Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:30pm (Core hours 8:00am - 6:00pm, with extended options)
All Aboard Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
About this day nursery
All Aboard Nursery, located in Ordsall, Retford, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. 5 miles from Retford town centre, it provides easy access from surrounding areas and offers on-street parking.
The nursery is committed to delivering high-quality childcare and early education, adhering strictly to the DfE Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each room is well-equipped, air-conditioned, and organised into various learning areas to support holistic development, including imaginative play, discovery, creative arts, and quiet reflection.
Indoor spaces are designed with calming pastel colours and natural materials, while two fully enclosed outdoor play areas encourage exploration and physical activity. The nursery emphasises learning through play, fostering independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.
They offer flexible full-time and part-time sessions to accommodate varying parental needs and actively encourage parent involvement through free introductory visits and regular communication about a child's progress. Meals are prepared onsite using fresh ingredients, catering to dietary requirements, and promoting social interaction during mealtimes.
The nursery is registered with Ofsted and provides educational funding for eligible children.
Our ethos
All Aboard Nursery is committed to delivering high-quality childcare and early education, adhering strictly to the DfE Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. They emphasise learning through play, fostering independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills, utilising well-equipped learning areas designed with calming colours and natural materials to support holistic development.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled, behave well and are supported by staff who know them and plan activities to help their development. They show a positive attitude to learning, develop vocabulary and take turns during group activities.
Flexible childcare sessionsOn-site freshly prepared mealsFocus on learning through play
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured by age bands for under threes and three-to-five-year-olds. The nursery offers full week, full day, morning, and afternoon sessions, alongside early or late extended hours. Funded children are charged separately for meals and consumable extras.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
- Full week (0-3 Years)£323 / week
- Full week (3-5 Years)£309 / week
- Full day (0-3 Years)£74.20 / day
- Full day (3-5 Years)£69.75 / day
- Morning session (0-3 Years)£42.40 / session
Good to know
- A non-refundable administration fee is required.
- Four weeks' notice is required to withdraw a child or change sessions.
- All fees are payable monthly in advance.
- Minimum booking of two sessions or one full day per week is required.
- Full fees apply for absences due to sickness or holidays, but closures like Christmas are adjusted.
- Government funded hours require a minimum of two days per week over 38 weeks, with meals charged extra.
Key facts
Session types
Full week, Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session
Food
Meals and snacks prepared on-site, catering to dietary requirements.
Age range
6 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2017
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for All Aboard Nursery
Last inspected 8 February 2022 · Hayley Ruane
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and settled, behave well and are supported by staff who know them and plan activities to help their development. They show a positive attitude to learning, develop vocabulary and take turns during group activities.
Inspector highlights
- Staff know children well and plan a curriculum that supports development
- Children show positive attitudes to learning and extend vocabulary
- Good behaviour; children learn manners and to take turns
- Staff work closely with parents and provide home learning support such as learning bags
- Managers and staff work with parents and professionals to support children with SEND and have targeted plans
Areas to develop
- 1develop staff's knowledge of how to enhance opportunities for younger children to extend their large-muscle skills.
Inspection #10220761 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The managers and staff work closely with parents, and involve other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Targeted plans are in place to help meet the needs of individual children, for example to support their developing speaking skills.
Outdoor space
Older children have opportunities in the garden to develop balance and coordination, for example walking across wooden planks. The younger children's outdoor area has been developed to reduce hazards, although staff do not always encourage younger children's large-muscle skills.
Parent Reviews of All Aboard Nursery
2.3
(3)
Dominique Whittaker
6 months ago
Terrible. Absolutely terrible ! Had my daughters name down for a year before she was starting, went and did the induction over two days then got a phone call the morning she was meant to start got told she couldn’t start due to a staff issue. I gave the benefit of the doubt waited a further 7 weeks the morning of her induction again I received a phone call saying the lady was sick and had to go home, again I was already on my way. Then received a phone call the morning two days after when I was already on my way again saying my daughter couldn’t start at all. . Unorganised chaos and unprofessional I’m happy my daughter isn’t going at all now. Really disappointed I have never ever known anything like it !
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Jenny Perry
2 years ago
I was due to start my child with them but they wouldn't return my calls and book the appointment for transition. Unprofessional
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Dan H
2 years ago
Our son loves it here :). Moved him here after a bad experience with the school nursery and have been delighted ever since.
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Inspection history
Date: October 2019
- February 2022Good
- October 2019Good
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