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Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(12 parent reviews) ·Alpaca Park Farm, Main Street, Swadlincote, DE12 7DB · Leicestershire
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool, situated within The Alpaca Park Farm in Snarestone, Swadlincote, provides a nurturing and comfortable environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery integrates "The Curiosity Approach" into its daily activities, focusing on fostering natural curiosity and a love for early childhood learning.

They operate with five core values that guide their interactions with children, staff, parents, and visitors. The nursery emphasises a homely atmosphere within natural surroundings, aiming to stimulate imagination and exploration.

They offer various sessions and are committed to supporting children's development while accommodating working parents, with a flexible approach to funded childcare options.

Our ethos

Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool integrates "The Curiosity Approach" into its daily activities, focusing on fostering natural curiosity and a love for early childhood learning. The nursery emphasises a homely atmosphere within natural surroundings, aiming to stimulate imagination and exploration. They operate with five core values that guide their interactions with children, staff, parents, and visitors.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in this nurturing setting. Staff develop respectful relationships with parents. They gather useful information about children when they first start attending. Staff use this information to provide experiences that will interest children and help them develop a sense of connection and belonging.

The Curiosity ApproachRural setting within Alpaca Park FarmValues-led approach

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 8 January 2025 · Lisa Gadsby

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 happy and settled in this nurturing setting. Staff develop respectful relationships with parents. They gather useful information about children when they first start attending. Staff use this information to provide experiences that will interest children and help them develop a sense of connection and belonging.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled in this nurturing setting.
  • Children benefit from spending time outdoors in all weathers as they learn about the world around them.
  • Leaders have constructed a clear and ambitious curriculum that reflects the identity and ethos of the setting.
  • Staff take every opportunity to support children to develop their independence.
  • Leaders, staff and parents communicate effectively to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to allow children more time to respond to questions to further enhance children's thinking and language skills
  • 2support staff to recognise and extend learning opportunities to fully engage children and consistently raise teaching to an even higher level.
Inspection #10370140 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents share their positive thoughts about the setting. They comment on the respectful and nurturing staff team."

"Parents feel well informed and involved in their children's learning and development."

"They appreciate the regular communication with their child's key person."

"Parents are confident that children are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders, staff and parents communicate effectively to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need. Staff work in successful partnership with external agencies and other professionals. This ensures that children with SEND make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from spending time outdoors in all weathers as they learn about the world around them. Together, staff and children work on the nursery allotment patch. Children get involved in planting, growing and harvesting vegetables.

Parent Reviews of Evergreen Lodge Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(12)
Eliza Moore
4 months ago

My son has come on so much in his development since attending this nursery. The setting is lovely and the staff are kind, caring and fantastic with the children. I always feel confident leaving him here and would highly recommend it.

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Prajakta Tawade
10 months ago

Excellent nursery.. My son going to evergreen for one year after we moved in this area. We had such a wonderful experience - the teachers are so caring, attentive and supportive and they create a wonderful environment with each day filled with wonderful and creative activities which really support the children's learning. My son formed such a deep and special bond with his teachers and his friends and he had a such a positive nursery experience.! I would highly recommend

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Lauren B
10 months ago

Evergreen Lodge has provided an incredible space for my son to learn and grow. Coming from another nursery where he was struggling to come out of his shell, he went from strength to strength at evergreen and the staff have been a huge help in growing his confidence! The staff are an absolute credit and go above and beyond! Both my son and I will be sad to say goodbye to the team when he goes off to big school after the summer but I will be forever grateful to the staff for giving my boy the tools he needs to take on the next new chapter! Thank you all!

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Meg Wattam
10 months ago

We couldn’t ask for more from a childcare setting. We have been with Evergreen since they opened in September 2023 and it’s the best decision we could have made for our 2 boys. The staff are amazing - they put their all into giving the children the best possible days, and it seems like they receive fantastic training and support from their management team. (Special shout outs to Laura, Tori and Kim who our boys adore, but they all are wonderful!) We recommend wholeheartedly.

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Ashby Netball
10 months ago

I can't express enough how grateful I am to the entire team at Evergreen Lodge Nursery for the wonderful three years my daughter Evelyn has spent in your care. From the very first day, she was welcomed with warmth, kindness, and a sense of belonging that gave her—and me—such comfort and confidence. Watching Evelyn grow, learn, and thrive in your nurturing environment has been an absolute joy. The care, love, and attention each member of the team gives to the children is truly exceptional. You've created a space where little ones feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore the world around them. Evelyn has not only made cherished friendships but also developed such a love for learning, nature, and play—all because of the experiences you gave her. As a parent, there’s no greater comfort than knowing your child is happy, safe, and loved when they're away from you. That’s exactly what Evergreen Lodge Nursery gave us. I can't thank you enough for the role you’ve played in Evelyn's early years. We'll carry fond memories of our time with you forever. With heartfelt thanks,

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 January 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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