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Coumes Spring Children's Centre

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·Coumes Spring Childrens Centre, Naylor Road, Sheffield, S35 0HG · Sheffield
Number of places
46 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Sheffield

About this day nursery

Coumes Spring Children's Centre, located in Sheffield, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to eleven years. ” They provide dedicated spaces tailored for babies, two-year-olds, and preschoolers, each with its own outdoor area for exploration.

In addition to these age-specific rooms, the nursery boasts a fenced garden where children can engage in growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers, connecting with nature. Communication with parents is key, facilitated by a dedicated Key Person system and the use of Tapestry, an interactive online journal, which allows parents to track their child’s progress and share insights from home.

Beyond nursery care, Coumes Spring also runs the Kingfisher Club, an Out of School Club and Holiday Playscheme, offering a safe and engaging space for school-aged children to relax, pursue hobbies, and socialise with friends. The centre’s approach focuses on respecting each child's individuality and supporting their development at their own pace.

Our ethos

Coumes Spring Children's Centre is committed to fostering a love for learning through an ethos that prioritises play and individual development, ensuring each child receives a “happy start in life.” Their approach focuses on respecting each child's individuality and supporting their development at their own pace.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and enjoy coming to the nursery, engaging with staff. Older children start the day with welcome time, counting days and singing in Spanish, while younger children explore stories with puppets and natural resources. Staff use music to develop children

Play-based learningOutdoor learning spacesKey Person systemOnline learning journal (Tapestry)Out of School and Holiday Club

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged hourly and split into two age bands: ages 0-2 and age 2 to starting school. Out-of-school and holiday clubs are charged per session depending on arrival and collection times. Breakfast and snacks are included for some sessions, but parents must provide packed lunches, nappies, and wipes.

  • Nursery fees (ages 0-2)£7.73 / hour
  • Nursery fees (age 2 to starting school)£6.83 / hour
  • School meal£3.00 / session
  • Breakfast club (8am – arrival at school)£6.00 / session
  • After school club (collection from school up to 4pm)£6.00 / session

Good to know

  • Nursery fees are charged per hour, split by age bands (0-2 years and 2 years to starting school).
  • Parents must provide nappies and wipes.
  • Breakfast is provided for early starts, and snacks are included; lunch options vary by age group.
  • Late collection is charged at £4.50 per 15 minutes.
  • Additional hours for holiday playschemes are available on request.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 11 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Coumes Spring Children's Centre

Last inspected 29 May 2024 · Caroline Brooks

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 arrive happily and enjoy coming to the nursery, engaging with staff. Older children start the day with welcome time, counting days and singing in Spanish, while younger children explore stories with puppets and natural resources. Staff use music to develop children

Inspector highlights

  • Children are settled, safe and happy due to a strong key-person system.
  • Staff support children's healthy lifestyles, including daily outdoor time.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery and report good progress for their children.
  • Managers have a comprehensive action plan and nurture staff specialisations.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen teaching during group activities, such as by responding to children's interactions with questions that extend their learning even further.
Inspection #10350589 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children love coming to nursery and settle easily.

Parents report that their children make good progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well and adapt activities so that all children can participate. The special educational needs coordinator develops individual learning plans for children and shares these with parents.

Outdoor space

Children spend time outdoors each day. Managers have developed a good relationship with the local school and take children to visit the playground.

Parent Reviews of Coumes Spring Children's Centre

5.0
(2)
Estela del Rio
2 months ago

A really fantastic team caring for our child. He started in 2023 and is still going after school. They are always open to support you, flexible, and always with a big smile on their face. Highly recommend

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

29 May 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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