Discovery Nursery @ Crabble Hill

About this day nursery

Discovery Nursery Ltd @ Crabble Hill, which registered in 2022, offers a welcoming and calm learning environment for children aged 0-4 years. Open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year, the nursery also provides a holiday club.

The overall effectiveness of the nursery was rated as good at its latest Ofsted inspection on 4th February 2025. Children are greeted enthusiastically by staff and settle happily into purposefully designed activities.

The nursery prides itself on fostering close friendships and secure attachments between children and staff, with a focus on an ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent, with staff making timely referrals to ensure specialist support.

This commitment ensures all children make good progress in their learning and development. Staff plan engaging activities daily, often based on children's interests, ensuring learning builds on what children already know and can do.

Examples include babies exploring play dough and painting, and toddlers learning mathematical concepts through play. The nursery promotes independence, with pre-school children learning to set up for snack times.

Leaders show a positive attitude towards continuous improvement, with plans to enhance the garden area for babies. Parents have expressed that their children are safe and well-supported, and that staff demonstrate genuine empathy and care.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at this welcoming nursery and receive an enthusiastic greeting from staff. There is a calm and focused learning environment where children develop close friendships and engage purposefully in activities tailored to their needs. Children enjoy their time at the nursery and behave very well, demonstrating secure attachments with staff and making good progress in their learning and development.

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