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Creative Days Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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4.8(4 parent reviews) ·Heath Fields Primary School, Field Avenue, Derby, DE65 5EQ · Derbyshire
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Creative Days Nursery, a family-operated establishment in Hatton, Derbyshire, brings over three decades of expertise to childcare. The nursery prides itself on offering a nurturing and secure setting for children from birth to five years old, focusing on their growth and happiness.

They provide flexible childcare solutions, catering to various working parents' schedules. The curriculum emphasises learning through play and exploration, supporting children's holistic development.

Beyond daily care, Creative Days Nursery assists in preparing preschoolers for their transition to primary school, maintaining strong connections with local educational institutions. The nursery also extends its services to include breakfast and after-school care for children attending Heathfields, offering convenient drop-off and pick-up arrangements.

The positive testimonials from parents highlight the nursery's dedication, with particular praise for their communication regarding children's daily activities and the quality of their meal options. Having received a "GOOD" rating from Ofsted, Creative Days Nursery demonstrates a commitment to high standards in early years education and care.

Our ethos

Creative Days Nursery's pedagogical approach is centred on learning through play and exploration, aiming to foster children's holistic development. They are committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment that supports children's growth and happiness, while also preparing them for their transition to primary school.

What it's like

Children arrive excited to start their day, developing warm relationships with kind and caring staff. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, teaching them good manners, sharing, and turn-taking. This family-run nursery ensures children feel safe and secure, fostering their development through engaging activities.

Family-run30 years experienceGood Ofsted ratingFlexible childcareLearning through play

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age groups (0-2 years and 3 years and over) and effective from January 2026. The nursery offers flexible sessions including full days, half days, short days, and morning sessions. Registration fees apply and lunch is charged as an additional daily fee.

  • 3 years and over: Full day (7am - 6pm)£57.00 / day
  • 3 years and over: Half day (7am - 1pm)£45.00 / day
  • 3 years and over: Half day (8am - 1pm)£42.00 / day
  • 3 years and over: Half day (1pm - 6pm)£42.00 / day
  • 3 years and over: Session (9am - 3pm)£45.00 / day

Good to know

  • Registration fees are required and vary depending on the child's age group.
  • Lunch is charged as an additional daily fee.
  • An hourly rate is available for additional hours outside of standard sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Breakfast & After School

Established

2001

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Creative Days Nursery

Last inspected 1 August 2024

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 excited to start their day, developing warm relationships with kind and caring staff. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, teaching them good manners, sharing, and turn-taking. This family-run nursery ensures children feel safe and secure, fostering their development through engaging activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop warm relationships with kind and caring staff.
  • Staff are skilled in developing the youngest children's communication through songs, rhymes, and stories.
  • Staff support children to learn mathematical concepts and introduce new vocabulary during play activities.
  • The on-site chef prepares healthy meals and gives guidance to parents on healthy lifestyles.
  • Children demonstrate an enjoyment of books and reading, with staff encouraging wide access and bringing stories to life.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to further extend children's play and make the most of all opportunities to fully promote children's learning.
Inspection #10339640 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the nursery.

They comment that their children are confident, independent and developing well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Senior leaders work closely with other professionals to implement individual support plans for children who need them. This helps to ensure that children who are at risk of falling behind receive swift intervention.

Outdoor space

Children transfer new knowledge from indoor play to the mud kitchen outside. Older children use paintbrushes with water to make marks on the wall outdoors, with staff narrating their actions to help develop skills for school.

Parent Reviews of Creative Days Nursery

4.8
(4)
Anjali Raghuwanshi
a year ago

Good nursery, my daughter goes here, the staff is really kind and takes care of my daughter very nicely. They pay attention to the little details that you need for your kids. Love when they provide the quick summary on how your daughter did throughout the day. Meal options are really lovely as well! Highly recommended as it is small, they pay a good amount of attention to the development of the kids. They have lots of activities planned out each day, so your kid would never be bored or stuck to screens. They would always be doing creative things or exploring in the garden. Very hygienic and always kept everything very clean and tidy.

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Louisajayne
3 years ago

Best nursery they have gone above and beyond with my boy I can’t thank them enough for all the support and he as loved everyday he’s been can not recommend this nursery enough x

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Caroline Clark
3 years ago

Friendly staff children are safe and happy to learn

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Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • August 2024Good
  • September 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • October 2013Requires improvement
  • March 2010Good

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