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Dandelions Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Birch Avenue, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0NQ · Derbyshire
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Dandelions Day Nursery, situated in the heart of Newhall, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children from birth to five years old. Housed in a beautifully converted chapel, the nursery prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where young learners can thrive.

The dedicated team focuses on fostering development through a variety of engaging activities. Parents are encouraged to explore funding options available to support their childcare costs, ensuring accessibility for all families.

The nursery operates with convenient hours throughout the week, catering to working parents, and offers well-balanced, nutritious meals prepared on-site. Dandelions Day Nursery is committed to building a strong partnership with families, ensuring that each child receives personalised care and attention during their early formative years.

What it's like

Children happily enter the nursery and are warmly greeted by staff on arrival. They quickly settle and begin to explore and make choices about their learning and play. Staff support children well and offer encouragement, giving them confidence to join in and engage in different activities.

Converted Chapel LocationAges 0-5 YearsNutritious MealsAccepts Childcare Funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • 2 year old funding extra hour£5.50 / hour
  • 3 and 4 year old funding extra hour£5.50 / hour
  • Hot lunch for funded sessions£3.50 / session
  • Morning or afternoon unfunded session£27.50 / session
  • Full day unfunded session£55.00 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5:45pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dandelions Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 July 2024 · Kate Scheel

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 happily enter the nursery and are warmly greeted by staff on arrival. They quickly settle and begin to explore and make choices about their learning and play. Staff support children well and offer encouragement, giving them confidence to join in and engage in different activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The newly established leadership team has developed a clear and well-structured curriculum.
  • Staff support children well to develop positive relationships, providing sensitive care and guidance.
  • Staff give high regard to promoting children's communication and language skills through meaningful activities.
  • Children's awareness and understanding of the wider world is promoted through stimulating activities and visits, including regular forest school visits.
  • Staff encourage children to develop high levels of independence, preparing them well for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff in the toddler room to improve transition times after lunch, so children remain engaged and settled
  • 2strengthen communication systems with parents to ensure they know who the key person is for their child.
Inspection #10357465 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children display sheer excitement as they prepare to go outside to play. They learn to play safely in the sun and develop strength and coordination as they climb, balance, and use wheeled toys. Children's creativity is fostered as they play in the mud kitchen.

Parent Reviews of Dandelions Day Nursery

5.0
(1)
Lau Dalton
5 months ago

You wouldn’t ever catch me saying this about a nursery but this is literally my daughter’s second home and I owe them so much for making her so happy and comfortable. They have been brilliant with her, especially Mel and Jordan and couldn’t even begin to thank them enough. I promise, you won’t regret sending your child to this nursery! P.s-We are absolutely regretting the day Aleia moves up!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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