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Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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3.8(9 parent reviews) ·5 Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 2LA · Sheffield
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Sheffield

About this day nursery

Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse) has over two decades of experience in delivering exceptional childcare and early education to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Opening its doors in 1998, this branch, alongside its Hackenthorpe counterpart established in 1994, is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and educational environment.

The nursery’s philosophy centres on recognising each child's individuality, believing that encouragement and positive reinforcement are key to their success and growth. Their primary objective is to cultivate a unique, secure, and warm atmosphere that actively supports children's learning journey, bolsters their self-confidence, and ultimately aids in their development into well-rounded individuals.

They offer flexible sessions to accommodate diverse family needs.

Our ethos

Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse) is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and educational environment, recognising each child's individuality. Their philosophy centres on encouragement and positive reinforcement to support children's learning journey, bolster self-confidence, and aid their development into well-rounded individuals.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and inclusive environment where children settle quickly and feel safe and happy. They engage children in a wide range of fun and exciting activities that encourage curiosity and a positive attitude towards learning, including exploring space and different cultures. Babies use their senses to explore, showing curiosity and engaging with materials like clay.

Over 20 years experienceIndividualised LearningFlexible Sessions

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 6:30pm

Age range

3 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1998

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse)

Last inspected 30 April 2024 · Cathryn Clarricoates

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

Staff provide a warm and inclusive environment where children settle quickly and feel safe and happy. They engage children in a wide range of fun and exciting activities that encourage curiosity and a positive attitude towards learning, including exploring space and different cultures. Babies use their senses to explore, showing curiosity and engaging with materials like clay.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers are dedicated and passionate, leading compassionately and supporting staff well-being.
  • Staff collaboratively identify and implement improvements, such as enriching the outdoor learning environment.
  • Partnerships with parents are highly effective, with excellent communication and a valued family atmosphere.
  • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.
  • Children's health and well-being are prioritised through daily exercise, hygiene, healthy eating education, and support for families on various health topics.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should support staff to enhance their interactions with younger children even further, to help to consistently achieve the very best outcomes for children.
Inspection #10335820 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff are aware of what children know and can do and what they need to do next.

Outdoor space

Staff have identified that children who learn best outdoors would benefit from an enriched environment. They worked as a team to create a stimulating play area outside where children can experience all areas of learning.

Parent Reviews of Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse)

3.8
(9)
Katie Green
4 months ago

Wow for a nursery the staff are so rude my child would not be going here, the nursery i use are so friendly im shocked by the rudness ?

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thomas blair
5 years ago

It’s a good school my little boy goes there but often I see people drinking and vaping acting silly around it and it really affects my child’s learning and focus

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miner90games miner9games
6 years ago

Great staff both my girls went here were very happy and very well cared for .

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Tamim H
5 years ago

The best Nursery in Sheffield ... good prices

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • April 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • August 2015Good
  • February 2012Good

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