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Dronfield Nursery # Dronfield Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 274 Chesterfield Road, DRONFIELD, S18 1XJ · Derbyshire Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 children Caring environment Mathematical development supported Positive role models Good key-person system Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dronfield Nursery Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10075950 Lead inspector Susan Hyatt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168358)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477436) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dronfield-nursery-limited-s18-1xj-ey477436) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dronfield Nursery Last inspected 20 July 2021 · Susan Hyatt 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 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 - 1 refine the curriculum to make sure that all children's individual learning builds on what they already know and can do - 2 review the deployment of staff to ensure their interaction and engagement with children support children's learning consistently. Inspection #10075950 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168358) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLsaobb5FCllXnxCIQx8ViAJCgzcuIn5RYhSuRUTSjhkwW12g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCdy11MjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798362968e8cb7:0x851e905ea2ae8b1d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKG5wEr9SYFZjcUh2LOHtkgN1dM3Zk9ITvqpsdzahrPmpTAdQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpek9ta25nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798362968e8cb7:0x851e905ea2ae8b1d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLlvuvA3G6pOQBGn21j7f6Zfy-xJFYtBtBpc8TpaZhjmX1P7g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) anna burgin 2 years ago I thought the staff were wonderful with my twins, they were fantastic with my sons additional needs too [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURacWNTMjNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798362968e8cb7:0x851e905ea2ae8b1d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIbgd6W9k1we9I_eKUHH3eGOThLphC-aNnL0M0N8o-i6AUB7w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) luke joel 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRbl9xVUtBEAE!2m1!1s0x48798362968e8cb7:0x851e905ea2ae8b1d) Reviews from Google for Dronfield Nursery. 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