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Dalesplay # Dalesplay Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · Town Head, Hawes, DL8 3RQ · North Yorkshire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dalesplay Nursery is located in the beautiful town of Hawes, offering childcare services for children ranging from 3 months up to 14 years old. They provide both government-funded places for children aged 2-4 and sessional childcare, alongside breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs. The nursery prides itself on a personalised and friendly approach, aiming to offer a flexible service that caters to both working parents and those seeking social development opportunities for their children. The team consists of qualified staff who are regularly trained in paediatric first aid, food hygiene, safeguarding, and early years education to ensure the highest standard of care. They focus on fostering learning and development through engaging play that is tailored to each child's individual interests, with a system of key workers for children under school age to establish strong partnerships with families. Our ethos Dalesplay Nursery focuses on a personalised and friendly approach, tailoring engaging play to each child's individual interests. They utilise a key worker system to build strong partnerships with families, ensuring a flexible service that supports both parents and children's development. What it's like Children thrive in this nurturing and well-resourced nursery. Their can-do attitude to their own learning is driven by their determination to succeed. Children relish the freedom which they have to explore the outdoor environment. Government funded places Flexible childcare Qualified staff Personalised approach ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Session types Sessional childcare, Breakfast club, After school club, Holiday club Age range 3 months to 14 years old Term time / All Year All Year Established 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dalesplay Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10229334 Lead inspector Denise Charge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187082)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330700) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dalesplay-dl8-3rq-ey330700) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dalesplay Last inspected 24 May 2022 · Denise Charge 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 thrive in this nurturing and well-resourced nursery. Their can-do attitude to their own learning is driven by their determination to succeed. Children relish the freedom which they have to explore the outdoor environment. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff structure the curriculum to support and build on what children know and can already do. - Staff know how to respond to children's individual needs. - Children behave very well. - Children proudly help staff to prepare for snack time. - Children who receive additional funding are very well supported. Areas to develop - 1 extend children's communication skills even further by helping them to learn new vocabulary - 2 support staff to develop children's understanding of numbers and counting during children's play and routines. Inspection #10229334 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187082) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the communication systems which staff have put in place, especially the online story times and ideas for activities. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who receive additional funding are very well supported. Staff ensure that funding is specifically spent on individual children to enhance their skills and abilities. Outdoor space Children relish the freedom which they have to explore the outdoor environment. For example, older children decide to build an obstacle course and babies practise moving across different levels and surfaces of the outdoor area. Inspection history Date: March 2012 - May 2022 Good - February 2017 Good - May 2014 Good - March 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Dalesplay ### Which funded hours does Dalesplay accept? ### Where is Dalesplay located? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Dalesplay? ### What stands out about Dalesplay? ### What outdoor space does Dalesplay have? ### Does Dalesplay offer holiday club care? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hawes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dalesplay. - [ Awaiting first inspection 10.7 mi ### Little Berries Childcare Leyburn · DL8 4UH ](/nursery/little-berries-childcare-ltd-dl8-4uh-2846861) - [ Ofsted: Good 12.7 mi ### Dinky Dales Nursery Kirkby Stephen · CA17 4NQ ](/nursery/dinky-dales-nursery-ca17-4nq-2630747) - [ Ofsted: Good 13.6 mi ### Speckled Hen Day Nursery Sedbergh · LA10 5DL ](/nursery/speckled-hen-day-nursery-la10-5dl-2742277) - [ Ofsted: Good 15.2 mi ### Sparkles Carnforth · LA6 3DJ ](/nursery/sparkles-la6-3dj-ey548493) - [ Ofsted: Good 15.2 mi ### Kidz Day Nursery Carnforth · LA6 3BT ](/nursery/kidz-day-nursery-ltd-la6-3bt-ey479648) - [ Ofsted: Good 15.7 mi ### Kidz Day Nursery Middleham Leyburn · DL8 4QX ](/nursery/kidz-day-nursery-middleham-dl8-4qx-ey563308) [See all nurseries in Hawes →](/search?q=Hawes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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