City College Nursery

About this day nursery

City College Nursery in Norwich provides care for children from birth to four years. The day nursery is open all year, from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, and offers funded places for three and four-year-olds. The curriculum builds on children's interests, with a focus on their personal, social, and emotional development. In January 2024, Ofsted inspected the day nursery and rated it Good. The inspector found that the kind, caring, and patient staff have high expectations and help children to feel safe and secure.

Children have access to a forest school area for experiences such as den building, wood whittling, and exploring nature. Ofsted noted that staff support children in taking well-managed risks, like running up hills. The report also highlights that staff use songs, rhymes, and various activities to expose children to a wide range of vocabulary. According to the inspector, parents speak highly of the staff and are welcomed into the nursery to share what their child has been learning at home.

What it's like

Staff at City College Nursery are kind, caring, and patient, helping children feel safe and secure. They have high expectations and plan an ambitious curriculum based on children's interests, including a forest school for rich experiences. This approach helps children become confident and thrive.

Pricing & funding