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Country Kids Day Nursery in Newark (NG22)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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4.8(23 parent reviews) ·Country Kids Day Nursery, Main Street, Newark, NG22 0AD · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Country Kids Day Nursery offers a nurturing childcare environment in Newark, focusing on outdoor play and hands-on learning experiences in the Nottinghamshire countryside. The nursery aims to foster children's self-confidence and self-esteem by allowing them to make their own choices and lead their learning journey, with a primary focus on nature-based activities.

They provide flexible childcare options and support families with understanding various funding schemes available for early years education. The nursery also offers a convenient school drop-off and collection service for local schools, along with a holiday club for older children.

Our ethos

Country Kids Day Nursery's philosophy centres on fostering children's self-confidence and self-esteem through predominantly nature-based activities. They advocate for child-led learning, where children make choices and lead their own educational journey, with a specific focus on outdoor play and hands-on experiences in a countryside setting.

What it's like

Children show that they feel safe and happy, demonstrating high levels of confidence and expressing themselves well. They learn to manage their feelings and behaviour through clear guidance and support from staff. Children of all ages develop a genuine love of books and reading, gaining skills such as listening and attention for the next stage in their learning.

Focus on outdoor playNature-based learningFlexible childcare optionsAccepts various funding schemes

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around optional opt-in or opt-out consumable categories, including food, non-food items, and activities. Additional optional charges apply for nappies and wipes. A registration fee is required to secure a place, though this is waived for children not using any private paid hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Full Day Session (Over 1s)£68.25 / day
  • Full Day Session (Under 1s)£63 / day
  • Morning session£42 / session
  • Afternoon session£36.75 / session
  • Food charges (AM session)£5 / session

Good to know

  • Registration fee applies to secure a place, but is waived if no private paid hours are used.
  • Parents can opt in or out of food, non-food, and activity consumable charges.
  • A packed lunch can be provided following nursery policy if opting out of food charges.
  • Optional opt-in charges apply for nursery-provided nappies and wipes.
  • Invoice discounts are available for emergency services and armed forces personnel.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Country Kids Day Nursery

Last inspected 15 November 2021 · Sharon Alleary

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 show that they feel safe and happy, demonstrating high levels of confidence and expressing themselves well. They learn to manage their feelings and behaviour through clear guidance and support from staff. Children of all ages develop a genuine love of books and reading, gaining skills such as listening and attention for the next stage in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager carries out one-to-one meetings with staff to help them to build on their practice and skills.
  • Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and plan a sequential curriculum based on children's interests.
  • Staff are positive role models and give children clear communication to help them know what is expected of them.
  • Staff provide a light, airy and calming environment and pre-school children have reflection time before lunch.
  • Staff place a sharp focus on developing children's communication skills, using every opportunity to introduce vocabulary and descriptive language.
  • Staff take advantage of global events to help children learn how to look after the planet.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1help all staff to continue to develop their interactions with children during adult- led activities so that the differing needs of all children are consistently taken into account.
Inspection #10205587 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff supervise children well and help them to keep safe by developing their awareness of how to identify and manage risks. For example, staff ask pre-school children about outdoor safety. Children tell staff they must not use the large equipment without an adult present.

Parent Reviews of Country Kids Day Nursery

4.8
(23)
Abby Kirk
9 months ago

Our son has recently started at country Kids but he already loves it, not fear or tears going in and he always comes out with a huge smile on his face. He has a rare condition which most haven't heard of including the staff at the nursery and I was so glad to hear that they had done their own research on it and printed off information for the other staff members, I made me feel more confident in sending him to country Kids knowing they know what to look out for with my son.

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Sarah Radford
3 years ago

I would highly recommend this nursery. My son has been coming to the Country Kids Kneesall nursery since he was 8 months old and has loved every minute of it, he is now almost 2 years old. His social skills have developed hugely and I know the staff do different activities with them everyday. They have a lovely outdoor play area which is used all year round which is good news for my son as he loves the outdoors in all weathers. The lunch time menu has a good variety and there are always healthy snacks in the mornings and afternoons. I would like to say a special thank you to Taylor who made my son feel very comfortable and i know he adores her. I would also like to say thanks to Sammy as she is so friendly and its nice to be greeted by such a happy positive person no matter the time of day!

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Sarah Morris
3 years ago

My grandchild has been a Country Kids girl since her mum went back to work, she must have been about 10 months. Country Kids have given her a wonderful start in life. She has made friends with other children, she loves the babies, she has been mentored by such caring staff. She has been given so many experience in a safe environment, too many to mention, and it will continue for some time yet. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sophie and her team from the bottom of my heart for the love they have given my little darling.

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Samantha Carver
8 years ago

My twin boys have been attending since Oct 2017. I was very impressed from my first contact with Country Kids. Jeanette and her staff team are professional, enthusiastic and very approachable. After visiting a few local provider's Country Kids stood out from the rest and it was the obvious choice for my children. The setting is light, bright and engaging offering lots of opportunity for indoor and outdoor creative play. The staff provide a nurturing environment that I was hoping to find for my boys. Outside providers come in to offer tennis lessons and dance/music sessions which the boys absolutely love. Staff take time to listen to any queries and deal with any requests straight away. I am very confident that i made the right choice with Country kids and my boys love it which says it all! Well done and thank you! �

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B Dean
2 years ago

I was very anxious about going back to work and leaving my 5 month old at nursery but Country Kids Day Nursery made the whole process a breeze. Nothing has been too big or too small, communication is amazing and the staff go above and beyond. Really pleased with how my daughter has settled and I would 100% recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 November 2021

Good

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

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