Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year.
Dan Dan's Ltd is a well-regarded nursery in Herne Bay, recognised for its outstanding care by Ofsted in 2024. The nursery prides itself on creating a warm, family-like atmosphere where children feel happy and eager to learn.
The dedicated staff are described as energetic, loving, and caring, going above and beyond to treat each child as their own. The nursery offers a stimulating environment with a focus on play, discovery, and fun, both indoors and out, with its garden often likened to a forest school.
Dan Dan's ethos, driven by its hands-on owner, Danielle, places children at the centre of their universe, fostering their blossoming into the wider world. The nursery strives to provide outstanding activities and opportunities, with many parents expressing sadness when their children have to leave for primary school, highlighting the positive and enriching experience provided.
Our ethos
Dan Dan's Ltd fosters children's blossoming into the wider world by placing them at the centre of their universe. The nursery offers a stimulating environment with a focus on play, discovery and fun, and its garden is likened to a Forest School. They aim to create a warm, family-like atmosphere where children feel happy and eager to learn.
What it's like
Children and their families come first at this inspiring setting where staff go above and beyond for them. Staff warmly welcome all children with smiles and cuddles, and children display exceptionally high levels of emotional well-being. Staff dedicate considerable time to discussing emotions with children using books and puppets, fostering a sense of security and safety. Staff are excellent role models and prioritise children's language skills exceedingly well.
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Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 18 June 2024
What it's like to attend
Children and their families come first at this inspiring setting where staff go above and beyond for them. Staff warmly welcome all children with smiles and cuddles, and children display exceptionally high levels of emotional well-being. Staff dedicate considerable time to discussing emotions with children using books and puppets, fostering a sense of security and safety. Staff are excellent role models and prioritise children's language skills exceedingly well.
Inspector highlights
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are exceptionally well supported. Staff offer outstanding support for children with SEND, tailoring activities and experiences to precisely address learning and development gaps. Staff dedicate considerable time to help children to regain key skills, such as using cutlery, where needed. Children with SEND are provided with excellent personalised learning.
Children relish in concocting ice cream creations outdoors, discussing the various ingredients involved. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Date: March 2019
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