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Discovery Nursery in Dover

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·Dover Discovery Centre, Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PH · Kent
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Discovery Nursery LTD, established in 2004, is a childcare setting located in Dover, offering a welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm during term-time, the nursery received a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on December 8, 2022.

Children are happy and safe, forming strong bonds with staff from the start. They are encouraged to be curious and enjoy exploring both indoors and outdoors.

The outdoor area is particularly noteworthy, having been significantly enhanced to provide ample resources for play. ".

The nursery also fosters independence, with children washing their hands, pouring drinks, and helping with tidying up. Staff swiftly identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working effectively with other professionals and tailoring strategies to individual needs and preferences.

Communication and language development are embedded throughout the curriculum, and children are supported in developing a love of reading and mathematical skills. Parents are highly complimentary, noting their children are always happy to attend and make great progress.

What it's like

Children are happy and safe in this welcoming environment and make strong bonds with the staff from the start. They are curious and enjoy exploring both indoors and outside. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills as they race around the garden road track on bicycles and excitedly play 'What time is it Mr Wolf?'.

Happy and safe childrenWarm, positive interactionsStrong SEND supportCommunication and language focusManager with clear visionEnhanced outdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Discovery Nursery

Last inspected 8 December 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 are happy and safe in this welcoming environment and make strong bonds with the staff from the start. They are curious and enjoy exploring both indoors and outside. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills as they race around the garden road track on bicycles and excitedly play 'What time is it Mr Wolf?'.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and safe.
  • Interactions between staff and children are warm and positive.
  • Staff successfully identify children who need additional support.
  • Communication and language are embedded throughout the curriculum.
  • The manager has a clear vision for the nursery and makes ongoing improvements.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend staff's skills to enable them to build on their interactions with older children, to further extend their learning
  • 2work more closely with parents to provide information on the importance of providing a nutritional lunch, and promote further children's healthy lifestyles.
Inspection #10263274 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents say that their children are always happy to attend, and make great progress in their learning and development."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff swiftly identify children who need additional support and work effectively with other professionals. Strategies are put in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These strategies are well thought out and tailored to children's needs and preferences.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy exploring both indoors and outside. They have many opportunities to develop their physical skills as they race around the garden road track on bicycles and excitedly play 'What time is it Mr Wolf?'.

Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • December 2022Good
  • April 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • November 2009Good

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