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Daisy Chain Nursery in Lincoln

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(9 Google reviews) ·Billinghay Church of England Primary School, Fen Road Billinghay, LINCOLN, LN4 4HU · Lincolnshire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Daisy Chain Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Located in Billinghay, Lincoln, the day nursery focuses on providing a happy place where children can thrive and families can feel supported.

They emphasise a personalised learning approach, catering to each child's individual interests and choices, fostering a sense of joy and excitement in their learning journey. The day nursery aims to alleviate parental worries by offering flexible sessions and accommodating additional hours beyond their standard 9 am to 3 pm operation.

With a strong commitment to community, Daisy Chain Nursery strives to create a family-like atmosphere that sets it apart from larger childcare facilities in the area.

Our ethos

Daisy Chain Nursery focuses on a personalised, child-led learning approach, catering to individual interests and choices to foster joy and excitement. They aim to create a community-focused, family-like atmosphere, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to thrive.

What it's like

Children show that they feel safe and secure in this welcoming nursery. They demonstrate strong relationships with staff and confidently talk to them about what they are doing. Staff offer children a well-resourced environment where they are constantly engaged.

Ages 9 months to 5 yearsPersonalised LearningFamily Community Feel

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers morning and afternoon three-hour sessions for two and three-year-olds, with additional hours available on request. Fees are charged per session, and an optional voluntary service charge covers snacks, Tapestry access, local outings, and sun cream. Late pick-ups incur an additional charge.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
  • 3 year old session£21.00 / session
  • 2 year old session£24.00 / session
  • Late pick up fee£2.50 / hour
  • Voluntary service charge per session£1.00 / session

Good to know

  • Standard sessions run from 9am-12pm and 12pm-3pm, with additional hours available on request.
  • Late pick-ups are subject to an additional charge for every 15 minutes.
  • A voluntary service charge per session covers snacks, Tapestry access, outings, and sun cream.

Key facts

Opening hours

Standard sessions: 9am-12pm | 12pm – 3pm. Additional hours available on request.

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Daisy Chain Nursery

Last inspected 28 March 2022 · Hayley Ruane

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 secure in this welcoming nursery. They demonstrate strong relationships with staff and confidently talk to them about what they are doing. Staff offer children a well-resourced environment where they are constantly engaged.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and the acting manager are passionate about providing high-quality care and learning for children and constantly evaluate the nursery to make positive changes.
  • Staff implement a curriculum that helps children to learn key skills for future success, including outings to places like woodland which helps children develop confidence.
  • Staff work very closely with parents to support children's development, regularly speaking about achievements and providing suggestions for speaking skills.
  • Parents are invited into the nursery for special events, like "pamper someone special" days, which helps children make connections between home and nursery.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent, for example, during meal and snack times, and provide opportunities for them to learn how to keep themselves safe and manage risks.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to consistently extend and build further on children's learning.
Inspection #10138460 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff attend relevant training to extend their knowledge of how to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, staff support children to manage their behaviour and identify ways to encourage children to communicate their needs.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children remember favourite stories. They take turns with their friends to use puppets to tell a story about goats and a troll. A slope has been added outdoors to encourage children to climb and develop strength in their bodies.

Google Reviews of Daisy Chain Nursery

5.0
(9 Google reviews)
Jules Porter
5 months ago

My boy went to daisy chain nursery and it was the best decision I made. Carole and Jenna were amazing with my boy. They faced many challenges but they managed them well and put my theos needs first. Im am so grateful for the care all the staff at daisy chain gave him. The nursery is like being at home. Nurturing with a loving feel to it. Carole is warm and has a lovely approach to working with children. Jenna, put theos EHCP together and she did an excellent job of this. Any child is in safe, loving, kind hands here so I encourage anyone needing a nursery to enquire.

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Nicole Page
3 years ago

Daisy Chain Nursery - what a fantastic place! Our little boy started here over the past few weeks and we are so pleased with his progress in the little time he has been there. It’s a daunting time for any parent leaving them in someone else’s care, but Carole, Jenna and all the staff have been so welcoming and reassuring. The staff are first class; extremely knowledgeable and placing the well-being of the children at the core of everything they do. Regular photo/video updates put your mind at ease seeing your little one happy and content. I would recommend Daisy Chain to any parent wanting the best start for their children from an excellent team who will treat your children as if they were their own.

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Sleaford Branch
3 years ago

Great. Super friendly team, my daughter has been going to Daisy Chain for the second week now. The professionalism of the people there is obvious. I'm glad I chose them and I definitely recommend them to all first-time parents who have to choose a nursery 😊

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Trisha Hill
7 years ago

The Nursery is impeccable, the staff are passionate and caring, the children within the Nursery clearly enjoy their time there. I have no doubts in recommending this Nursery to any parent who seeks a nurturing, educational, fun setting. The staff are enthusiastic and motivated with each child and task. Learning is carried out with an explosion of passion, which is clearly observed from each individual teacher and child.

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Nikita and Stevan Sheppard
10 months ago

Best nursery ever and staff are amazing! Gutted my son is moving on to primary school

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Inspection history

Date: January 2014

  • March 2022Good
  • January 2014Outstanding

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