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Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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3.8(4 parent reviews) ·Clowns Children's Centre Clay Cross, Stretton Road, Clay Cross, S45 9AQ · Derbyshire
Number of places
88 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Clowns Children's Centre has been providing childcare for over 30 years, since its establishment in 1990. The nursery focuses on play-based learning within a safe, friendly, and encouraging environment.

Their curriculum is designed to offer a wide range of opportunities, aiming for children to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. Clowns values each child as a curious, independent individual, fostering their development through carefully selected resources and dedicated staff.

The nursery prioritises high-quality interactions where staff guide children's ideas, language development, and critical thinking. They also implement continuous provision, allowing children to explore their interests and consolidate learning at their own pace.

Sustainability is a key aspect of their operations, with efforts to teach children about environmental care through hands-on experiences, waste reduction, and eco-friendly practices. A strong partnership with parents is encouraged through regular communication, valuing input, and organising family events to enhance the child's learning journey and integrate families into nursery life.

Our ethos

At Clowns, play is at the very heart of our ethos. Our Nurseries have been thoughtfully designed to allow children the opportunity to enjoy learning. We designed our innovative and exciting curriculum to give the children the widest range of opportunities. The success of our approach can be measured in the children's enjoyment and achievement.

What it's like

Children show secure attachments with staff and make good progress, demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning. They are highly motivated and engage with challenging activities, such as pre-schoolers exploring and identifying birds or toddlers experimenting with cornflour. The stimulating environment and range of resources support excellent engagement levels.

Play-based learningOver 30 years experienceSustainability-focusedStrong parent partnershipForest School

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Snack contribution (per session)£0.50 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

morning, afternoon

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross

Last inspected 27 January 2022

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 show secure attachments with staff and make good progress, demonstrating a positive attitude towards learning. They are highly motivated and engage with challenging activities, such as pre-schoolers exploring and identifying birds or toddlers experimenting with cornflour. The stimulating environment and range of resources support excellent engagement levels.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff and make good progress.
  • Staff provide many opportunities for children to be physically active.
  • Children are well supported for the next chapter in their education, developing independence.
  • Children behave very well and use their manners, showing respect and consideration for others.
  • The manager has high expectations and reviews practice to continuously strive for improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider the needs of individual children more closely when putting them into groups for activities and routines
  • 2help children to understand the purpose of hygiene routines and the benefits of eating nutritious food.
Inspection #10131224 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager is actively engaged with other professionals and agencies, which has provided opportunities for the staff to develop further knowledge to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross

3.8
(4)
Gabrielle Edwards
a year ago

Terrible to get in contact with, never answer emails and keep changing their policy's such as minimum required days. Waited months to hear back after they said they would contact me about a space in a specific month after a walk-around.

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jinny booth-isherwood
8 years ago

My daughter hated her previous nursery, she absolutely loves this one! she skips all the way Their and carnt Waite to go back. Fab job to you lovely staff !!

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Inspection history

Date: April 2006

  • January 2022Good
  • August 2014Outstanding
  • October 2011Outstanding
  • April 2006Outstanding

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