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Apple Tree Day Nursery # Apple Tree Day Nursery in Gainsborough Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · North Cliff Road, Kirton Lindsey, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 4NJ · North Lincolnshire Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 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 The Apple Tree Day Nursery is a purpose-built facility established in 2012, thoughtfully designed to cater to the developmental needs of young children from 6 months to 5 years old. The nursery is structured into age-appropriate rooms, ensuring that activities and care are aligned with each child's stage of growth, though these age guidelines can be flexible. The environment is described as child-centred, stimulating, and secure, focusing on building confidence, self-esteem, and independence through freedom of choice and celebrating each child's uniqueness. The nursery prides itself on its high standard of professional, qualified, and nurturing staff dedicated to providing a well-rounded learning experience in partnership with parents. Operating from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, throughout the year with closures only for bank holidays and a short Christmas break, the nursery offers both full-time and term-time placements, requiring a minimum attendance of two full days or four half days per week. Meals such as breakfast, hot lunch, and tea are included in full-day sessions. Our ethos Apple Tree Day Nursery describes its approach as child-centred, stimulating, and secure, focused on building confidence, self-esteem, and independence through freedom of choice and celebrating each child's uniqueness. They aim to provide a well-rounded learning experience in partnership with parents. What it's like Nursery leaders are unwavering in their commitment to providing children with the best care and education possible. They plan a rich and exciting curriculum that motivates all children. Staff very carefully plan the indoor and outdoor environments, considering the different needs and interests of children. Purpose-built facility Age-specific rooms Child-centred environment Highly qualified staff Flexible placements ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around full day and morning sessions, with rates valid from September 2025 to August 2026. Additional options include an early start session, a term-time retainer during holiday weeks, and a session supplement for children accessing funded-only hours. - Full day 8am – 5pm £67 / day - Morning 8am – 1pm £48 / session - Early Start 7.45am-8am £5 / session - Term time retainer £55 / week - Supplement (for children who access funded hours only) £13 / session See 1 more Good to know - Early start option is available from 7.45am to 8am. - Term time retainer is charged per holiday week. - A supplement is charged per session for children accessing funded-only hours. - A late pick up fee is charged after 15 minutes. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apple Tree Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10335819 Lead inspector Rose Tanser Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247631)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205731) 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-dn21-4nj-205731) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day, Morning Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apple Tree Day Nursery Last inspected 30 April 2024 · Rose Tanser 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 Nursery leaders are unwavering in their commitment to providing children with the best care and education possible. They plan a rich and exciting curriculum that motivates all children. Staff very carefully plan the indoor and outdoor environments, considering the different needs and interests of children. Inspector highlights - Staff are highly competent teachers who inspire children. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is superb. - Nursery leaders fully utilise the different skills of their staff team. - Children have many excellent opportunities to express themselves imaginatively. - The partnership with parents is exceptional. Inspection #10335819 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247631) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report how excited their children are to attend. > Parents praise the fantastic and professional staff team. > They describe the nursery as an important part of the local community. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is superb. Staff work in partnership with parents and relevant professionals to put highly effective individual plans in place. Nursery leaders use additional funding to provide children with extra support from staff who are very knowledgeable. Children are able to successfully access the curriculum and make progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space Staff very carefully plan the indoor and outdoor environments, considering the different needs and interests of children. Staff observe older children's fascination with tending the plants in the garden. They create a pretend garden centre to build on children's interests. ## Parent Reviews of Apple Tree Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKE8i_DcEgUaeyZymMI1j4UrhbkYfl4412F2jKqPJ5oPQ8WSg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) paul lawson 8 years ago An excellent/ clean/ small and safe nursery. The staff are all brilliant with the children. I would highly recommend Apple tree to anyone who's looking for childcare. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnamZ1ZXhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4878f0b43709e039:0x5e4ccfa8973fa58e) Reviews from Google for Apple Tree Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6795034260794221966&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024 Date: October 2011 - April 2024 Outstanding - June 2018 Good - July 2015 Good - October 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Apple Tree Day Nursery ### Is Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd a good nursery? ### What is Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd cost? ### Does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd's opening hours? ### What age range does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd accept? ### Does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd have outdoor space? ### How does Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd? ### How do I contact Apple Tree Day Nursery Ltd or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in GAINSBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Apple Tree Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Happy Days Day Nursery Gainsborough · DN21 4BY ](/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-dn21-4by-ey420475) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.5 mi ### Apple Tree Day Nursery Brigg · DN20 9PD ](/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-ltd-dn20-9pd-955860) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Stepping Stones of Scawby Brigg · DN20 9AN ](/nursery/stepping-stones-of-scawby-dn20-9an-2649584) [See all nurseries in GAINSBOROUGH →](/search?q=GAINSBOROUGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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