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Blofield Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
·Fox Lane, Blofield, NORWICH, NR13 4LW · Norfolk
Number of places
29 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Blofield Day Nursery, affectionately known as "The Pink House," is an independent, Ofsted-registered nursery that has been providing high-quality childcare year-round since its establishment in 1994 by David and Betty Pugh. The nursery is dedicated to fostering a safe, warm, welcoming, and homely environment where children are encouraged to play, learn, explore, and develop.

The experienced team of early years practitioners, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and in collaboration with parents, aims to build strong foundations for each child's future. The nursery prides itself on over three decades of experience, its family-centric approach, and its commitment to fresh, home-cooked meals prepared in a 5-star hygiene-rated kitchen that accommodates all dietary requirements.

With a dedicated baby room for children aged 4 months to 2 years and a nursery room for 2 to 5-year-olds, Blofield Day Nursery offers a large enclosed garden accessible throughout the year and flexible contracted sessions, including full-day, morning, and afternoon options. Operating from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery is closed on Bank Holidays and for one week between Christmas and New Year.

What it's like

Children eagerly enter this home-from-home nursery with a strong enthusiasm to learn and explore. Staff warmly greet children at the door each morning, which creates a positive start to the day. Staff have built trusting relationships with children, helping them to feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

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Pricing & funding

This nursery offers contract sessions for regular bookings and non-contract sessions for extra ad-hoc bookings. Fees are split by age bands (0 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years) for full day, morning, or afternoon sessions. All standard daily charges include meals, nappies, sun cream, outings, and visits.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Contract full day (0-3 years)£88 / day
  • Contract morning (0-3 years)£55 / session
  • Contract afternoon (0-3 years)£49 / session
  • Contract full day (3-5 years)£84 / day
  • Contract morning (3-5 years)£52 / session

Good to know

  • Daily charges include all meals, nappies, sun cream, outings, and visits.
  • Contract sessions are for regular bookings; non-contract sessions can be booked additionally subject to availability.
  • Accepts 15 and 30 hours of childcare funding, with a small daily charge for additional services.
  • Tax-Free Childcare payments are accepted.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Closed on Bank Holidays and for one week between Christmas and New Year.

Food

Fresh home cooked meals prepared in our 5 star hygiene rated kitchen, catering for all dietary requirements.

Age range

4 months to 5 years

Session types

Full day, Morning, Afternoon

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blofield Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 August 2025 · Laura Redmond

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children eagerly enter this home-from-home nursery with a strong enthusiasm to learn and explore. Staff warmly greet children at the door each morning, which creates a positive start to the day. Staff have built trusting relationships with children, helping them to feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team has developed an ambitious curriculum that reflects the ethos of the nursery.
  • Leaders and staff recognise the importance of supporting children's communication and language development throughout all areas of the nursery.
  • Staff support children to lead a healthy lifestyle, ensuring ample opportunity for outdoor play and regular outings.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, with parents speaking highly of the support staff provide.
  • The management team is ambitious and strives to promote the best outcomes for all children by working collaboratively to support staff, children and families.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop effective behaviour management strategies that support staff to be consistent in their approach and build on children's understanding of behaviour expectations in the setting.
Inspection #10398475 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents discuss that the nursery is a home-from-home environment that involves parents and provides a wealth of information to support continuity of learning at home."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff ensure children get ample opportunity to play outdoors every day, as well as going on regular outings in the local area. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: January 2019

  • August 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • January 2019Good

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