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Daisy Day Care

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·15 Millway, Ampleforth, YORK, YO62 4DR · North Yorkshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Daisy Day Nursery, nestled in the heart of Wallasey, Wirral, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment crafted to support each child's growth, learning, and overall well-being. The nursery caters to children from three months old up to school age, with dedicated rooms tailored for different developmental stages: 'Buttercups' for infants aged 3 months to 2 years, 'Poppies' for toddlers from 2 to 3 years, and 'Sunflowers' for pre-schoolers from 3 years to school entry.

The experienced and caring team is deeply committed to fostering an atmosphere where individual attention, creativity, and fun are paramount, ensuring every child can flourish and reach their full potential. The nursery operates with a focus on providing diverse childcare options, aiming to inspire and engage young minds as they embark on their early learning journey.

What it's like

Children are cared for by dedicated and nurturing staff in a warm and welcoming environment. They are curious and make good progress from their starting points thanks to activities tailored to their developmental stage. Staff also promote positive behaviour, helping children to understand expectations and prepare for their next stage in learning.

Nurturing EnvironmentAge-Specific RoomsExperienced StaffFocus on Individual Development

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full-day sessions. A minimum attendance of two days per week is required. For pre-school children receiving funded-only hours, meals and snacks are not included in the funding; parents can either provide their own food or purchase nursery meals and snacks.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Full Day£62 / day
  • Morning Snack (for pre-school children on funded-only hours)£2 / session
  • Dinner (for pre-school children on funded-only hours)£4 / session
  • Tide Over Tea (for pre-school children on funded-only hours)£3 / session

Good to know

  • Minimum attendance of 2 days per week is required.
  • Meals and snacks are not included in funded-only hours for pre-school children.
  • Parents of funded children can choose to provide their own food or purchase nursery meals.

Key facts

Opening hours

07:30 – 17:45

Age range

3 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Daisy Day Care

Last inspected 13 December 2023 · Jan Batchelor

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 cared for by dedicated and nurturing staff in a warm and welcoming environment. They are curious and make good progress from their starting points thanks to activities tailored to their developmental stage. Staff also promote positive behaviour, helping children to understand expectations and prepare for their next stage in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have worked hard to address actions from the last inspection, and staff have benefited from online training and team discussions.
  • The nursery curriculum clearly focuses on making children confident, happy, and inquisitive learners, with activities planned for individual skill development.
  • Staff support children to become confident communicators, introducing new vocabulary and allowing time for answers. They also work with parents and other professionals when children need additional support.
  • Snacks and meals are healthy and nutritious, with children encouraged to try different vegetables.
  • There are many opportunities for children to learn outside, including throwing, catching, feeding guinea pigs, and playing games.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen times of transition such as mealtimes and going outside so that children are clear about what is expected of them, and opportunities for learning are maximised
  • 2consider how to develop the outdoor area further to promote and extend opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside, including the youngest children.
Inspection #10307190 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report they are delighted with the way their children are cared for.

Parents describe the nursery's effective procedures to support their children as they start to attend school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When children are not making as much progress as they should be, staff work with parents to put in place appropriate support strategies. They recognise the importance of making referrals to other professionals in a timely manner.

Outdoor space

There are many opportunities for children to learn outside. Staff help them to practise throwing and catching. They feed the guinea pigs vegetable leaves, and squeal with delight as they play 'What's the time Mr Wolf?'.

Parent Reviews of Daisy Day Care

5.0
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: July 2012

  • December 2023Good
  • July 2023Inadequate
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • March 2018Good
  • October 2017Inadequate
  • July 2015Good
  • July 2012Good

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