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Ducklings Private Nursery in Nottingham

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.8(49 parent reviews) ·69 Derby Road, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5HY · Derbyshire
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Ducklings Private Nursery, established in 2009, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children across its Sandiacre, Beeston, and Sutton Coldfield locations, with a new setting in Stapleford. The nursery prioritises personalised care with a dedicated team of over 35 highly qualified staff members, ensuring a favourable staff-to-child ratio for individual attention.

They implement a comprehensive curriculum, blending structured educational activities with opportunities for free play, aiming to foster holistic development in every child. The nursery prides itself on creating inspiring spaces filled with light and colour, transcending a typical "home away from home" atmosphere.

Emphasising a collaborative approach, Ducklings encourages parental involvement through the Famly app, keeping families connected to their child's developmental milestones and learning journey. Beyond academics, the nursery focuses on children's physical well-being by providing nutritious meals and documenting individual "Learning Stories," ensuring a rich and rewarding experience daily.

Our ethos

Ducklings Private Nursery aims to foster holistic development by blending structured educational activities with free play. They focus on personalised care, a favourable staff-to-child ratio, and parental involvement through the Famly app. The nursery also emphasises children's physical well-being with nutritious meals and "Learning Stories" to document their journey.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the nursery, with staff focusing on personal, social, and emotional well-being by offering reassurance and comfort. Staff also provide experiences to help children develop a sense of belonging through displaying family photographs. Communication skills are supported through activities like singing songs to babies during nappy changes, reading stories, and daily circle time for older children where stories are brought to life.

Established 200935+ Staff MembersHolistic ApproachParent Partnership via Famly AppNutritious Meals

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

3 months - 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ducklings Private Nursery

Last inspected 5 January 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

Children enjoy their time at the nursery, with staff focusing on personal, social, and emotional well-being by offering reassurance and comfort. Staff also provide experiences to help children develop a sense of belonging through displaying family photographs. Communication skills are supported through activities like singing songs to babies during nappy changes, reading stories, and daily circle time for older children where stories are brought to life.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy their time at the nursery and staff focus on their personal, social, and emotional well-being.
  • Staff support children's communication skills well through various activities and experiences.
  • Staff understand the importance of small-muscle skills and hand-eye coordination for future writing and provide activities like 'dough disco'.
  • Children behave well, respond positively to instructions, and staff use praise and encouragement effectively.
  • Staff receive regular supervision and professional development, with the nursery closing early once a week for training and curriculum meetings.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's knowledge of the curriculum intent, so they are clear about what it is that children need to learn, to help them reach their full potential
  • 2make the most of daily routines such as mealtimes, to interact and prompt discussion with children, to extend their learning further
  • 3help staff to consistently explain to children the impact their behaviour could potentially have on themselves or others.
Inspection #10319706 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents express they are very happy with the care their children receive at the nursery.

They say that staff communication is good, and they are fully aware of their child's achievements and what it is they are learning next.

Parents comment that they receive weekly ideas for activities to do at home to stretch children's learning further.

Parent Reviews of Ducklings Private Nursery

4.8
(49)
kyle ruffin
2 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend Ducklings Nursery highly enough. My daughter has been attending for nearly two years now and the progress she has made in that time has been absolutely amazing. Her confidence, learning and social skills have grown so much, and it’s lovely to see how happy she is every time she goes in. The staff are incredibly caring, supportive and attentive. They always take the time to make sure each child feels comfortable, valued and encouraged to learn and explore. It really gives me peace of mind knowing she is in such a safe and nurturing environment. I honestly cannot thank the team at Ducklings Nursery enough for their ongoing support and dedication. They truly go above and beyond for the children and families. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a warm, professional and supportive place for their child.

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Chloe Shepherd
2 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery for our daughter. Every member of staff greets her with a huge smile and cuddle, she’s happy to go to whoever comes to the door because everyone takes time and care to form a connection to the children. I feel at ease sending her to nursery each morning that she’ll be offered a healthy balanced diet for breakfast, snack, and lunch and that there will be plenty of activities and playtime to help her development. Our daughter was born 12 weeks early but is showing so many signs of healthy development and we think sending her to nursery has helped especially with her social development as she’s such a happy girl to be around other people. Thank you Ducklings 🐥

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Jennifer Moore
a year ago

We love this nursery! We have been sending our son to Ducklings for almost 2 years and he loves it there. The staff are amazing and create great bonds with the children. Out of the 3 nurserys we visited we felt instantly calm and relaxed as soon as we walked in the door. The care and attention the staff provide is amazing. Thank you for all you do!

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Kelsie Peach
a year ago

This is my daughter’s first nursery she has ever attended and as a first time mum, I was quite reluctant leaving her with people who aren’t family. I can now safely say Ducklings is now my daughter’s family away from home. The staff reassured me and kept close and regular contact so I knew she was okay. I can see photos through the nursery app of my daughter playing. I get sent observations frequently to see what she has been up to. The app is always updated very quickly so I can see what nappies she has had changed, what food and how much she has eaten. I have had a very pleasant experience and my daughter absolutely loves nursery. She has a close bond with every staff member and I truly feel the staff care and love every child.

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Adele Broderick
a year ago

We have sent both our children here from baby room to Nursery class. I have recommended them to friends who have also agreed and sent their children there. The variety of experiences they offer from day trips along the canal, to the library or park and even social visits to the local care home show the variety and breadth of experiences they offer to your children beyond the standard in house activities helping them develop into wonderful young people. They have always fully worked with us to make sure we get the most out of their attendance. Sharing weekly learning plans so we understand what they are focusing on and how we can also support them in their development at home too. Thank you Ducklings.x

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 November 2023

Good

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