--- title: "Arnold House Day Nursery, Nottingham | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/arnold-house-day-nursery-ng5-6hw-253203 description: "Arnold House Day Nursery in Nottingham — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Arnold House Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 68 Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottingham, NG5 6HW · Nottinghamshire Number of places 84 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire ## About this day nursery Arnold House Day Nursery, established in 1984 as part of Bear Care Day Nurseries, offers a nurturing and educational environment for children in Nottingham. The day nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, providing comprehensive care across two floors. The facility features a dedicated baby unit with stimulating toys and spaces for quiet play, messy activities, and sleep. Toddlers also have their own tailored areas for both energetic and calm play. A unique highlight is "Teddy’s Play Land," the largest multi-level soft play area within the Bear Care group, complete with slides, rope bridges, and a ball pit. Outdoors, a large playground with a soft surface and artificial grass allows for all-weather play, equipped with bikes, scooters, and various games. Preschool and out-of-school club children are accommodated upstairs, with adaptable rooms for varied developmental stages, including a language and literacy room, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The nursery provides daily meals, including breakfast, snacks, a two-course lunch, and a sandwich tea, with special dietary needs catered for. Children also benefit from local community visits to places like libraries and fire stations, enriching their learning experiences. What it's like Children are happy, confident and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the nursery. They arrive eager to explore and settle quickly, supported by an effective key-person system that ensures secure attachments and emotional well-being. Staff know the children exceptionally well, understanding their interests, home lives and family circumstances, which allows them to provide targeted support that meets each child's individual needs. Established since 1984 Teddy’s Play Land soft play area Outdoor all-weather playground Varied daily routine with meals ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged for half-day sessions, full days, or full weeks, with discounted weekly packages. Out-of-school care, holiday clubs, and funded hours top-up rates are also available. Full day and week care packages include all daily meals and snacks, while sessional care includes meals appropriate to the session. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - 10% sibling discount for the younger child when two or more siblings attend at the same time. - Sibling discount applies to five half-day sessions or three or more full days per week. - Full day and full week care includes breakfast (for arrivals before 8.15am), snacks, lunch, and afternoon tea. - Sessional care includes meals appropriate to the session times, with lunch provided for all morning sessions. - Out-of-school care rates include pick-up and drop-off services. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year (excluding bank holidays) Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 1999 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Arnold House Day Nursery Last inspected 7 August 2025 · Tracy Hopkins 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 Inspector highlights - All children enjoy freshly prepared nutritious meals throughout the day, and mealtimes are a social occasion. - Leaders plan a curriculum that supports children's continued learning, and staff understand what children need to learn at each stage of their development. - Staff provide activities within the daily routine to help children develop their independence, such as pouring their own drinks and learning to operate zips and buttons. - Staff report high levels of support and well-being, with regular supervisions and opportunities for relevant training. - Staff are deployed effectively to ensure the safe supervision of children, and leaders have oversight of incidents, taking immediate action to strengthen practice and reduce potential risks. Areas to develop - 1 adapt staff practice so that children receive the same opportunities to experience new learning and gain new knowledge and skills - 2 help children develop responsibility for their environment and care for shared resources. Inspection #10375283 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286688) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very positively about the care and support their children receive. They have confidence that staff understand and meet their children's individual needs. > Parents value the way the setting helps prepare their children for school, especially in promoting independence, confidence, social skills and language development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know the children exceptionally well, understanding their interests, home lives and family circumstances. This allows them to provide targeted support that meets each child's individual needs. Outdoor space Staff provide daily opportunities for children to build strength, coordination and control, indoors and outdoors. In the garden, children confidently balance along planks and tyres, carefully negotiating the uneven surfaces. This develops their core stability, balance and spatial awareness. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: April 2013 - August 2025 Good - September 2024 Requires improvement - March 2019 Good - October 2016 Good - April 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Arnold House Day Nursery ### Is Arnold House Day Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Arnold House Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Arnold House Day Nursery cost? ### Does Arnold House Day Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Arnold House Day Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Arnold House Day Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Arnold House Day Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Arnold House Day Nursery accept? ### Does Arnold House Day Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Arnold House Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Arnold House Day Nursery? ### How do I contact Arnold House Day Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Nottingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Arnold House Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Partou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School Arnold · NG5 6GS 4.5(44 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-arnold-day-nursery-pre-school-ng5-6gs-ey346312 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham Daybrook Daybrook · NG5 6BN 4.4(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-nottingham-daybrook-ng5-6bn-253182 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Beans Playgroup Nottingham · NG5 8NE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-playgroup-ng5-8ne-2525201 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery Nottingham · NG5 4HT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/coteswood-house-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ng5-4ht-ey480687 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Nottingham · NG5 3JA 4.8(31 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/poplars-blossoms-nursery-school-ltd-ng5-3ja-ey316871 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Willows Pre-School Nursery Nottingham · NG5 6EX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-pre-school-nursery-ng5-6ex-ey257438 See all nurseries in Nottingham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Nottingham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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