Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm
Dronfield Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
Number of places
34 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Derbyshire
About this day nursery
Dronfield Nursery Limited, established in 2014, operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, during term-time. This childcare setting caters to children aged 2 to 4 years.
The latest Ofsted inspection, conducted on 20th July 2021, rated the nursery as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children at Dronfield Nursery Limited settle quickly into their chosen activities, demonstrating happiness, confidence, and an understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
The nursery provides a caring and supportive environment with a strong emphasis on personal, social, and emotional development. The curriculum generally aligns with children's interests and needs, supporting their learning through a broad range of enthusiastic activities, both indoors and outdoors.
The setting particularly supports children's mathematical development, encouraging cooperation and problem-solving. Staff at Dronfield Nursery Limited are positive role models, promoting kindness and supporting children's emotional security.
The good key-person system ensures that staff know each child well, offering experiences that foster independence and social interaction. Parents and carers have expressed satisfaction with the quality of education their children receive, appreciating the staff's efforts in supporting their child's learning journey.
What it's like
Children arrive at the setting and settle into their chosen activity quickly. They are happy, confident and understand how to keep themselves safe. Children flourish in a caring and supportive environment, which has a strong emphasis on personal, social and emotional development.
Happy, confident childrenCaring environmentMathematical development supportedPositive role modelsGood key-person systemEffective safeguarding
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2014
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Dronfield Nursery
Last inspected 20 July 2021 · Susan Hyatt
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 arrive at the setting and settle into their chosen activity quickly. They are happy, confident and understand how to keep themselves safe. Children flourish in a caring and supportive environment, which has a strong emphasis on personal, social and emotional development.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy, confident and understand how to keep themselves safe.
- Children flourish in a caring and supportive environment with a strong emphasis on personal, social and emotional development.
- Children's mathematical development is supported well.
- Parents and carers are pleased with the quality of education their children receive.
- The good key-person system means that staff know each child well.
Areas to develop
- 1refine the curriculum to make sure that all children's individual learning builds on what they already know and can do
- 2review the deployment of staff to ensure their interaction and engagement with children support children's learning consistently.
Inspection #10075950 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education during activities outdoors and indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Dronfield Nursery
5.0
(4)
Marie Jenkins
3 years ago
An absolute wonderful nursery my older grandson Harlo loved it and so does his brother Cruz for me the knowledge that auntie Sara has is amazing keep up the good work guys xx
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Laura Elmore
5 years ago
I absolutely love this nursery for my daughter. Great professional staff. Lovely enjoyable environment for children. I wouldn't send her anywhere else.
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anna burgin
2 years ago
I thought the staff were wonderful with my twins, they were fantastic with my sons additional needs too
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luke joel
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: February 2016
- July 2021Good
- July 2016Good
- February 2016Inadequate
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