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Early Years Nursery # Early Years Nursery in Melton Mowbray Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Swallowdale CP School, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BJ · Leicestershire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Leicestershire 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 Early Years Nursery, established in 2002, operates across two locations in Melton Mowbray: Norman Way and within the grounds of Swallowdale Primary School. The nursery is registered with Ofsted and validated by Leicestershire County Council, reflecting its commitment to quality childcare and early education. Guided by a highly qualified and enthusiastic team, including an Early Years Graduate owner and a PGCE Graduate Nursery Lead, the staff are dedicated to fostering a positive and enriching learning environment. The nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, implementing a play-based curriculum that champions exploration in both indoor and outdoor settings. Their philosophy centres on cultivating thriving, happy, confident, and independent learners by tailoring learning experiences to children's individual interests. This child-centred approach, supported by continuous professional development in areas like Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding, aims to provide a strong foundation for school readiness and lifelong learning. The nursery prides itself on promoting consistency, inclusivity, and strong partnerships with parents to ensure every child makes excellent progress and benefits from equal opportunities. Our ethos Early Years Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with a play-based curriculum to foster exploration. Their child-centred philosophy aims to cultivate thriving, happy, confident, and independent learners by tailoring experiences to individual interests, promoting consistency, inclusivity, and strong parent partnerships to support school readiness and lifelong learning. What it's like Children show kindness to others and play cooperatively alongside their friends. They are confident to introduce themselves to visitors and benefit from staff who know them well. Children are independent during mealtimes and snack times, pouring their drinks and helping to wash up. Ofsted registered Play-based curriculum EYFS framework Highly qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - James Barney Childcare Centre - Morning Club £5.25 / session - James Barney Childcare Centre - Morning Session £17.50 / session - James Barney Childcare Centre - Afternoon Session £21.00 / session - James Barney Childcare Centre - Afternoon Club £8.75 / session - James Barney Childcare Centre - Short Day £38.50 / day See 10 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Years Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10138557 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197330)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339717) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.earlyyearsnursery.co.uk) Swallowdale CP School, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.88954/52.75471/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Melton Mowbray - [Day nurseries in Melton Mowbray](/search?q=Melton+Mowbray) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-years-nursery-le13-0bj-ey339717) ## Key facts Opening hours James Barney Childcare Centre: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00; Swallowdale setting: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:30 Session types Morning Club, Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Afternoon Club, Short Day, Full Day Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Years Nursery Last inspected 26 September 2022 · Hayley Ruane 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 show kindness to others and play cooperatively alongside their friends. They are confident to introduce themselves to visitors and benefit from staff who know them well. Children are independent during mealtimes and snack times, pouring their drinks and helping to wash up. Inspector highlights - Children show kindness and play cooperatively. - Staff plan experiences to help children experience nature. - Manager effectively uses additional funding to give children one-to-one time with staff. - Manager devises a curriculum that provides plentiful opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills. - Manager included the views of parents and children when making recent changes to the garden. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's interactions with children to help them understand why rules and boundaries are in place - 2 support staff to give parents further information about their children's individual learning, to help them support their children's learning at home more precisely. Inspection #10138557 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197330) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents comment positively about their children's experiences." > "They say their children have developed in confidence and social skills." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager spends additional funding effectively to give children one-to-one time with staff, to meet their individual needs, for example to help develop their speaking skills. Outdoor space Children happily go with staff for walks around the host school's field. Recent changes to the garden include a new floor surface and equipment developed to offer children further opportunities for safe physical exercise. Children develop strength in their legs when they climb up ramps on large equipment. ## Parent Reviews of Early Years Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ8IbNVDmNi2g5ac2jUmzhm5o33wRWp40UhqcbkHyVZgk8OgQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alison Aldridge 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDNWNUcU13EAE!2m1!1s0x4879d4192447551d:0x6c44bec5b26ae741) Reviews from Google for Early Years Nursery. 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