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Alphabet House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·42-44 Attenborough Lane, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 5JW · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Alphabet House Day Nursery, a family-operated establishment for over three decades, is committed to creating a secure, stimulating, and supportive atmosphere where children can flourish. The nursery is dedicated to fostering confidence, creativity, and a love for learning in every child, treating them as extensions of their own family.

Alphabet House celebrates its recognition as an "Ofsted Good Provider," underscoring its commitment to high-quality care and education. Additionally, the nursery has earned the Royal Forestry Society Award, highlighting its success in delivering Forest School programmes and promoting outdoor learning experiences that connect children with nature.

They also offer a before and after-school club, as well as a holiday club at Grange Primary School, providing a safe and engaging environment for older children with a variety of activities.

Our ethos

Alphabet House Day Nursery is committed to fostering confidence, creativity, and a love for learning in every child, treating them as extensions of their own family. They offer Forest School programmes and promote outdoor learning experiences that connect children with nature.

What it's like

Children happily attend a bustling, welcoming nursery where they form positive relationships with staff and peers; babies have particularly strong bonds with key staff and are supported to take first steps. Children have free-flow access to outdoor space, show good coordination on climbing frames and scooters, and staff support their physical development and confidence.

Family-run for over 30 yearsOfsted Good ProviderRoyal Forestry Society Award for Forest SchoolBefore & Afterschool Club

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full day, short day, and half day sessions. Fees for private hours include meals, while funded hours incur a per-meal charge unless a packed lunch is provided. An optional charge applies for additional consumables and activities, which parents can choose to opt out of.

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)
  • Meal charge during funded sessions£4.20 / session
  • Hourly rate outside funded entitlement£11.25 / hour
  • Additionals and Extras for a full day£13.00 / day
  • Additionals and Extras for a half day£6.50 / day
  • Additionals and Extras for a short day£9.20 / day

Good to know

  • 15 funded hours are offered term-time only (38 weeks); 30 funded hours are automatically stretched over 51 weeks.
  • A fee applies per meal during funded sessions, though breakfast is provided free of charge.
  • Parents may provide a packed lunch to opt out of meal charges.
  • Hours attended outside of funded entitlement are charged at an hourly rate.
  • An optional 'Additionals and Extras' charge applies for enhancements, with an opt-out option available.
  • 100% free funded sessions are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, subject to availability.

Key facts

Session types

Half Day, Short Day, Full Day, Early Start

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Alphabet House Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 July 2023 · Alexandra Brouder

Safeguarding effective
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 happily attend a bustling, welcoming nursery where they form positive relationships with staff and peers; babies have particularly strong bonds with key staff and are supported to take first steps. Children have free-flow access to outdoor space, show good coordination on climbing frames and scooters, and staff support their physical development and confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children happily enter and form positive relationships with staff and peers.
  • Babies have very good bonds with key staff and are supported to develop mobility.
  • Children have free-flow access to outdoor space, supporting physical development and health.
  • Staff support children with additional needs and work with external agencies; partnerships with parents and schools are strong.
  • The experienced manager supports staff well through supervision and team meetings to improve practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to use a wider range of strategies to support children's communication and language skills even further
  • 2plan more effectively for children's individual needs so that all children can focus and engage in their play, particularly when they are grouped together in broader age ranges
  • 3enhance staff's knowledge of how to consistently support children when they show inappropriate behaviour, to help children understand what is expected of them.
Inspection #10299107 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are very well supported; staff know them well, help parents access outside agencies (for example, speech and language and an educational psychologist), and offer a weekly communication group supported by the local children's centre. However, support for communication is not yet fully effective because some staff forget to build on children's speech as they play alongside them.

Outdoor space

Children have free-flow access to outdoor space; older children climb on frames and ride scooters, toddlers scoop sand, and babies use well-placed equipment to pull up to standing. This supports large-muscle development, children's confidence and their good health.

Parent Reviews of Alphabet House Day Nursery

5.0
(4)
United Star
10 months ago

We are so glad we decided to choose this Nursery 4 years ago for our first born. From the moment we were shown around by Zoe and looked at the play rooms and baby room we knew it was right. From the off the staff was incredibly kind and caring to us parents and our little one. Since then we have also sent our twin boys there and they love it just as much. The staff are incredible with all that they do with the children and all 3 have come so far with their development. Thank you to all the staff that have helped our little ones turn from babies into big boys.

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iram ahmed
10 months ago

Absolutely amazing nursery, the staff are so lovely and friendly, very tightknit little family. My 3 boys have really enjoyed their time there they do miss the nursery. Make everyone welcome 😄

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Ibrahim Khalil
a year ago

Amazing nursery, the staff is super friendly and welcoming.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2018

  • July 2023Good
  • August 2018Good

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