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Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.8(6 parent reviews) ·128-130 St. Margarets Avenue, RUSHDEN, NN10 9PW · North Northamptonshire
Number of places
97 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive are dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education in both Rushden and Coventry, with almost 30 years of experience in the field. The nurseries focus on creating nurturing environments that encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning in children.

The Rushden location boasts extensive gardens and an emphasis on outdoor and natural play, catering to children from 3 months to 11 years old. This branch also runs "The Hive," offering breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs for children aged 4-11.

The Coventry setting, primarily term-time, provides spacious and welcoming indoor areas, complemented by an expanded garden to foster outdoor exploration. Both locations are committed to offering a stimulating, safe, and enriching experience for children, supported by experienced and friendly teams.

They pride themselves on being Ofsted registered and ensuring a high standard of care and education, highlighted by positive parent testimonials praising the supportive staff, engaging activities, and focus on children's development.

Our ethos

Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive are committed to creating nurturing environments that encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning in children, with an emphasis on outdoor and natural play. They aim to provide a stimulating, safe, and enriching experience, supported by experienced teams and a focus on children's development.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into this homely nursery by kind, caring staff who build strong bonds with them, helping them feel safe and secure. The use of natural and real-life resources sparks their curiosity and imagination, with babies exploring and toddlers engaging in creative play. Children show a positive attitude to learning and eagerly participate in engaging activities offered by the staff.

Ofsted registeredExtensive gardensOutdoor play emphasisTerm-time and full-year optionsBreakfast, after school, and holiday clubs

Pricing & funding

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)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Breakfast (funded session)£1.75 / session
  • Snack (each, funded session)£0.60 / session
  • Cooked Lunch (funded session)£5.00 / session
  • Tea (funded session)£3.85 / session
  • Meals, Non-food Consumables & Activities (8.00-18.00 session)£25.00 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.15pm, all year round

Age range

3 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive

Last inspected 4 April 2023 · Charmaine Cayton

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed into this homely nursery by kind, caring staff who build strong bonds with them, helping them feel safe and secure. The use of natural and real-life resources sparks their curiosity and imagination, with babies exploring and toddlers engaging in creative play. Children show a positive attitude to learning and eagerly participate in engaging activities offered by the staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and leaders are passionate about their child-led curriculum and ethos.
  • Children's independence is well-supported with effective care routines.
  • The manager and staff provide additional trips and experiences in the local area.
  • Children's behaviour is good; they learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively.
  • Managers ensure staff knowledge is kept up to date by offering in-house and additional training.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's teaching of communication and language to support young children's speaking skills further
  • 2improve consistency in staff teaching skills to support children to further build on what they already know.
Inspection #10280043 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents feel that the staff's communication is excellent."

"They praise the knowledgeable staff and appreciate the advice they offer on subjects such as potty training and supporting children's behaviour."

"Parents recently enjoyed being invited for afternoon tea to join the nursery's Mother's Day celebration."

"They say that staff are accommodating and caring, which helps children settle in quickly."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They receive good levels of care and specific personal development plans. Staff make timely referrals and work closely with other professionals and agencies.

Outdoor space

Toddlers explore the outside area pouring water through funnels and pre-school children use child-appropriate hammers to crush fresh flowers onto material to create colourful patterns. Children have the freedom to make choices about where they spend their time, and learn about their community through weekly trips to forest school activities.

Parent Reviews of Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive

4.8
(6)
Holly Jones
2 months ago

My daughters both attend the after school club at the HIVE and they look forward to going. They love all the staff who are super brilliant, very kind and courteous role models you want around your children. The food options are great and loads of activities for them To enjoy. The thing I love about the hive is the ease and smooth booking system it’s one less thing for a young working, very stressed mother to worry about! My girls speak very highly of the staff and always come home with positive stories to tell. Thank you so much Mollie, willow and Kelsey the girls love you xx

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Inspection history

Date: February 2017

  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • February 2017Inadequate

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