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This reflects the nursery's dedication to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children, focusing on their learning and development." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Discovery Childcare offer funded hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Discovery Childcare accepts funded hours. They offer the 15 hours for disadvantaged 2-year-olds and the universal 15 hours for all 3- and 4-year-olds, helping families access high-quality early years education." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Discovery Childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Discovery Childcare is open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5:30pm. 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Since its inception, it has focused on creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for young children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Discovery Childcare involve children in outdoor and gardening activities?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Absolutely! Children at Discovery Childcare \"enjoy getting involved in national gardening projects and quickly learn where healthy food comes from.\" They also engage in imaginative outdoor play, like creating a 'dragon' from various resources." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Discovery Childcare cater for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Discovery Childcare welcomes children from birth through to four years old. 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Discovery Childcare # Discovery Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · Unit D, Baron Way, Carlisle, CA6 4SJ · Cumberland Number of places 33 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Cumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 experiences Strong SEND support Superb parent partnerships Promotes outdoor play National gardening projects Good behaviour and attitudes ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://kingmoorpark.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Age range birth – 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Discovery Childcare Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10197961 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166767)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537588) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.childcarecarlisle.co.uk/) Unit D, Baron Way, Carlisle, CA6 4SJ Opening hours 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.96136/54.93352/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Carlisle - [Day nurseries in Carlisle](/search?q=Carlisle) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=discovery-childcare-ca6-4sj-2537588) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Discovery Childcare Last inspected 24 June 2021 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 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 - 1 support 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 - 2 strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166767) 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 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166767) ## Frequently asked about Discovery Childcare ### What is Discovery Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### Does Discovery Childcare offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours at Discovery Childcare? ### How does Discovery Childcare support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### When was Discovery Childcare established? ### Does Discovery Childcare involve children in outdoor and gardening activities? ### What age range does Discovery Childcare cater for? ### How can I contact 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Carlisle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Discovery Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Houghton Nursery Group Houghton, Carlisle · CA3 0PA ](/nursery/houghton-nursery-group-ca3-0pa-ey334729) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Jack and Jill Nursery Carlisle · CA3 9NH ](/nursery/jack-and-jill-nursery-limited-ca3-9nh-317382) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Stanwix Community Pre-School Carlisle · CA3 9DJ ](/nursery/stanwix-community-pre-school-ca3-9dj-317608) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Newtown Road Day Nursery Carlisle · CA2 7JH ](/nursery/newtown-road-day-nursery-ca2-7jh-ey406930) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery Carlisle · CA2 7LW ](/nursery/newtown-community-learning-center-t-a-first-steps-day-nursery-ca2-7lw-ey288187) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Munchkins Nursery Carlisle · CA2 7AN ](/nursery/munchkins-nursery-ca2-7an-317389) [See all nurseries in Carlisle →](/search?q=Carlisle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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