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Ddc Nursery And Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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3.4(5 parent reviews)
·Ashling Pavilion, Southwick Road, Denmead, PO7 6LA · Hampshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Ddc Nursery And Preschool, located in Denmead, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year.

The provision received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 13 October 2022. Children are noted to be excited to come to nursery, forming strong attachments with the staff, which helps them feel settled and secure.

The setting fosters inquisitive and imaginative play, as observed when children collaboratively created a "car" and then a "motorbike" from planks, crates, and tyres, proudly demonstrating their balancing skills. The management team effectively uses assessments to identify learning gaps and promptly provides support, including appropriate use of additional funding to meet individual needs.

This dedicated approach extends to celebrating diverse cultures and communities through local outings, such as visits to a care home where children have developed strong bonds with residents. Staff are skilled at helping children understand and manage their emotions, promoting empathy and good hygiene practices.

Parents consistently speak highly of the nursery and its staff, highlighting the supportive environment for both children and their families.

What it's like

Children excitedly come into nursery and have strong attachments with staff, helping them feel settled and secure. They are inquisitive, imaginative, and learn good hygiene practices and independence skills. Staff skillfully help children understand and manage their emotions.

Inquisitive Young LearnersImaginative PlayStrong Staff-Child BondsTailored Support for AllEmotion CoachingStrong Parent Partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ddc Nursery And Preschool

Last inspected 13 October 2022

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 excitedly come into nursery and have strong attachments with staff, helping them feel settled and secure. They are inquisitive, imaginative, and learn good hygiene practices and independence skills. Staff skillfully help children understand and manage their emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are inquisitive and keen to learn, engaging in imaginative play and problem-solving.
  • Children develop independence skills, including self-serving snack and lunch, and learn about good hygiene.
  • The management team has implemented positive changes, including detailed discussions with parents about children's progress.
  • Additional funding is used appropriately to meet individual children's needs, with constant review of its impact.
  • Staff skilfully help children understand their emotions and develop empathy.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's questioning skills further so that children make the best possible progress in their language development
  • 2strengthen the organisation of transitions throughout the day so that children are fully supported.
Inspection #10237515 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk highly of the nursery and the staff.

They highlight that the staff support the whole family and not just the child.

Parents comment highly on the kind, caring and approachable staff.

They feel their children make good progress in their learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team use assessments well to identify any gaps in learning and quickly put support into place. Additional funding is used appropriately by the management team to meet the needs of individual children.

Outdoor space

The report mentions children creating a 'car' and then a 'motorbike' out of planks, crates, and tyres, and proudly demonstrating their balancing skills. Staff also risk assess daily to ensure the environment remains safe and secure, including checking wider field areas for walks.

Parent Reviews of Ddc Nursery And Preschool

3.4
(5)
Naomi Dixon
4 years ago

A fantastic nursery that clearly cares deeply about the individual needs of each child and takes time to build relationships with their families, and wonderful staff who we will greatly miss now that our daughter is off to school! Highly recommended.

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Phil L [spidrweb]
9 years ago

Our kids love it here. Always coming home and telling us they had a fun filled day. Michelle and her staff have really surpassed themselves. Great work.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: April 2018

  • October 2022Good
  • November 2021Requires improvement
  • April 2018Good

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