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Dream Days Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·105 Senwick Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1NJ · North Northamptonshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Dream Days Nursery Limited, established in 2022 and located in Wellingborough, NN8 1NJ, offers childcare on non-domestic premises. Operating all year round from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, the nursery welcomes children aged 9 months to 4 years.

The latest Ofsted report, dated 26/11/2024, rated the nursery as 'Good' overall. The nursery fosters a welcoming environment where learning begins as soon as children arrive, with a daily question designed to encourage active learning and a sense of belonging.

Children of all age ranges mix and learn alongside each other, promoting social interactions and independence. Staff adapt activities to cater to the age and abilities of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring good progress for everyone.

The nursery provides targeted support for children with SEND, communicating effectively with other professionals and parents to maintain consistency. Leaders are dedicated to staff development, offering continuous professional development, training, and supervision.

The curriculum is based on children's interests and developmental needs, creating a homely environment for all. Children learn about healthy lifestyles by actively participating in meal preparation and understanding oral hygiene.

The nursery provides funded early education for children aged 9 months, and two-, three- and four-year-old children, demonstrating its commitment to accessible childcare.

What it's like

Learning begins on arrival at this welcoming nursery with a daily question to generate learning before entry, encouraging children to be active learners and deepening their sense of belonging. Children mix with peers from all age ranges, exploring learning alongside each other, which promotes children's social interactions and independence. Children show that they feel safe and secure, with older children showing confidence and babies developing bonds with familiar staff.

Good Ofsted ratingSupport for SENDStrong parent partnershipsHealthy lifestyle focusWarm, welcoming environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dream Days Nursery

Last inspected 26 November 2024

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

Learning begins on arrival at this welcoming nursery with a daily question to generate learning before entry, encouraging children to be active learners and deepening their sense of belonging. Children mix with peers from all age ranges, exploring learning alongside each other, which promotes children's social interactions and independence. Children show that they feel safe and secure, with older children showing confidence and babies developing bonds with familiar staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff adapt activities to take account of the age and abilities of the children taking part, supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress.
  • Leaders are passionate and dedicated, supporting staff well with continuous professional development, training, and supervision.
  • Staff support children's communication and language well, using different methods like simple sign language and songs.
  • Partnerships with parents are a strength, with staff gathering valuable information and organising events to deepen friendships and generate stronger partnerships.
  • Children learn to enjoy healthy lifestyles, actively involved in preparing meals and understanding oral hygiene.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the existing key-person system so that all children who start nursery life have a designated member of staff to swiftly establish and promote strong relationships.
Inspection #10360154 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are highly complimentary about the care and education their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff adapt activities to take account of the age and abilities of the children taking part. This supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress. Staff support children with SEND well. They communicate with other professionals and parents to ensure consistency for children. Staff quickly identify gaps in children's learning and offer targeted support. They use additional funding effectively to ensure that it is tailored to the individual child and their needs.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Dream Days Nursery

5.0
(2)
Olly McGowan
2 years ago

Such a fantastic nursery! Two of my children have been a part of dream days, and we’re always sad for them to leave! I couldn’t recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

30 October 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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