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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 6. · 7. Big Yellow Door Nursery # Big Yellow Door Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Ranby House Preparatory School, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8HX · Nottinghamshire Number of places 12 places Age range 0–1 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Big Yellow Door Nursery provides a nurturing "home away from home" learning environment for infants aged 3 to 23 months. Located on the grounds of Ranby House Preparatory School, the day nursery upholds the same high standards, ensuring every child feels relaxed and at ease. The day nursery encourages exploration and investigation, both indoors with natural resources and outdoors with expansive spaces for children to connect with nature. The dedicated team focuses on individualised learning, fostering strong relationships with children and parents through a key person system. They aim to ignite curiosity and support development through enriching experiences, from muddy puddle jumping to educational nature walks. The Big Yellow Door Nursery is committed to providing a tranquil and stimulating setting where children can flourish at their own pace. Our ethos The Big Yellow Door Nursery aims to provide a tranquil and stimulating "home away from home" for young children, encouraging exploration and investigation through natural resources and outdoor play. They are committed to individualised learning, fostering curiosity, and supporting children's development at their own pace within a nurturing environment. What it's like This nursery is unique in that it only cares for babies up to their second birthday. At this point, young children move on to the host school's early years unit. Children appear happy and relaxed in this intimate nursery. Homely learning environment Natural resources focused Outdoor exploration Key person approach ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.bigyellowdoornursery.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5.30pm Age range 3 to 23 months Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Big Yellow Door Nursery Last inspected 23 January 2023 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 This nursery is unique in that it only cares for babies up to their second birthday. At this point, young children move on to the host school's early years unit. Children appear happy and relaxed in this intimate nursery. Inspector highlights - The provider has a strong commitment to ensuring children receive good-quality learning experiences. - There is a strong curriculum focus on the areas of learning that are most important to very young children, such as personal, social and emotional skills. - Staff ensure children's communication and language are a strong focus in the nursery. - There is a strong emphasis on developing secure emotional bonds with children when they begin their placement. - Staff promote children's independence well. Areas to develop - 1 provide children with enough time to process their thoughts and ideas when responding to questions - 2 consider further strategies to communicate with parents so that all parents have more accessible information about their children's care and learning. Inspection #10263508 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208711) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Big Yellow Door Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10263508 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208711)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609744) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.bigyellowdoornursery.co.uk) Ranby House Preparatory School, Ranby, Retford, DN22 8HX ## Explore day nurseries near Retford - [Day nurseries in Retford](/search?q=Retford) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=big-yellow-door-nursery-dn22-8hx-2609744) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > the patience and care the team offered our son is brilliant Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff ensure children get daily fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy walks around the vast, idyllic grounds of the host school and learn about nature while developing a healthy lifestyle. Inspection history Most recent inspection 23 January 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208711) ## Frequently asked about Big Yellow Door Nursery ### Is Big Yellow Door Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Big Yellow Door Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Big Yellow Door Nursery cost? ### Does Big Yellow Door Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Big Yellow Door Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Big Yellow Door Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Big Yellow Door Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Big Yellow Door Nursery accept? ### Does Big Yellow Door Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Big Yellow Door Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Big Yellow Door Nursery? ### How do I contact Big Yellow Door Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Retford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Big Yellow Door Nursery. - [ Provider closed 2.5 mi ### Thrumpton Kids Club Retford · DN22 7EA ](/nursery/thrumpton-kids-club-dn22-7ea-2772851) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Claremont House Nursery School Retford · DN22 7HJ ](/nursery/claremont-house-nursery-school-dn22-7hj-2750609) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### All Aboard Nursery Retford · DN22 7RP ](/nursery/all-aboard-nursery-ltd-dn22-7rp-ey550348) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Thrumpton Kids Clubs Retford · DN22 7AF ](/nursery/thrumpton-kids-clubs-dn22-7af-253090) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Kilton Nursery Worksop · S81 0DW ](/nursery/kilton-nursery-s81-0dw-ey476883) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Luans Little People Day Nursery Worksop · S81 0BD 4.8(26 Google reviews) ](/nursery/luans-little-people-day-nursery-s81-0bd-ey550981) [See all nurseries in Retford →](/search?q=Retford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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