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Carlton Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.4(29 parent reviews)
·3 Maxwell Avenue, DERBY, DE22 1GQ · Derby
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Derby

About this day nursery

Carlton Day Nursery, established in 1994, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery provides a welcoming environment where children are warmly greeted by attentive staff.

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 1st February 2024. Staff provide a wide range of exciting learning opportunities that engage children, supporting the development of independence and confidence.

Babies, for instance, enjoy messy play activities designed to enhance their strength and coordination. Children are encouraged to behave well, showing kindness and respect for one another.

The curriculum, which has been reviewed and developed throughout the nursery, aims to ensure all children make good progress and reach their potential. Outdoor learning is a key part of the activities, with children exploring equipment, developing physical abilities, and coordinating movements as they climb and use tricycles.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with staff taking prompt action to work with parents and professionals to ensure children receive the necessary support, enabling them to thrive. Staff also prioritise developing children's speaking and listening skills, with staff in the baby room immersing themselves in play to support early communication, and staff throughout the nursery using songs and action rhymes.

Parents value the care and attention provided, reporting that they receive regular information on their children's progress and feel reassured that their children are in a safe and secure environment.

What it's like

Children happily enter this inviting nursery where they are warmly greeted by attentive staff. Staff provide a wide range of exciting learning opportunities that interest and engage children. Children are supported to develop their independence skills and show high levels of confidence.

Inviting atmosphereGood Ofsted ratingSupport for SENDOutdoor playFocus on communicationIndependence skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Carlton Day Nursery

Last inspected 1 February 2024

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 happily enter this inviting nursery where they are warmly greeted by attentive staff. Staff provide a wide range of exciting learning opportunities that interest and engage children. Children are supported to develop their independence skills and show high levels of confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff have worked hard to address the actions raised at the last inspection.
  • Staff gather important information from parents and carers when children start at the nursery.
  • Staff interact enthusiastically with children during play.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
  • Staff give high priority to supporting children's speaking and listening skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff in recognising and promoting children's mathematical language and understanding during activities
  • 2help staff to recognise and offer assistance when older children need support at mealtimes.
Inspection #10310175 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents value the care and attention that staff provide for children.

They comment that they receive regular information so they know what children have been doing each day and how they are progressing.

They state that they feel reassured that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff take prompt action to engage with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive the support they need. Early intervention and effective partnership working help children with SEND to thrive and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

Children have fun as they explore equipment outside. Staff help them to develop their physical abilities and coordination. Children beam with joy as they climb up ladders and learn how to push themselves along on tricycles.

Parent Reviews of Carlton Day Nursery

4.4
(29)
Haley Shaw
3 months ago

My autistic son, who can sometimes be a handful, was excluded due to what they described as “complex behaviour" ( which is unlawful and discrimatory).As a parent of a child with additional needs, I expected patience, understanding and appropriate support — not exclusion. I had to attend multiple meetings with management, and instead of working collaboratively to support him, it felt like he was being set up to fail. He has now been removed from his routine, which is incredibly important for autistic children, and this has had a significant impact on him. SEN children deserve inclusion, reasonable adjustments, and staff who are equipped and willing to support them — not to be pushed out when things become challenging.

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Grace Chorley
4 years ago

The Carlton Nursery is absolutely brilliant, with passionate staff and great management. The children’s best interest and development are always the highest priority to all staff. The changes that have been made recently have significantly improved the nursery with the introduction of ‘baby day’s’ software, which enables parents to have an insight into the children’s care from an app, other changes include the development of outdoor areas and improvement of indoor facilities ( IT room etc). The nursery also has a soft play which my daughter absolutely loves. I cannot recommended them enough you get flexibility which I haven’t seen at any other nursery (flexibility needed due to changing shift patterns) and an overall welcoming reception. Book a visit now :)

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Laoise Guaman
4 years ago

My daughter has been attending nursery for over a year and what an amazing experience it has been for both of us... The staff are brilliant, they are always happy to adjust to your needs. With me being at university they have supported not only my daughter but myself by being very flexible. Everyone at Carlton nursery are happy to help in whatever they can. Staff have supported my daughter with her development, it is so nice to see what she has learnt each day. Also, all the amazing activities they do throughout the day and being able to see these through "Baby Days" (app that they use to log their daily key points). The Carlton nursery is an amazing place!!

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ellie 24
2 years ago

I moved my daughter from another nursery to Carlton in October after a few issues and being unhappy when it came to nursery days, which was unlike her. Since joining carlton preschoolers we've seen a huge difference, so happy and always excited to go to nursery, she asks to go every day. All the staff made the transition so easy for us and provided so much support aswell as for my son when he joined soon after in the baby room. Both my children absolutely love nursery, we only wish we'd found Carlton sooner!

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Laina Froom
5 years ago

Over the past year I have seen many improvements made to The Carlton Nursery including new outdoor play areas, decorated rooms and the new baby days app. The app allows the staff to keep parents updated daily with information and photograph updates, as a result, communication is now exceptional. The staff are lovely and go out of their way to support the children and liaise with parents to cater for individual needs. They make a great effort to support the children with their learning and development which is now all recorded and monitored within the app. The staff deliver a variety of exciting activities to make special events fun for the children including Easter, Halloween and Christmas games and activities. They serve a variety of good quality, healthy food which my children enjoy. The management are supportive and have been extremely flexible throughout my maternity leave and furlough and they allow us to fit the children in around my husbands shift work which is invaluable. The main reason why we appreciate The Carlton Nursery is because my children are happy there. Thank you very much 😁

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: April 2009

  • February 2024Good
  • August 2023Inadequate
  • June 2018Good
  • December 2013Good
  • December 2010Good
  • April 2009Good

Frequently asked about Carlton Day Nursery

About the setting

Carlton Day Nursery registered in 1994 and is situated in Derby. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. The manager is qualified to level 5 and one member of staff is qualified to level 6. Other staff members hold qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens all year round, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
206091
Registered person
Blackwood, Arthur
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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