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Beltinge Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·Reculver C of E Primary School, Hillborough, HERNE BAY, CT6 6TA · Kent
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Beltinge Day Nursery, situated within the grounds of Reculver CE Primary School, has been a part of the Herne Bay community for over 30 years. The nursery is committed to providing a stimulating and secure environment where children can learn and grow.

They emphasise a partnership approach with parents and carers to ensure each child receives the best possible start in their educational journey. The dedicated team focuses on tailoring support and resources to individual needs, aiming to help every child reach their full potential.

The nursery offers sessional and full-day care options for children from infancy up to 4 years and 11 months, operating during term time for 38 weeks of the year. They boast a safe and engaging outdoor area that is accessible throughout all seasons.

What it's like

Children excitedly come into the nursery and have formed strong bonds with nurturing staff; they feel safe and confidently investigate activities. Staff support children's emotional development and behaviour through clear instructions and 'golden rules', and provide a wide range of activities to develop fine motor skills and problem-solving.

Established over 30 years agoOutdoor learning areaPartnership with parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate for under 2s£11.75 / hour
  • Hourly rate for 2 to 3 years£9.75 / hour
  • Hourly rate for 3-5 years£8.75 / hour
  • One-off registration fee£50 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Age range

Babies to 4 years 11 months

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Session types

Sessional care, Full day care

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Beltinge Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 July 2023 · Sara Garrity

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 excitedly come into the nursery and have formed strong bonds with nurturing staff; they feel safe and confidently investigate activities. Staff support children's emotional development and behaviour through clear instructions and 'golden rules', and provide a wide range of activities to develop fine motor skills and problem-solving.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form strong bonds with staff and feel safe and secure.
  • Staff support communication and language development and inspire children to explore vocabulary.
  • The special educational needs coordinator and staff put detailed plans in place and the manager makes good use of extra funding for additional support.
  • The manager brings strong nursery management experience and works closely with an effective management committee.
  • Staff track and monitor children's progress and offer focused activities based on children's interests.

Areas to develop

  • 1review how focused, adult-led activities are organised, to ensure there is a clear impact on children's learning
  • 2continue to support staff to develop their already good practice and further raise the quality of teaching.
Inspection #10301605 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator and staff make sure all children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have detailed plans in place to help them reach their highest potential. The manager makes good use of extra funding so that children receive any additional support and resources they need.

Inspection history

Date: March 2016

  • July 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • January 2017Good
  • March 2016Outstanding

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