children. I especially enjoy getting messy with lots of creative and sensory fun activities. My main passions within childcare are centred around children's communication and language development and their social and emotional skills. These two are areas are the most critical for children's future success. Preparing children with the skills, confidence, and self-esteem to overcome and take on new challenges within day-to-day life.


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