Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 6pm
Appletree Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Sheffield
About this day nursery
Appletree Nursery is in Sheffield, S35, providing care for children from birth to four years old. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round and accepts government funding for eligible children. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in September 2022 and gave it an overall rating of 'Good'. The inspector reported that children are well cared for by a kind and attentive staff team and form secure bonds with their key person.
The day nursery uses its location near Grenoside Park for regular local walks. Outdoor provision includes a climbing frame, bikes, and a sand area. Children learn about healthy eating by planting fruit, vegetables, and herbs. According to the Ofsted report, parents speak highly of the staff and confirm their children have developed skills since attending. A special educational needs coordinator works with staff and parents to support children with additional needs.
What it's like
Children are well cared for by a kind, caring, attentive staff team. Staff focus on supporting children to develop secure bonds with their key person, helping new children settle and feel safe and secure. Children show confidence and behave well, learning about healthy eating and developing fundamental core skills.
Inclusive and FlexibleCharitable OrganisationScenic LocationOfsted "Good" rated
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
3 months upwards
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Appletree Nursery
Last inspected 6 September 2022
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 well cared for by a kind, caring, attentive staff team. Staff focus on supporting children to develop secure bonds with their key person, helping new children settle and feel safe and secure. Children show confidence and behave well, learning about healthy eating and developing fundamental core skills.
Inspector highlights
- Children are well cared for by a kind, caring, attentive staff team.
- Children learn about healthy eating as they plant a range of herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
- The special educational needs coordinator ensures each child receives the full support they need.
- Babies benefit from playing outside and going on regular walks.
- Parents speak very highly of the staff team and confirm their children have developed skills and knowledge.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff who work with children aged two to three years to use simple language and not ask too many questions when building on children's growing vocabulary
- 2review staff practice more closely to ensure all staff are consistently implementing the planned curriculum so that each experience provided is pitched at the right level to build effectively on children's prior learning.
Inspection #10229537 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the staff team.
They confirm that they are provided with clear information about their child, including their achievements.
Parents confirm that their children have developed their skills and knowledge since attending the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator liaises with staff, parents and other professionals when needed, to ensure each child receives the full support they need. This helps to narrow the achievement gap between children.
Outdoor space
Babies benefit from playing outside and going on regular walks around the local area. Two-year-olds develop their physical skills in the sand. Older children show skill as they ride bikes and climb up and down the climbing frame.
Google Reviews of Appletree Nursery
5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Westley Hobson Smith
5 years ago
All my children have attended Appletree Holiday club over the last couple of years and they’ve loved every day spent there. The staff are always friendly and really good at engaging and encouraging the children. Different daily activities are always arranged giving the kids something to look forward each day. The facilities are always clean and secure and I’ve always felt re-assured leaving my children with the Appletree staff.
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Richard 1
6 years ago
Maria Mallon
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2008
- September 2022Good
- October 2016Good
- May 2013Good
- October 2008Good
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