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Blossom Grove Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
·49 Newlands Close, Doncaster, DN4 6RQ · Doncaster
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Doncaster

About this day nursery

Blossom Grove Childcare provides a nurturing and stimulating environment located in Bessacarr/Cantley, Doncaster, focusing on igniting children's imaginations and catering to their individual developmental needs. The setting aims to be a home away from home, fostering a sense of safety and security for children aged 6 months to 4 years.

The founder, Nicola, a former primary school teacher, draws on her experience as both an educator and a mother to create a personal and fun childcare experience. The nursery emphasises learning through play and offers various activities to help children thrive.

They also work closely with parents, providing consistent care and support through transparent communication and regular updates on children's progress. The setting prioritises safety, well-being, and consistent development, with policies in place for managing absences, accidents, and food safety, including comprehensive allergen information.

They are committed to environmental sustainability, educating children about eco-friendly practices, and integrating these into their daily operations.

Our ethos

Blossom Grove Childcare aims to be a home away from home, fostering a sense of safety and security. They emphasise learning through play and a commitment to environmental sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices into daily operations. The founder draws on her experience as an educator and mother to create a personal and fun childcare experience.

What it's like

Nursery leaders design a bespoke curriculum that is creative and aspirational and staff have high expectations for all children. Rooms are welcoming and homely; children make good progress, show enthusiasm, and staff foster strong social skills and independence.

Home-from-home environmentFocus on imagination and individual needsExperienced educator and mother founderStrong parent partnershipEnvironmental sustainability education

Pricing & funding

Fees are based on standard hourly rates, day rates, and specific charges for early and late extensions. Charges are structured by age bands (under twos, two-year-olds, and three- to four-year-olds) with daily voluntary meal costs. Funding can be used term-time or stretched over the full year depending on attendance.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate (2 years and under)£8 / hour
  • Hourly rate (3- and 4-year-olds)£8 / hour
  • Early drop-off (7:30-8am) all ages£6 / session
  • Late pick-up (5:30-6pm, Blossom Grove and Willow Grove only) all ages£6 / session
  • Food price all ages£6 / day

Good to know

  • A deposit of £25 per day is required to secure a place, returnable at the end of the contract.
  • Daily meal charges are voluntary; packed lunches must adhere to the nursery's food policy if opting out.
  • Funding is term-time only (38 weeks) but can be stretched across the full year.
  • Term-time only places for 3 and 4-year-olds are only available for children attending 4 or more days.
  • Ad-hoc holiday sessions for term-time children require a minimum booking of 6 hours.
  • Funding for 3 and 4-year-olds can only be used between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Key facts

Food

Meals provided with daily food charges, or parents can provide packed meals adhering to policy; peanut-free zone.

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

6 months - 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blossom Grove Childcare

Last inspected 19 September 2024 · Rose Tanser

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

Nursery leaders design a bespoke curriculum that is creative and aspirational and staff have high expectations for all children. Rooms are welcoming and homely; children make good progress, show enthusiasm, and staff foster strong social skills and independence.

Inspector highlights

  • Bespoke, creative and aspirational curriculum
  • Staff have high expectations for all children
  • Close partnerships with parents support learning between home and nursery
  • Babies thrive and form strong attachments with key persons
  • Staff promote children's health and provide outdoor play opportunities

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to support staff with their professional development, to develop and enhance their teaching skills further.
Inspection #10333294 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Nursery leaders value strong partnerships with professionals and work closely with services, such as health visitors and speech and language therapists; staff use their advice to support children who need some additional help with their care and learning needs.

Outdoor space

Staff plan times for children to play outside, to be physically active and enjoy the health benefits of fresh air.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

19 September 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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