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Appletrees Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
28 places
Age range
Not Listed
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire
About this day nursery
Appletrees Day Nursery, located in a rural setting in Ripon, provides a homely environment where children thrive following a "Good" Ofsted rating. The nursery offers a curriculum designed to prepare children for school, supported by a dedicated transition manager and strong links with local schools.
Staff at Appletrees Day Nursery create a nurturing and inviting atmosphere, fostering confidence and resilience through praise and respectful interactions. Children are encouraged to take ownership of their play, with staff extending their interests through engaging activities like trips to the post office or visits from a fire engine.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, boasting well-resourced play spaces including a mud kitchen and wet-play area, enabling children to interact with the natural world. Indoors, age-appropriate activities and routines allow children to make choices in their learning.
The "garden room" acts as a central point, offering free-flow access for children to explore various opportunities throughout the day. The nursery ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.
The experienced manager’s clear vision, rooted in kindness and respect, guides the well-established and supportive staff team in creating a happy and stimulating setting where children learn about different cultures and engage in teamwork and cooperation.
Our ethos
Appletrees Day Nursery's philosophy is rooted in kindness and respect, aiming to create a happy and stimulating setting. They foster confidence and resilience, encourage children to take ownership of their play, and emphasise outdoor learning and interaction with the natural world. Their approach supports children in making choices in their learning and encourages teamwork and cooperation.
What it's like
Children enjoy a homely setting and develop good bonds with staff and other children. They are encouraged to take ownership of their play, with staff using children's interests to extend their knowledge and skills, which helps them to learn about people in the community. Children have free-flow access to play inside, outside, and in the "garden room".
Homely rural settingStrong outdoor playCurriculum for school readinessGood progress for allExperienced leadershipNurturing environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Appletrees Day Nursery
Last inspected 7 March 2023
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 enjoy a homely setting and develop good bonds with staff and other children. They are encouraged to take ownership of their play, with staff using children's interests to extend their knowledge and skills, which helps them to learn about people in the community. Children have free-flow access to play inside, outside, and in the "garden room".
Inspector highlights
- Children have freedom to choose their own interests from an array of resources, which helps them make connections and develop literacy skills.
- Staff introduce new vocabulary and engage in meaningful play, helping children develop confidence in speaking and curiosity about the world.
- Mealtimes offer children opportunities to connect with key workers, strengthen relationships, and develop a sense of responsibility by serving themselves.
- The experienced manager has a clear vision for the nursery, valuing kindness and respect, leading to good progress across the curriculum.
- Children's well-being is high; they are keen and motivated to learn through play, demonstrating high levels of engagement, teamwork, and cooperation.
Areas to develop
- 1create further opportunities for children to talk with each other as well as with adults
- 2plan adult-led activities more precisely, in order to maximise the impact on all children's development
- 3extend opportunities for older children to develop their independence, such as at mealtimes.
Inspection #10262962 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents feel that communication is excellent. They praise the kind and caring staff and feel that their children develop well. They say that staff are very accommodating and caring, which helps even the most anxious of children settle in quickly.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All children make good progress.
Outdoor space
Staff have made wonderful links to the outdoors through well-resourced and exciting outdoor play spaces. Children enjoy playing in a mud kitchen, wet-play area and sandpit, which help them to observe and interact with the natural world around them. Children have the choice to play inside, outside and in the 'garden room', which is at the heart of the nursery and allows free-flow access.
Inspection history
Date: November 2009
- March 2023Good
- April 2017Good
- April 2015Good
- November 2009Good
Frequently asked about Appletrees Day Nursery
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