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Cherry Tree Day Nursery (The)

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·1 Cherry Garth, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5FT · Derbyshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Cherry Tree Day Nursery, nestled in a tranquil cul-de-sac in Hilton, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from six weeks to five years old. Established in 1982, this independent nursery has evolved from a family home into a comprehensive childcare facility, featuring a purpose-built nursery centre, a dedicated baby unit, playrooms, sleep areas, and an expansive garden equipped with a mud kitchen, ride-on area, and vegetable patch.

The nursery's ethos centres on fostering each child's holistic development in a safe and supportive setting. They offer flexible care options, including full days, short days, and part-time sessions starting from three hours.

Beyond regular childcare, Cherry Tree Day Nursery also runs a 'Before School Breakfast Club' and an 'After School Club' with a pick-up service from local primary schools and pre-schools. Meals are freshly prepared daily by qualified nutritionists, ensuring a balanced and nutritious diet, with all dietary requirements accommodated.

The nursery encourages prospective parents to explore their facilities through free taster or settling-in sessions to help children acclimate to the new environment. Their team is committed to meeting the individual needs of both children and parents, prioritising creative and developmental learning across all age groups.

Our ethos

Cherry Tree Day Nursery's ethos centres on fostering each child's holistic development in a safe and supportive setting, prioritising creative and developmental learning across all age groups.

What it's like

Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff as they confidently move around the setting, choosing how they play. They eagerly explore the wide range of exciting opportunities, which help them make good progress in their learning. Children demonstrate good imaginative skills and very good social skills.

Established 1982Family-runExtensive Garden FacilitiesNutritious Meals

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on short days, full days, or morning and afternoon sessions, with additional charges for early starts and late finishes. Out-of-school clubs are also offered. Government funding for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years can be applied term-time or stretched over 50 weeks.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Before School Breakfast Club£10.50 / session
  • After School Club - pick up till 5.00pm£16.50 / session
  • After School Club - pick up till 6.00pm£23.50 / session
  • Additional hour/part hour (After School Club)£10.55 / hour
  • Short Day (9.00am - 3.00pm)£57.00 / day

Good to know

  • Offers flexible funding options: term-time (38 weeks) or stretched over 50 weeks.
  • Funded sessions can be taken as full or split sessions over five sessions per week.
  • Early starts from 7:45am and late finishes up to 6:00pm are available for an additional charge.
  • Additional hours or part-hours outside standard sessions are charged at a flat hourly rate.
  • Accepts employer and government childcare vouchers.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Short Day, Part-time sessions, Morning Sessions, Afternoon Sessions, Before School Breakfast Club, After School Club

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays & one week at Christmas

Food

Meals cooked fresh daily by qualified nutritionists; all dietary requirements catered for

Age range

6 weeks - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1996

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cherry Tree Day Nursery (The)

Last inspected 9 December 2021 · Susan Hyatt

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff as they confidently move around the setting, choosing how they play. They eagerly explore the wide range of exciting opportunities, which help them make good progress in their learning. Children demonstrate good imaginative skills and very good social skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate good imaginative skills, creating a pretend campfire and soup.
  • Children have many opportunities to develop their early mathematical skills.
  • Staff plan interesting activities for children to develop their physical skills, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Staff relationships with children are strong and supportive, with high expectations for behaviour.
  • Children are supported to be independent, learning key skills such as handwashing and pouring drinks.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to embed children's growing independence skills within routine activities
  • 2review and improve the nursery routines at story time, so children's learning is not disrupted.
Inspection #10062445 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents comment positively about their children's experiences at the setting. They are happy that their children have opportunities they do not get at home, such as access to the outdoors and messy play."

"Parents report that their children are more confident since attending the setting and are developing skills, such as independent toileting and making friends."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers provide a curriculum which considers children's individual needs. Children can access varied and interesting activities, which build on what they already know and can do.

Outdoor space

All children access the outdoor space where babies laugh as they splash in puddles, and pre-school children balance on large play equipment. These activities help children to develop confidence and coordination skills.

Inspection history

Date: April 2011

  • December 2021Good
  • September 2015Good
  • April 2011Good

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