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Where Little Minds Blossom

Parent Information

Cranleigh Lodge Fee Structure April 2025

All fees are reviewed annually in April

Nurturing childcare in Bournemouth

Meal times

All children who attend Cranleigh Lodge receive a hot lunch, this is provided by ‘Nursery Kitchen‘. Tea time is then an opportunity for the children to develop independence in helping to prepare some of the meals. This is a combination of hot & cold food.

Our nutritious, chef-designed menus offer global flavours, with fresh water and milk provided daily for all children.

Our meals support healthy habits early on, combining balanced nutrition with delicious, child-friendly variety every day.

Meet the Team at Cranleigh Lodge

We hold 2 in house staff training days a year, where management train the rest of the team in areas of interest to team, or areas that need further development

All members of the team have up-to-date paediatric first aid training, as well as regular safeguarding refreshers and updates.

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Our rooms

Hummingbird Room

Our Hummingbird Room cares for babies aged 8 weeks to around 18 months–2 years in a calm, nurturing upstairs space with up to nine babies and three dedicated staff.

The room includes a separate kitchen, sleep room, and a flexible open-plan play area for sensory and focused activities. With a built-in nappy station, wooden-floored messy play zone, and regular visits to the toddler room and garden, babies enjoy a smooth transition as they grow. Activities are thoughtfully planned to support each child’s individual development in communication, physical, and emotional skills.

Our rooms

Robin Room

The Robin Room supports toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years with a calm, nurturing transition from the baby room, including settle-in sessions as needed. The room accommodates up to 12 children and 3 members of staff.

With access to a dedicated garden through open French doors, children enjoy free-flow play that fosters independence and choice. Staff plan activities tailored to each child’s developmental needs, focusing on communication and language. The room accommodates up to eight toddlers with two staff and includes support for toilet training in a shared bathroom with preschool.

Our rooms

Owls and Owlets

Our preschool is split into two groups—Owls and Owlets—based on school year, allowing age-appropriate activities and school readiness support.

Children enjoy a spacious, well-equipped room with areas for crafts, roleplay, reading, and more, plus access to the front garden for continuous provision and independence. Activities are planned around each child’s interests and developmental goals, covering all areas of the EYFS. With access to toilets and a designated changing area, children are supported through toilet training as needed, while also building confidence, motor skills, and emotional regulation.

Policies & Procedures

All our policies are reviewed yearly. The last amendments were made in September 2024. 

A copy of all policies and procedures are kept in the nursery office, and can be viewed at any time on request. 

The following link is a PDF download of our newest policy documentation.

FAQs

No – We generally do not offer half day sessions.

The only half day space available would be by opting out of our Individual education and care package. This means your child would attend 2 full days and then the 3rd day would be a half day session.

Yes – We take all children on outings (with prior permission) when ratios allow. We go out on a smaller ratio than the statutory requirements. Trips may include; library, park, shops, transport, local care home and more!

Yes – We accept 30 hours working parents funding, this is stretched all year and equates to 22.5 hours per week.

We also accept 15 hours funding, which stretched equates to 11.25 hours per week, however this can only be used to cover 1, 9 hour day.

We also accept the 2 year funding which is 15 hour stretched to 11.25 hours per week, however this can only be used to cover 1, 9 hour day.

We accept Tax free childcare payments through the government account if you are eligible.

Please read carefully our fee and funding structure for more information.

No – Your child can attend just one full day if requested. However, we would always recommend a minimum of two days as from experience children seem to struggle to settle in on just one full day per week.

Yes – We offer a minimum of two weeks settle in period for free. This would be between 1- 5 hours per session. We tailor this to each child depending how they are during the process.

We are open 50 weeks of the year. We close for one week in August, and the period between Christmas eve and new year. We close for all bank holidays, and also for two training days each year.

No, due to our food policy children must eat food provided by the nursery. We can cater for any allergies or dietary requirements. We have an nutritionally accredited menu by Nursery Kitchen. Please see an example menu on the website.

We ensure all staff are paediatric first aid trained.

No – We only offer all year round spaces.

We have a handy link on the website to book a convenient time for yourself. Alternatively, you can call us on 01202 426086, or email us at office@cranleighlodge.co.uk if you have any questions.

We generally have registers for up to 1 year in advance, so we recommend arranging to look round as soon as possible.

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