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Ever After Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Lower Street, Cleobury, Mortimer, DY14 8AF · Shropshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

Ever After Day Nursery, established in 2013, provides a nurturing and secure setting for children from 3 months to 11 years old. With an Ofsted rating of 'Good', the nursery prioritises quality care and early childhood development.

They strive to create an environment where children can explore, discover, imagine, and learn, laying strong foundations for their future. The dedicated and qualified staff work in close partnership with parents, carers, and the wider community to support each child's individual growth and personality.

The nursery offers various programmes tailored to different age groups, including a Caterpillar Room for infants (0-2 years), a Butterfly Room for toddlers (2-4 years), and an After School Club for older children (4-11 years), with opening hours from 7:30 to 18:00. Additionally, they provide holiday club care and a walking bus service for local primary school children.

The nursery is committed to creating happy and engaging experiences daily, fostering learning through play, problem-solving, and creative activities, and they are proud of their long-standing presence in the community.

Our ethos

Ever After Day Nursery is committed to creating happy and engaging experiences daily, fostering learning through play, problem-solving, and creative activities. They strive to create an environment where children can explore, discover, imagine, and learn, laying strong foundations for their future. The nursery emphasises a partnership with parents, carers, and the community to support each child's individual growth and personality.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by staff as they arrive at nursery, helping them settle quickly. Staff effectively organise the space, offering well-planned indoor and outdoor areas and embedding a routine that allows extensive time for play and exploration, keeping children engrossed in their learning. They use strategies like a visual timetable to help children make choices and provide cosy spaces for quiet activities, promoting self-regulation.

Ofsted rated "Good"Holiday ClubAfter School ClubWalking Bus Service

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Holiday Club, After School Club

Opening hours

7:30-18:00

Age range

3 months - 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ever After Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 October 2023 · Juliette Freeman

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 are warmly welcomed by staff as they arrive at nursery, helping them settle quickly. Staff effectively organise the space, offering well-planned indoor and outdoor areas and embedding a routine that allows extensive time for play and exploration, keeping children engrossed in their learning. They use strategies like a visual timetable to help children make choices and provide cosy spaces for quiet activities, promoting self-regulation.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed and settle quickly.
  • Staff make excellent use of the large garden for learning and progress.
  • Children's communication and language development is encouraged.
  • Children benefit from many opportunities to develop their physical skills.
  • Staff's good knowledge and understanding of child development means they can make prompt and accurate decisions about children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's teaching skills so that learning intentions are consistently supported during play and activities
  • 2provide more opportunities for children to hear the language of mathematics as they play and learn.
Inspection #10277509 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff's good knowledge and understanding of child development means that they can make prompt and accurate decisions about children's progress. They swiftly put in place additional plans to help children who need extra support. They seek advice and guidance from professional partners to assist them in meeting the needs of children.

Outdoor space

Staff make excellent use of the large garden to fully benefit children's learning and progress. As a result, children relish being outdoors in the fresh air and thoroughly enjoy the expansive range of exciting and motivating activities which cover all areas of learning.

Parent Reviews of Ever After Day Nursery

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: April 2012

  • October 2023Good
  • January 2023Requires improvement
  • April 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • April 2012Good

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