--- title: "Daffodils Outdoor Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Daffodils Outdoor Nursery in Arthingworth — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Jesson and her husband Chris are now putting their heart and soul into running Daffodils.\n\nThe whole team are wonderful, from the baby barn through to the older groups. The kids get the perfect blend of independent discovery play and the option to join in more focused tasks. This week the girls highlight was making birdfeeders and exploring the woodland and then seeing the feeders get devoured by all the different birds.\n\nThey do have a dome and indoor space for the very windy or minus degrees days. 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Daffodils Outdoor Nursery # Daffodils Outdoor Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Office 1 The Estate Office, Braybrooke Road, Arthingworth, LE16 8JT · West Northamptonshire Number of places 39 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority West Northamptonshire 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 Daffodils Outdoor Nursery, nestled in the picturesque rural landscape between Market Harborough and Desborough in Arthingworth, offers a distinctive childcare experience as the first of its kind in the Northamptonshire and Leicestershire area. The nursery caters to children aged 9 months to 5 years, focusing on a child-centric approach within a friendly, home-like setting. Children spend a significant portion, up to 80%, of their day throughout the year engaging in play and learning within an expansive outdoor environment. This immersive approach encourages creativity, imagination, and allows children the freedom to explore and investigate the natural world, fostering their full developmental potential. Highly trained staff are dedicated to enriching the learning experience, extending children's understanding while empowering them to navigate their own challenges and embrace risks. Daffodils operates for 48 weeks annually, observing closures for bank holidays, two weeks over Christmas, and a two-week period in late August for essential ground maintenance. Our ethos Daffodils Outdoor Nursery champions a child-centric approach, emphasising a significant amount of outdoor play and learning throughout the year. Their philosophy encourages creativity, imagination, and exploration of the natural world, with staff dedicated to enriching learning experiences and empowering children to embrace challenges and risks. What it's like Children arrive at the outdoor setting eager to see staff and their friends, and immediately engage in play. They confidently explore the environment and try new things, seeking reassurance from staff when needed. Children demonstrate close relationships and happily invite friends to join in imaginative play, supported by staff guidance. Outdoor Education Nature-focused Curriculum High Staff-to-Child Ratios ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers full-day sessions from 8.00am to 5.00pm for children aged 0 to 5 years, with a minimum attendance requirement of two days. Standard fees include breakfast, snacks, nappies, and extra activities, while parents are required to provide a packed lunch. Government funding is stretched over 47.5 weeks. 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 - Full Day session (0-5 years) £88 / day - Registration fee £130 - 15 hours Under 2s funding (stretched, 12 hours claimed by nursery) £84.00 / week - Additional day for 15 hours Under 2s funding £88 / day - 15 hours 2 Year Funding (eligible 2 year olds) Option 1 (stretched, 12 hours claimed by nursery) £40.00 / week See 13 more Good to know - A minimum booking of 2 full days is required across all age groups. - A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. - A deposit of 2 weeks of fees is required if the start date is more than 4 weeks away. - Government funding is stretched over 47.5 weeks of the year. - Fully funded places without additional benefit charges are limited and must be reapplied for each term. - Parents are required to provide a healthy packed lunch for their child. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Daffodils Outdoor Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10332270 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243657)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501649) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.daffodilsoutdoornursery.co.uk) Office 1 The Estate Office, Braybrooke Road, Arthingworth, LE16 8JT [© 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#/-0.89036/52.42557/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Arthingworth - [Day nurseries in Arthingworth](/search?q=Arthingworth) - [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=daffodils-outdoor-nursery-le16-8jt-ey501649) ## Key facts Food Parents are asked to provide a healthy packed lunch for their child, with the nursery providing seasonal snack teas and other nutritious offerings. Opening hours 8.00am-5.00pm Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day session Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Daffodils Outdoor Nursery Last inspected 6 March 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 at the outdoor setting eager to see staff and their friends, and immediately engage in play. They confidently explore the environment and try new things, seeking reassurance from staff when needed. Children demonstrate close relationships and happily invite friends to join in imaginative play, supported by staff guidance. Inspector highlights - Staff meet regularly to identify children - s learning needs and support their development. - Staff provide children with experiences in the environment to capture their interest and imagination. - Overall, staff interact with children well to help them to develop their speech and communication. - Leaders have a strong focus on staff well-being and retaining a highly qualified team. - Parents feel well supported and included in children - s development. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to further differentiate their practice to be able to meet the developmental needs of younger children more consistently, particularly with their speech and vocabulary. Inspection #10332270 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243657) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents explain staff always take on board their feedback when considering changes. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff put small targets in place to help children with special education needs and/or disabilities to make progress. Outdoor space Children arrive at the outdoor setting eager to see staff and their friends, and immediately engage in play. They confidently explore the environment and try new things. Staff help older children to use their physical skills, rolling tyres and lifting wood to create an obstacle course, and explain how to improve balancing and jumping. ## Parent Reviews of Daffodils Outdoor Nursery 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXdBGkKWWPgZejY1Zrn1uRukYVnHn4Sp-C5KyehHweu7CWCNXt0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlie Brodie a year ago Our girls have been attending Daffodils for over a year now, they absolutely love it!! Last year the nursery changed hands and the founding owners took the time to find the right people to take over. Jesson and her husband Chris are now putting their heart and soul into running Daffodils. The whole team are wonderful, from the baby barn through to the older groups. The kids get the perfect blend of independent discovery play and the option to join in more focused tasks. This week the girls highlight was making birdfeeders and exploring the woodland and then seeing the feeders get devoured by all the different birds. They do have a dome and indoor space for the very windy or minus degrees days. But majority of the time they are outside, with the right kit on they embrace the elements. We would highly recommend Daffodils! 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