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Cavendish House Private Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
·Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DJ · Doncaster
Number of places
59 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Doncaster

About this day nursery

Cavendish House Private Nursery in Doncaster provides care for children aged from one to three years. It operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year, except for bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year. The day nursery offers funded places for eligible two, three, and four-year-old children. At its inspection in September 2022, Ofsted rated the day nursery 'Good' overall. The inspector reported that children are very happy and settled, feel safe, and form secure relationships with staff.

The curriculum is child-led and focuses on teaching life skills in preparation for school, such as using a knife and fork and taking turns. Children get regular exercise and fresh air during trips to recreational fields, supported by a degree-qualified sports coach. Staff use songs and rhymes to help develop communication skills, and children learn about healthy lifestyles through nutritious meals and handwashing routines. To improve, Ofsted suggested that the planning of adult-led activities could be strengthened to ensure they consistently challenge all children.

What it's like

Children are very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery and develop secure relationships with the kind and caring staff. They display a strong sense of belonging and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children are independent and lead their own play, benefiting from lots of fresh air and exercise. Leaders provide children with an exciting indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Good Ofsted ratingChild-led curriculumOutdoor learning focusStrong parent partnershipsDedicated staffHealthy lifestyle promotion

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cavendish House Private Nursery

Last inspected 23 September 2022

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 very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery and develop secure relationships with the kind and caring staff. They display a strong sense of belonging and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children are independent and lead their own play, benefiting from lots of fresh air and exercise. Leaders provide children with an exciting indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Inspector highlights

  • The highly qualified and inspirational provider and manager shows dedication to her role and plans a child-led, exciting curriculum.
  • The nursery curriculum focuses on teaching children life skills they will need for school, such as taking turns and using a knife and fork.
  • Staff morale is high, and experienced and well-trained staff feel supported and undertake regular training initiatives.
  • Staff effectively support children's communication skills using songs, rhymes, and clear speech.
  • Children develop positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyles with nutritious meals and learning about handwashing.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the planning of adult-led activities to ensure they are consistently challenging for all children.
Inspection #10229532 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents are very complimentary about the nursery and staff."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise with their degree qualified sports coach. They enjoy regular trips to the recreational fields, where they engage in lots of physical activity and benefit from an exciting indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • September 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • August 2013Good
  • December 2011Outstanding

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