Opening hours
8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Discovery Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
Number of places
33 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Cumberland
About this day nursery
Discovery Childcare, established in 2019, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, the nursery focuses on promoting learning and development through various engaging experiences.
The manager and staff are particularly attuned to the needs of children, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing gradual settling-in sessions for babies. Children at Discovery Childcare form strong bonds with their key persons and are encouraged to explore, dream, and discover nature.
The curriculum emphasises challenging experiences that build on children's existing knowledge and interests, with staff proactively seeking early support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and other professionals to create individual support plans. Children enjoy imaginative outdoor play, like creating a "dragon" with diverse resources, and participate in national gardening projects, learning about healthy food sources.
The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on June 24, 2021, reflecting its commitment to providing a positive and supportive early years experience, though communication regarding early language development with the youngest children is an area identified for further enhancement.
Our ethos
Here at Discovery Childcare we know how important your child is and aim to deliver the highest quality of care and education to help them to achieve their best. We recognise the importance of the first few years of a child's life in their future development and we work in partnership to ensure your child's nursery life is safe, exciting, stimulating, and fun.
What it's like
The manager and staff are aware of the potential impact that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had on children. They recognise that some babies have had less opportunity to engage with others during the national lockdowns and swiftly introduce more gradual settling-in sessions. Children are clearly very happy and thrive in this welcoming nursery. They form a special bond with their caring key person.
Broad challenging experiencesStrong SEND supportSuperb parent partnershipsPromotes outdoor playNational gardening projectsGood behaviour and attitudes
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
birth – 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2019
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Discovery Childcare
Last inspected 24 June 2021
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The manager and staff are aware of the potential impact that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had on children. They recognise that some babies have had less opportunity to engage with others during the national lockdowns and swiftly introduce more gradual settling-in sessions. Children are clearly very happy and thrive in this welcoming nursery. They form a special bond with their caring key person.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide a broad range of challenging experiences that build on what children know and enjoy.
- The manager invests highly in her staff team, prioritising staff's well-being and obtaining additional help when needed.
- Staff are proactive in sourcing early support for children who have SEND, liaising with parents and professionals to create individual support plans.
- Partnerships with parents are superb; staff continually devise new ways to exchange information about children's learning and progress.
- Children enjoy getting involved in national gardening projects and quickly learn where healthy food comes from.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff working with the youngest children to adopt a more consistent approach in their teaching, that helps children to continue to build on the breadth of their vocabulary
- 2strengthen the focus for professional development and help all staff to gain an even greater knowledge of how to support children's learning further
Inspection #10197961 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) maintain attention during stories and complete actions to songs they enjoy. Staff are proactive in sourcing early support for children who have SEND, liaising closely with parents and other professionals and threading advice into children's individual support plans, which helps to close any gaps in their learning.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy time outdoors in the fresh air. They are imaginative and work together with others to create a 'dragon' using the wide range of available resources. Staff ensure that children are continually supervised as they move between the indoor and outdoor environment.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
24 June 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about Discovery Childcare
About the setting
Discovery Childcare registered in 2019 and operates from within a purpose built building on Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, including one with qualified teacher status, eight with level 3 qualifications, and one with a level 2 qualification. The nursery is open all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 2537588
- Registered person
- L & A Nurseries Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Not applicable
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