Opening hours
Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Davey Day Care
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
Davey Day Care, established in 2015, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year.
The staff are described as knowing the children well and implementing an effective curriculum tailored to individual needs, building on their existing skills and knowledge. Children are encouraged to lead their own play and explore in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The setting effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff and managers collaborating with parents and other agencies to ensure a consistent approach to care and learning. A notable aspect of the provision is the manager's curriculum model for babies, which involves learning in different themed rooms.
Children are welcomed warmly into the nursery, and strong, positive relationships between staff and children are evident. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the nursery, particularly regarding the support provided during settling-in periods and the progress their children make.
The leadership team has made significant improvements since the previous inspection, ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements are in place. The setting offers a range of age-appropriate resources and activities, with pre-school children keen to engage with climbing equipment, supervised to promote safe exploration.
Communication and language skills are actively supported, with staff encouraging babies to be vocal and teaching them signs, while also extending pre-school children's vocabulary through engaging activities. Children are motivated, curious, and exhibit good behaviour, demonstrating independence in making choices about their play.
The nursery makes the most of its rural location, offering activities that help children learn about nature.
What it's like
Children are welcomed into the nursery, when they arrive. Staff know the children well and, overall, they implement an effective curriculum that meets children's individual needs and builds on their skills and knowledge. Staff allow children to lead their own play and explore.
Welcoming environmentIndividualised curriculumStrong parent partnershipsEffective SEND supportOutdoor learning opportunitiesFocus on communication and language
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Davey Day Care
Last inspected 3 July 2023
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 welcomed into the nursery, when they arrive. Staff know the children well and, overall, they implement an effective curriculum that meets children's individual needs and builds on their skills and knowledge. Staff allow children to lead their own play and explore.
Inspector highlights
- The leadership team has made significant improvements since the last inspection.
- The manager has devised a curriculum model for babies in which they move around and learn in different themed rooms.
- Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills.
- Children are motivated, curious about the activities on offer, and their behaviour is good.
- Staff work effectively with children's parents.
Areas to develop
- 1improve how staff manage the organisation of transition times, particularly in the baby unit, to ensure children's well-being is maintained throughout the day
- 2help staff develop their understanding of how they can effectively support children's learning and independence at mealtimes.
Inspection #10283942 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They make complimentary comments about the support they receive from staff when settling their child in and about the progress their children make at nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met. Staff and managers work in partnership with children's parents and other agencies to ensure children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning.
Outdoor space
Staff offer a range of age-appropriate resources and activities, both indoors and outdoors. Pre-school children are keen to climb onto and jump from equipment.
Parent Reviews of Davey Day Care
5.0
(1)
Helena Ferraro
3 years ago
The staff at Davey Day are what make this nursery so special. The care and love they show our children is second to none.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: August 2016
- July 2023Good
- February 2023Inadequate
- March 2017Good
- August 2016Good
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