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Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) # Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1RQ · Cambridgeshire Number of places 91 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Cambridgeshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) has been operating since 2001, providing childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Open all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays, children are happy and settled, enjoying their time at the nursery. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 17 May 2022. Children are curious and motivated to learn, using various resources to develop their imaginative skills, such as making a ‘river’ with water or ‘potions’ with natural items like flowers and herbs. Babies form strong relationships with staff and are encouraged to develop independence and self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and pouring water. The nursery values outdoor learning, with children enjoying stories in the garden and exploring nature, identifying birds and discussing fledglings. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff understanding their needs and working closely with parents and other professionals to review children's next steps. Parents consistently provide positive feedback, feeling exceptionally well informed about their children's learning and appreciating the approachable staff. What it's like Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the nursery, exploring and using various resources to develop their imaginative skills. Babies have strong relationships with staff and develop independence and self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and pouring water. Curious, motivated learners Strong imaginative play Supportive SEND provision Valued outdoor learning Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays Term time / All Year All Year Established 2001 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) Last inspected 17 May 2022 · Lisa Topham 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 are happy, settled and enjoy their time at the nursery, exploring and using various resources to develop their imaginative skills. Babies have strong relationships with staff and develop independence and self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and pouring water. Inspector highlights - Children are curious and motivated to learn, using excellent imaginative skills. - The inspiring leadership team and highly qualified staff work exceptionally well together, with an excellent understanding of how children learn. - Staff promote children's social skills, helping them listen, share, take turns, and be kind. - Children have a strong drive to explore and relish solving problems, persevering with their ideas. - Partnerships with parents are very well established, and parents are exceptionally well informed about their children's learning. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should support staff to focus more precisely on what they want children to learn from activities so that they clearly know what knowledge and skills they want children to gain. Inspection #10113004 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186419) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10113004 Lead inspector Lisa Topham Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186419)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136664) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=crocus-early-years-hinxton-hall-nursery-cb10-1rq-ey136664) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents report how exceptionally well informed they are about their children's learning and provide incredibly positive comments about their children's experiences at the nursery. They say that staff are approachable and always have time for them." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff understand their needs and work well with other professionals. Staff work closely with parents to review children's next steps, which helps them to decide what to teach next. Outdoor space Children enjoy sitting in the garden listening to stories. Staff use children's interests to explore the world around them, talking about noisy fledglings and identifying birds in the sky. Inspection history Date: November 2003 - May 2022 Good - June 2014 Outstanding - June 2011 Outstanding - November 2003 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) ### How many children are on roll at Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)? ### What outdoor space does Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) use? ### Is Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) suitable for under-twos? ### What are the main strengths of Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery)? ### How is Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery) classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hinxton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Crocus Early Years (Hinxton Hall Nursery). - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Chesterfords Community Preschool Saffron Walden · CB10 1NS ](/nursery/the-chesterfords-community-preschool-cb10-1ns-ey430960) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### Sawston Nursery Cambridge · CB22 3UW 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sawston-nursery-cb22-3uw-221629) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### The Old Station Nursery, Granta Park Cambridge · CB21 6GP 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-granta-park-cb21-6gp-259680) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Jigsaw Preschool Cambridge · CB22 3GB ](/nursery/jigsaw-preschool-cb22-3gb-ey479514) - [ Ofsted: Met 3.0 mi ### Abington Annexe Community Childcare Cambridge · CB21 6AE ](/nursery/abington-annexe-community-childcare-cb21-6ae-2747175) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.7 mi ### Babraham Nursery Cambridge · CB22 3AQ ](/nursery/babraham-nursery-cb22-3aq-221547) [See all nurseries in Hinxton →](/search?q=Hinxton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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