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If it wasn’t for that she would have stayed!\nEverything about it was fab, lovely staff!! everyone is so kind and friendly and I’d always recommend it to anyone who lives in the area", "datePublished": "2024-11-27T20:56:53.958067Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alex Pycock" }, "reviewBody": "Great nursery, both of our children LOVE it at Edwalton, highly recommend it.", "datePublished": "2024-11-21T08:52:55.216450Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 3, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Cass c" }, "reviewBody": "It is good", "datePublished": "2024-02-04T23:51:19.573232Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/edwalton-day-nursery-ng12-4db-253393#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Edwalton Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/edwalton-day-nursery-ng12-4db-253393" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/edwalton-day-nursery-ng12-4db-253393#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What size of nursery is Edwalton Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Edwalton Day Nursery has 161 children on roll, which places it among larger early years settings." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Whereabouts is Edwalton Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is in Nottingham, postcode NG12 4DB, on Melton Road." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Open hours at Edwalton Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions running from 7.30am to 6.30pm." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Edwalton Day Nursery support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff know their key children well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 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Edwalton Day Nursery # Edwalton Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 4.7 (9 parent reviews) · 227 Melton Road, Edwalton, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 4DB · Nottinghamshire Number of places 112 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire 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 30pm. The nursery caters for children aged from 0 to 4 years. The curriculum focuses on developing skills for children's future and promoting independence. For instance, younger children are encouraged to serve their own meals and pour drinks. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working with other professionals and regularly reviewing targeted support plans. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported in fostering a sense of belonging by listening to songs in their home languages. The outdoor learning provision includes taking children into woodland areas, where they learn about safety and environmental protection. Staff engage children in activities both indoors and outdoors, observing the quality of education and its impact on children's learning. Babies at Edwalton Day Nursery are supported in developing physical skills, such as tummy time to strengthen core muscles, while older children are encouraged to think and respond to questions to develop their cognitive skills. The nursery also places importance on healthy eating, with children learning about the benefits of different foods, and staff effectively meeting children's dietary and medical needs. Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular communication about children's activities and learning, and opportunities for parents to attend workshops. The nursery ensures effective safeguarding arrangements, maintaining an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests. What it's like Babies are supported by staff to develop their physical skills, such as tummy time to strengthen core muscles. Older children are encouraged to think and respond to questions, developing their cognitive skills. Children who speak English as an additional language listen to songs in their home languages, fostering a sense of belonging. Good overall effectiveness Focus on independence Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND support Outdoor learning activities Promotes healthy eating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Edwalton Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10395893 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276821)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253393) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=edwalton-day-nursery-ng12-4db-253393) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Edwalton Day Nursery Last inspected 7 April 2025 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 Babies are supported by staff to develop their physical skills, such as tummy time to strengthen core muscles. Older children are encouraged to think and respond to questions, developing their cognitive skills. Children who speak English as an additional language listen to songs in their home languages, fostering a sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - The management team and staff implement their curriculum to help children learn skills for their future, including promoting independence. - Staff are supported with their practice and well-being effectively, building on their professional development through training courses. - Staff help children to learn about the benefits of eating healthy food, and meet children's dietary and medical needs well. - Staff develop strong partnerships with parents, sharing information about children's daily activities and learning, and inviting parents to workshops. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the sharing of information between children's key persons and other staff so that children's learning is further supported during their play - 2 support staff to provide children with privacy during personal self-care routines, such as toileting and changing clothing - 3 help staff to implement the learning intent of planned activities more effectively to help build on children's learning Inspection #10395893 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276821) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know their key children well, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are supported well, with other professionals invited into the nursery to meet their needs. Targeted support plans are regularly reviewed to identify how staff can support children's development. Outdoor space When staff take children into woodland, they ask children to remember rules that help to promote their own safety and protect the environment. The inspectors observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Edwalton Day Nursery 4.7 (9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJp_Yu_nSiJ0gVcnD5ZvL1vUk_XlkQMz4AP45JAn2sZAMxlcQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Felicity Polson 8 months ago I’m so pleased we found Edwalton. My oldest finished in pre-school today and I can’t fault any part of his nursery journey. He’s had a fantastic experience, staff have been so supportive and nurturing and he’s been well prepared to begin his next chapter at school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxSmNUWktiMDVoWWpWMFVVODRibFU1UzBwaE5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c3747c12fd89:0x9ff414c75e55e5b3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKJJjfu5JHzBlKhHGAKcP37oY5qnC8YCCfbBUPO0ZnAErOfIw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natalie Bolton 9 months ago Both my children have attended this nursery and my youngest is one . I wouldn’t leave them anywhere else , the staff are honest , kind , genuinely care about my baby and this makes leaving for work so much easier . They listen to me and feedback all the time ! Thank you [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCZmJUWkpMV2t5VFhwaU5sTTFkamhtY0VWUk9VRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c3747c12fd89:0x9ff414c75e55e5b3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKTRQiax31eQzssqhTls87YUxGntel90p4PcFWu4VJUoazM5g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Libbi Mancienne a year ago Absolutely loved the nursery for my daughter. It just made more sense for us to take her out to the pre school so it was one drop off and one pick up for both the kids. If it wasn’t for that she would have stayed! Everything about it was fab, lovely staff!! everyone is so kind and friendly and I’d always recommend it to anyone who lives in the area [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQczdXNzlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c3747c12fd89:0x9ff414c75e55e5b3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKu6CO_fO7-mCwfBFpAFN_OAZwsY9opzIxzSM3PQy_h87JvwA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alex Pycock a year ago Great nursery, both of our children LOVE it at Edwalton, highly recommend it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQMlBDeG1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c3747c12fd89:0x9ff414c75e55e5b3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXC0X_WRedEb-D-VRtwaiT3MykZBEeKxBvKZdkbalZDPdw_XQs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cass c 2 years ago It is good [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0d2RERFN3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879c3747c12fd89:0x9ff414c75e55e5b3) Reviews from Google for Edwalton Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11525860192861676979&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2009 - April 2025 Good - June 2019 Outstanding - April 2013 Outstanding - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Edwalton Day Nursery ### What size of nursery is Edwalton Day Nursery? ### Whereabouts is Edwalton Day Nursery? ### Open hours at Edwalton Day Nursery? ### How does Edwalton Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What stands out about Edwalton Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in NOTTINGHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Edwalton Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Busy Bees at Edwalton Nottingham · NG12 4GF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-edwalton-ng12-4gf-2644400) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School Nottinghamshire · NG12 4AS ](/nursery/the-ark-at-wellin-lane-pre-school-ng12-4as-2627934) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Grosvenor House Day Nursery And Pre-School Nottingham · NG12 4BS ](/nursery/grosvenor-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ng12-4bs-ey484837) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Willow Pre-School Nottingham · NG2 7DB ](/nursery/willow-pre-school-ng2-7db-ey434993) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Partou Scotts Wood Day Nursery & Pre-School Nottingham · NG2 7BP 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-scotts-wood-day-nursery-pre-school-ng2-7bp-253428) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Cherubs Ruddington Nottingham · NG11 6LQ 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/cherubs-ruddington-ng11-6lq-2537231) [See all nurseries in NOTTINGHAM →](/search?q=NOTTINGHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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