Opening hours
Monday to Friday for 52 weeks of the year, closing only for bank holidays. Opening hours are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Children's House Southwell
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
About this day nursery
Children's House Southwell is a family-operated nursery and pre-school committed to fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for children in Southwell and its environs. With a management team boasting over 35 years of experience in childcare, the nursery prides itself on its highly qualified staff who create stimulating environments to help children flourish.
They offer flexible childcare solutions, including part-time, full-time, and holiday club services, and are open to discussing individual family needs. The nursery emphasises child-led learning, allowing children's interests to guide their development, and actively integrates Forest School sessions led by a Level 3 Forest School leader.
Additionally, Children's House Southwell prioritises eco-friendly practices, reflecting a dedication to sustainability. Through a blend of fun activities, a home-from-home ethos, and a focus on individual support, including a language lead and SENCO for those requiring extra assistance, they aim to provide a solid foundation for each child's future.
Our ethos
Children's House Southwell is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere through child-led learning, allowing children's interests to guide their development. They actively integrate Forest School sessions and prioritise eco-friendly practices, aiming to provide a solid foundation for each child's future with a blend of fun activities and individual support.
What it's like
Babies confidently wave goodbye to their adult through the window and toddlers show great independence. Children in pre-school demonstrate a sense of belonging as they hang up their coats and fill up their water bottles. Children show a love of reading and make good progress in this small and friendly nursery.
Family-runFlexible childcareForest SchoolEco-friendlyChild-led learning
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
1 and 2 year olds (Under 3s Unit); Over 3s
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Children's House Southwell
Last inspected 22 August 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Babies confidently wave goodbye to their adult through the window and toddlers show great independence. Children in pre-school demonstrate a sense of belonging as they hang up their coats and fill up their water bottles. Children show a love of reading and make good progress in this small and friendly nursery.
Inspector highlights
- Staff support babies to develop their growing physical skills.
- The manager and staff pride themselves on providing a homely environment, where children feel relaxed.
- Staff are enthusiastic and work well together as part of a friendly and motivated team.
- Children enjoy a well-thought-out curriculum.
- Staff provide opportunities for children to explore and investigate freely.
Areas to develop
- 1ensure staff implement appropriate activities to support toddlers to develop their physical skills
- 2organise daily routines, such as snack and mealtimes, to ensure that children are engaged in purposeful play at these times.
Inspection #10236636 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment that they feel part of a 'large family'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs and/or disability coordinator has a good overview of how children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are developing. Through assessment and good communication, she identifies children who may require additional support, and referrals to services are completed timely to ensure support from other agencies is swiftly implemented.
Outdoor space
Babies are encouraged to stretch and reach for toys to build core muscles. Pre-school children take part in forest school sessions where they balance on logs, build dens, and climb on different structures, allowing them to manage risk and solve problems. However, toddlers' physical skills are not as well considered when playing outside, as they access trikes too big for them.
Parent Reviews of Children's House Southwell
5.0
(29)
Patter mL
3 months ago
My experience at Children's House has been very positive. I had moved my daughter from another nursery and was extremely nervous about her settling in as I know she does not do well with change. The staff and management picked up on this and I had a chat with them all to make a plan. This made me feel as though myself and my daughter were top priority and I really appreciated that. They allowed my daughter to have plenty of settling in sessions and ensured her Key worker was present. Due to this my daughter has a beautiful relationship with her key worker and is very comfortable at nursery, I am able to drop her in the morning with no tears and she throws herself into her key workers arms. I get updates through their app with wonderful photos and descriptions of what they are doing, this is very reassuring and lovely to receive throughout the day. I also got a card with a picture of my daughter on her first day which I love. I feel like children really are at the heart of what they do.
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Danielle Wilson
9 months ago
Both of my children have gone here, I absolutely love the people and the setting. The girls are all super friendly and always greet me smiling and excited to see my little ones. The food is brilliant for the children and I love the different outdoor areas for the different ages. They also update their app all day so I get to see lots of photos and what they’re up to. Wouldn’t ever take my children anywhere else. I travel from Rainworth each day
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Alice
a year ago
Our daughter has been going to Children's House for a couple of months now and is really enjoying her time there. The staff are all very friendly and professional - they create a welcoming, fun and caring environment, with an impressive range of activities and crafts for the children to enjoy and learn from. The food is great too, varied and healthy - we know our little one is always well fed!
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Alice Bateman
a year ago
Children’s house is absolutely wonderful! My 11 month old goes here and has done since he was 7 months old, he has come on loads and is really the happiest little boy ever! The staff are incredible and work so hard in providing a home away from home, even if my little one refuses to nap 😂 they do so many activities which are catered to each child and do lots for the babies development. They are always so kind and loving towards my boy and myself and make sure it’s not just the babies that are well but also assure us parents are okay as well! They’re so welcoming and I couldn’t be happier that we chose this nursery! Thank you again xxx
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Sophia L
a year ago
My baby boy started at Children’s House recently and thanks to the wonderful staff has settled in really well. He gets up to lots of fun activities and enjoys the meals/snacks on offer. I highly recommend Children’s House.
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Inspection history
Date: August 2016
- August 2022Good
- August 2016Outstanding
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