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Clarence House Grantham

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(24 parent reviews) ·70 Barrowby Gate, Grantham, NG31 7LT · Lincolnshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Clarence House Grantham is a welcoming nursery situated in a converted house on Barrowby Gate, conveniently located near the A52 for commuting parents. The nursery caters to children from 12 weeks up to 5 years old, with dedicated rooms and age-appropriate activities designed to foster development and fun.

The passionate team focuses on creating a homely atmosphere to help children settle quickly. A key feature of the nursery is its expansive gardens, offering various areas for play and exploration, including a popular mud kitchen and a separate pre-school garden with a climbing frame for physical development.

A sensory garden at the front encourages exploration of nature and mini-beasts. Beyond the daily curriculum, Clarence House Grantham incorporates additional activities such as Superstar Sports, Little Bakers, Gardener Green Fingers, Sensory Science, and School Readiness programmes.

The nursery prides itself on its community feel and commitment to quality childcare at affordable prices. Preschool children often transition to local schools in Grantham and Barrowby, with plans to establish links with the new school on the Barrowby Gate estate.

Our ethos

At Clarence House Grantham, we will always ‘Put Your Child First’. Our aim is to help your child extend and further develop key skills at every level whilst having tremendous fun and making new friends at the same time. We aim to provide the very best in quality childcare.

What it's like

Children are keen to explore and investigate toys and resources. Staff know the children well and follow their interests, which contributes to children's understanding of nature. Children behave well and celebrate their achievements.

Homely atmosphereExtensive gardensAge-appropriate activitiesCommunity feelAdditional enrichment activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

07.30 – 18.00 Monday to Friday

Age range

12 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

All meals and snacks are included

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clarence House Grantham

Last inspected 17 October 2022 · Hayley Ruane

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 keen to explore and investigate toys and resources. Staff know the children well and follow their interests, which contributes to children's understanding of nature. Children behave well and celebrate their achievements.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are physically active, using indoor climbing frames to develop strength, balance and coordination.
  • Children have opportunities to develop a love of books, and staff support parents in continuing this interest at home.
  • The manager and staff provide a curriculum that supports children to be ready for the future, encouraging self-sufficiency.
  • The manager uses additional funding effectively to meet the needs of individual children, such as providing extra sessions during school holidays.
  • Staff actively promote positive behaviour through praise and high fives, raising children's self-esteem.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to give the quieter and less confident pre-school children the support they need to fully contribute during planned group activities
  • 2support staff to build further on younger children's understanding of the benefits of making healthy choices about food.
Inspection #10233402 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Targeted plans are in place to support children's individual needs, such as to develop their social skills.

Outdoor space

When children show an interest in leaves in the garden, staff encourage them to use leaves in different ways. Children develop their early writing skills when they use pens and paper to draw around the leaves and stand on leaves in a bucket to hear the crunching sound.

Parent Reviews of Clarence House Grantham

5.0
(24)
Holly Moore
3 months ago

We relocated last year and chose this nursery for our little boy, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Our move took longer than expected, but May the Nursery Manager was incredibly understanding and kindly held our place until we were finally settled, something we truly appreciated during a stressful time. The staff are attentive, caring, and always willing to help. Our little boy absolutely loves going to nursery every morning. He knows all of his teachers and friends by name and genuinely looks forward to seeing them each day, which speaks volumes about the warm and nurturing environment they provide. Overall, this is an exceptional nursery, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new Nursery for their little one.

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Inês Ferraz-Tomlin
5 months ago

My daughter (almost 3) has been attending the nursery for about 5 months, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The staff are warm, patient, and genuinely care about the children. The nursery is clean, colourful, and full of engaging activities. Since starting, we’ve noticed huge improvements in her confidence and communication skills, specially when she started her English was only on a basic level and this past few months her language skills have grown massively. She especially loves the outdoor play area and the freedom to choose what to play with. The settling-in process was handled gently and thoughtfully, and the team made sure she felt comfortable from day one. We feel completely confident leaving her there and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing environment.

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Vicky Swales
a year ago

Both my children attend / attended the nursery. After experiencing all age groups I can honestly say it is a wonderful nursery. All the staff are so friendly, thoughtful and attentive to the children. I receive feedback daily, the staff have helped with all aspects from potty training to preparing a worried child for school. My eldest child still speaks fondly of his key worker and he left 5 months ago to go to school. My youngest child has just turned 2 and has been at the nursery since she was 8 months old. She speaks about the staff in her own way and gets excited to go to nursery this proves they enjoy their time there and feel comfortable going. Thank you for all your hard work.

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Christine Taylor
a year ago

Fantastic nursery with great outdoor space. We chose Clarence House for its location initially and as soon as we looked round we knew we’d made the right choice, the staff are lovely and it really feels like a home from home. My daughter loves her keyworker Nikki and from the moment she started I’ve felt reassured with regular updates and great communication from both her keyworker and May the manager.

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Anna Palluto
a year ago

My son started coming to this nursery when he was 17 months old. He is now 4 and will finish his preschool this year. The staff are fantastic and caring. May, who is the nursery Manager, had been helpful and responsive to any request I made. The location is also spot on as I travel to Grantham to work and I can say that I feel assured to leave my son whilst am working. I highly recommend this nursery in Grantham.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2016

  • October 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • February 2016Good

Frequently asked about Clarence House Grantham

About the setting

Clarence House Grantham registered in 2014 and is situated in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with various levels of early years qualifications, including a manager with early years professional status. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY478405
Registered person
Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd
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
Good

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