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Armthorpe Daycare Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3AH · Doncaster
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Doncaster

About this day nursery

Armthorpe Daycare Nursery is located in Doncaster and offers care for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Ofsted inspected the setting in December 2021 and gave it an overall rating of Good. The inspector found that children are happy and engaged, making good progress in their development, including those who speak English as an additional language. Staff work with parents to understand children’s individual routines and needs.

A love of reading is encouraged through songs, rhymes, and stories, which staff bring to life with role play and puppets. Activities are also linked to outdoor learning, where children use a forest trail to explore topics from books. Children are supported to develop their large physical skills, progressing from soft-play structures to balancing on wheeled vehicles. The inspector noted that the experienced manager sets a clear direction for improvement and that parents commented on the good communication and friendly nature of the staff.

What it's like

Children are happy and engaged in this warm and welcoming nursery. They make good progress in all areas of their development and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Staff work closely with parents and carers to thoroughly understand children's interests, needs and routines.

Warm and welcomingGood communication skillsLove of readingPromotes physical developmentStrong parent partnershipsEffective safeguarding

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Armthorpe Daycare Nursery

Last inspected 10 December 2021 · Andrew Clark

Safeguarding effective
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 happy and engaged in this warm and welcoming nursery. They make good progress in all areas of their development and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Staff work closely with parents and carers to thoroughly understand children's interests, needs and routines.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress in communication skills, including those who speak English as an additional language.
  • The well-qualified and experienced manager sets a clear direction for improvement and supports staff professional development.
  • Children are strongly encouraged to develop a love of reading through a wide range of songs, rhymes, and stories.
  • Staff bring stories to life with exciting role play, puppets, and links to other areas of learning, including forest trails.
  • Children's well-being and personal development are promoted well, including physical skills, healthy eating, and dental hygiene.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to consistently introduce children to a richer and more-varied vocabulary that further enhances their communication and understanding.
Inspection #10213988 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that this has helped their children to stay safe and settled throughout this period.

Parents are proud to send their children to the nursery.

They particularly appreciate the warm and friendly nature of the staff and the good communication.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff encourage children to assess risk in their climbing and balancing activities to develop their determination and physical skills. Children go on their own forest trail to investigate the habitat of imaginary woodland creatures after reading books about them. Staff help children to progressively build on their large-physical skills, from using simple rocking toys and climbing on soft-play structures to pedaling and balancing on wheeled vehicles.

Google Reviews of Armthorpe Daycare Nursery

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
Mhairi J
2 years ago

Great Nursery! I was unsure at first but my daughter has bloomed since starting there. She’s very well cared for

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Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • December 2021Good
  • May 2017Good
  • July 2016Good
  • March 2016Inadequate
  • April 2013Good
  • March 2011Good

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