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Blue Sky Day Nursery # Blue Sky Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Becklands Park Industrial Estate, York Road, York, YO43 3GA · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 108 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Blue Sky Day Nursery, with locations in Market Weighton, Pocklington, and Cottingham, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through high-quality care and stimulating activities. They pride themselves on a flexible approach to childcare, aiming to accommodate diverse family needs. The team at Blue Sky is composed of committed professionals who receive continuous training to ensure excellent standards in safeguarding and early years education. The nursery offers various government funding assistance options to help parents with childcare costs and encourages them to explore available schemes. Blue Sky also provides fresh, homemade meals following healthy eating guidelines, ensuring children receive nutritious and enjoyable food throughout their day. The nursery operates for 51 weeks a year, with specific opening hours varying by location, and is closed on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year. They offer opportunities for work experience and welcome inquiries for visits to their settings. What it's like Staff form warm and friendly relationships with all children at the setting, treating each child as unique and special. Children are well-behaved, playing cooperatively and showing courtesy to each other. Staff use effective behaviour management strategies and encourage healthy lifestyles. Flexible care Government funding assistance Homemade meals Continuous staff training ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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. ## Key facts Opening hours Cottingham: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, early start from 7:00 am (with prior arrangement); Market Weighton: 7:45 am to 6:15 pm, early start from 7:15 am and 7:30 am (with prior arrangement); Pocklington: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, early start from 7:15 am (with prior arrangement). Open 51 weeks a year, closed on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Blue Sky Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10283825 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217436)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308984) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.blueskydaynursery.com) Becklands Park Industrial Estate, York Road, York, YO43 3GA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.67661/53.86672/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near York - [Day nurseries in York](/search?q=York) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=blue-sky-day-nursery-yo43-3ga-ey308984) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blue Sky Day Nursery Last inspected 12 April 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff form warm and friendly relationships with all children at the setting, treating each child as unique and special. Children are well-behaved, playing cooperatively and showing courtesy to each other. Staff use effective behaviour management strategies and encourage healthy lifestyles. Inspector highlights - The highly committed manager has a secure overview of the nursery's curriculum intent, with a strong focus on social, communication and physical skills. - Staff ensure that children and babies always have access to a range of resources to make marks and develop early writing skills. - Staff use effective ways to prepare each child emotionally for moves through nursery and from nursery into 'big school'. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported by a dedicated and knowledgeable SENCo. - All staff encourage children's communication skills well, engaging them in conversation and introducing unfamiliar words. Areas to develop - 1 extend the range of strategies used to enhance children's communication and language skills across all age groups - 2 help children to develop a deeper understanding of the technological world in which they live. Inspection #10283825 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217436) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the strong community feel in the nursery and the individual care their children receive. > Parents of children with SEND value the support given with funding, referrals and meetings. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is dedicated and knowledgeable, working closely with parents, key persons, and other professionals to ensure children receive all the support they need. The SENCo's attention is focused well to meet the needs of children receiving extra funding, helping to prepare them for school. ## Parent Reviews of Blue Sky Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWGcwb1m3tugkvOSwSB0OHTHiyyQT-sSroCmpeatdZdb_taQPEB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Justin Clark 9 years ago Brilliant staff, great atmosphere and safe and thoughtful environment. 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