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Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross # Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 learning Over 30 years experience Sustainability-focused Strong parent partnership Forest School ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Clowns Childrens Centre Clay Cross Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10131224 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178597)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313151) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.clownsnursery.com) Clowns Children's Centre Clay Cross, Stretton Road, Clay Cross, S45 9AQ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.41537/53.15891/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Clay Cross - [Day nurseries in Clay Cross](/search?q=Clay+Cross) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=clowns-childrens-centre-clay-cross-s45-9aq-ey313151) 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 - 1 support staff to consider the needs of individual children more closely when putting them into groups for activities and routines - 2 help children to understand the purpose of hygiene routines and the benefits of eating nutritious food. Inspection #10131224 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178597) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUYNKU8ohMDe6-k3xyTw1qIyvS5OqTDfldpxenYwK9MbmQ7Y9mSNg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvOU1UTkNREAE!2m1!1s0x48798e29a44e321f:0x29ba79a4d4f9f387) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLvUREjHg3rUxAKqYfjG_iy7YiwMl3m_CvtBpmrvP41CsVFRA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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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