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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington # Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 87 Market Street, Pocklington, York, YO42 2AE · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 42 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children, focusing on independent and group learning through engaging activities. The nursery boasts expansive outdoor play areas, allowing children to enjoy fresh air, exercise, and learning in a secure and fun setting, even on rainy days with the provision of puddle suits. The curriculum is designed around children's interests to foster a love for learning, with dedicated rooms for different age groups: Pixies for babies, Imps for toddlers, and Elves for preschoolers. The nursery emphasises a flexible approach to childcare, accommodating various schedules such as term-time only, ad hoc creche sessions, and holiday clubs, understanding the diverse needs of working parents. Healthy, home-cooked meals based on the 'Eat Well Plate' are provided, ensuring a nutritious and balanced diet. The dedicated team of childcare professionals employs a creative approach to learning, with a strong focus on play-based development and the Curiosity Approach, using natural resources to encourage imagination and exploration. Our ethos Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington is committed to a play-based developmental approach, inspired by the Curiosity Approach. They focus on fostering a love for learning through child-led interests and exploration, utilising natural resources in a stimulating and nurturing environment. What it's like Children are happy at Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington, forming warm relationships with nurturing staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. They benefit from community opportunities, such as visiting shops and the library. Children play well together, share toys, and develop independence and physical skills. Flexible Care Options Extensive Outdoor Play Nutritious Meals Play-Based Learning Curiosity Approach ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 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://blueskydaynurserypocklington.com/pirate-and-princess-day) ## Key facts Food Healthy, home-cooked meals provided daily, based on the 'Eat Well Plate', offering a low sugar/salt but high fruit, veg and lean meat diet. Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10286365 Lead inspector Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217767)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634740) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=blue-sky-day-nursery-pocklington-yo42-2ae-2634740) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington Last inspected 18 April 2023 · Janet Fairhurst 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 are happy at Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington, forming warm relationships with nurturing staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. They benefit from community opportunities, such as visiting shops and the library. Children play well together, share toys, and develop independence and physical skills. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate they are happy at this warm and welcoming nursery. - Children benefit from a range of opportunities in the local community that teach them about the wider world. - Children have a positive attitude to learning and enjoy the stimulating experiences that staff provide. - The manager and staff have a good overview of the curriculum and identify gaps in children's learning early. - The manager and staff support children's developing communication and language skills well. Areas to develop - 1 adapt teaching within group activities to consistently support children's listening and attention skills - 2 place a sharper focus on planning purposeful outdoor activities to better support those children who prefer to play and learn outside - 3 support children to develop their early mathematical skills and knowledge, paying particular attention to counting skills and using numbers Inspection #10286365 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217767) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > happy their children are attending the setting > Parents are confident that their children feel happy and safe Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is good, individualised support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work in partnership with other providers and professionals to share information about children's development to help them make good progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from regular fresh air and daily exercise. However, staff do not consistently plan purposeful outdoor activities to extend learning as well as possible for those children who prefer to play outside. Inspection history Most recent inspection 18 April 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/50217767) ## Frequently asked about Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington ### Is Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington a good nursery? ### What is Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington cost? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington's opening hours? ### What age range does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington accept? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington have outdoor space? ### How does Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington? ### How do I contact Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in York Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Lyndhurst Private Pre-School Day Nursery York · YO42 2JZ ](/nursery/lyndhurst-private-pre-school-day-nursery-limited-yo42-2jz-ey264161) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### St John's Pre School And Nursery Pocklington · YO42 2QE ](/nursery/st-john-s-pre-school-and-nursery-yo42-2qe-ey248034) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Little Pips Day Nursery York · YO42 2NJ ](/nursery/little-pips-day-nursery-yo42-2nj-2858839) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.8 mi ### Muddy Boots Wilberfoss York · YO41 5ND 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-boots-wilberfoss-yo41-5nd-2834062) [See all nurseries in York →](/search?q=York) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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