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It is closed for one week annually between Christmas and New Year. This provides consistent childcare throughout the year." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Apple Tree Nursery accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Tree Nursery accepts children from 0 to 10 years of age. The nursery caters for a wide age range from infants through to school-aged children in their stimulating environment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Apple Tree Nursery have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Apple Tree Nursery has significant outdoor space, including a beautiful Wild Garden. It leverages its proximity to Calne’s streams and woodlands for exploration, and each classroom has its own tailored playground for age-appropriate outdoor engagement." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Apple Tree Nursery support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Apple Tree Nursery provides exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. A dedicated SENCo works directly with children in a sensory room, conducting detailed assessments and creating engaging activities to help them make incredible progress and build confidence." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Apple Tree Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents find that Apple Tree Nursery provides a well-organised curriculum where children are extremely engaged in all age groups, happily and confidently interacting with peers and sharing equipment. 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Apple Tree Nursery # Apple Tree Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Priestley CP School, Prince Charles Drive, Calne, SN11 8TG · Wiltshire Number of places 53 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Wiltshire 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 Nursery in Calne offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 4 months until they transition to school. Established in 2005, the nursery operates year-round, closing only for a week between Christmas and New Year, with daily hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In 2023, it proudly received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted across all assessment areas. The nursery is committed to igniting children's imaginations through a child-centred approach, fostering independence and an early love for learning. A significant aspect of its philosophy is outdoor education, integrating free play, fresh air, and natural exploration into the curriculum. Healthy eating is also encouraged, with a focus on broadening children's palates and introducing them to various foods and cooking. Situated in a purpose-built facility, Apple Tree Nursery boasts a beautiful Wild Garden and benefits from its proximity to Calne’s streams and woodlands, providing ample opportunities for outdoor adventure. Each classroom also has its own tailored playground, ensuring age-appropriate outdoor engagement. The nursery actively fosters a strong community spirit, engaging positively with local initiatives. Our ethos Apple Tree Nursery is committed to igniting children's imaginations through a child-centred approach, fostering independence and a love for learning. A significant aspect of its philosophy is outdoor education, integrating free play, fresh air, and natural exploration. They also focus on healthy eating and community spirit. What it's like The management team has made inspirational changes to benefit all children, providing a well-organised curriculum that focuses on key areas of development. Children engage in fulfilling experiences, gain essential knowledge, and build strong connections. Ofsted Outstanding Outdoor Education Healthy Eating Focus Community Engagement Child-Centred Approach ## Pricing & funding - Registration Fee £50 - Registration Fee £60 ## Key facts Opening hours 08:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round (closed one week between Christmas and New Year) Age range 4 months until school age Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apple Tree Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285534 Lead inspector Michelle Oram Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219779)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY311880) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=apple-tree-nursery-sn11-8tg-ey311880) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apple Tree Nursery Last inspected 3 May 2023 · Michelle Oram 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 The management team has made inspirational changes to benefit all children, providing a well-organised curriculum that focuses on key areas of development. Children engage in fulfilling experiences, gain essential knowledge, and build strong connections. Inspector highlights - Children are extremely engaged in all age groups, happily and confidently interacting with peers and sharing equipment. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have an exceptional support network, with a dedicated SENCo providing engaging activities and liaising with external agencies. - Inspirational leaders and managers continually motivate staff to progress their own development, ensuring continuous improvement and acquisition of new knowledge. - Staff and leaders have developed a positive community spirit, using the local area as a learning tool through outings to the library, parks, and nature reserves. - Staff and children embrace the celebrations of various cultures and religious events, fostering a deep respect for diversity. Inspection #10285534 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219779) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have an exceptional support network around them. A special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works directly with the children in the setting's engaging sensory room and has built a trusting relationship to enhance their sense of belonging and build their confidence to learn and reach their expected milestones. The SENCo carries out detailed assessments of the children and creates engaging activities to ensure children make incredible progress. Outdoor space Pre-school children explore the resources available and make their way around the activity stations, inside and outside of the setting. For example, pre-school children decided to pour water down some drainpipes, confidently using their initiative to collect water in buckets from the outside tap and carrying them across the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Apple Tree Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKTPn3VZVgdV9qQjQmrnwwWBtZLHRZY2r-biLGFeHrJ1ypRgQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lucymay Liddington 2 years ago My son really has enjoyed his time here, it's a great nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURabnV5dVF3EAE!2m1!1s0x4871669a1972086d:0x37b5f4f8f450aec6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVfa6jwYaCTFyO__7w6zRt8dNoL19hd87dUrdW8de6Ql0R-eNgLvQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Rab Maccormack 8 years ago Brilliant staff,my kids love it here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbk5XQnFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871669a1972086d:0x37b5f4f8f450aec6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWM1T60CszVgd0s4-J24RrQRQl-VLfqNQP4ceH4bqhDdKjt3GQG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Neil-ben Elliott 8 years ago good place to put ur kids [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNDgzcTdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871669a1972086d:0x37b5f4f8f450aec6) Reviews from Google for Apple Tree Nursery. 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