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Their gardens are described as a hub of activity where children freely and confidently explore. Staff support children's natural curiosity, for example, during bug hunts." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd excellently supports children with special educational needs and disabilities. Strong communication with parents and outside agencies, during settling in and moving on, ensures all children succeed and make strong progress in their development." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents of children at Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd report feeling involved in their child's learning. 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Apple Tree Day Nursery # Apple Tree Day Nursery in Brigg Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 18 BRIGG ROAD, HIBALDSTOW, BRIGG, DN20 9PD · North Lincolnshire Number of places 52 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority North Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth through to preschool age across multiple locations. They pride themselves on a philosophy of "small is beautiful," intentionally limiting class sizes to ensure each child receives individual attention and care, fostering a sense of security and belonging. The nursery aims to create a home-from-home atmosphere where children feel safe to explore, learn, and develop at their own pace. Emphasising individuality, the nursery focuses on building strong relationships between children and staff, and encouraging curiosity and creativity. They offer structured days combining learning, play, snacks, meals, and outdoor activities, while adapting to each child's unique needs and interests. The nursery also highlights experienced staff and a commitment to providing quality early years education, with a particular focus on Montessori methods at some locations, to prepare children for school. What it's like Children do very well in this wonderful setting, settling quickly due to excellent staff-parent relationships. The baby room is calm and nurturing, while older children's rooms and gardens are hubs of activity where they confidently explore. The settling-in process is key, with staff continuing individual routines and needs, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Small class sizes Montessori approach Individualised care Experienced team ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers half-day, school-day, and full-day sessions, with both funded and unfunded options available. Term-time only care spanning 38 weeks can be arranged upon request. A price match guarantee is offered for equivalent local sessions. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare - Unfunded Half Day (8-1pm or 1-6pm) £44.50 / day - Unfunded School Hours Day (8-4pm) £73.50 / day - Unfunded Full Day (8-6pm) £79.50 / day Good to know - Sessions available include half days (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm), school days (8am-4pm), and full days (8am-6pm). - Term-time only sessions (38 weeks) are available upon request. - A price match guarantee applies to equivalent sessions of reputable quality found locally. ## Key facts Opening hours All Locations: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Rottingdean Montessori: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Age range Babies to Preschoolers Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apple Tree Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10117609 Lead inspector Natalie Bishop Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193381)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/955860) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=apple-tree-day-nursery-ltd-dn20-9pd-955860) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apple Tree Day Nursery Last inspected 10 August 2022 · Natalie Bishop Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children do very well in this wonderful setting, settling quickly due to excellent staff-parent relationships. The baby room is calm and nurturing, while older children's rooms and gardens are hubs of activity where they confidently explore. The settling-in process is key, with staff continuing individual routines and needs, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Managers have an ambitious view of what children need to learn and invest in thoroughly supported and highly trained staff. - Children explore books with great enthusiasm, and staff build on their knowledge by introducing new words and using resources like iPads to investigate animals. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are excellently supported through strong communication with parents and outside agencies. - Children are confident in daily routines, using clocks to understand the schedule, and exhibit exceptional manners and behaviour during mealtimes. - Children are involved in cooking and preparing food, such as gathering apples from the garden, and use a child-sized kitchen with a working sink and utensils. Inspection #10117609 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193381) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they feel involved in their child's learning at nursery and love that grandparents can also use the secure app. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are excellently supported in the setting. The communication with parents and with outside agencies, when children settle in or move on, means that all children succeed and make strong progress. Outdoor space The gardens are a hub of activity, as children freely and confidently explore the space. Staff support children's natural curiosity and follow their lead in a bug hunt in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Apple Tree Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWyza-vYBqHI2HU7v69y3NYeLkef0x7ttz-etlDoKg-BalG5A0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andrew Jukes 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MFlyVnd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4878f1742817c177:0xb0907f4307c7aa25) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKjs2tnl2uKG9A5gJ40hg2gyOt1p24pyML3BrVA_KggQftGPw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marcus Tredinnick 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnaGNmV29BRRAB!2m1!1s0x4878f1742817c177:0xb0907f4307c7aa25) Reviews from Google for Apple Tree Day Nursery. 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