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Fun Time Nursery # Fun Time Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.7 (10 parent reviews) · 231-233 Village Street, DERBY, DE23 8DD · Derby Number of places 50 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Derby 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 Fun Time Nursery Limited, established in 2014, operates Monday to Friday during term time, with sessions running from 9am until 4pm. This inviting nursery, located in Derby, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years, guiding them through a journey of three dedicated rooms. Children are greeted by warm, welcoming staff, creating a comforting environment, especially for younger ones who can snuggle in with their key person. Older children are supported in understanding and expressing their emotions. The nursery promotes a positive attitude towards learning, encouraging children to explore resources and activities, and to confidently lead their own learning. For example, young children are encouraged to build train tracks as they choose, and older children independently select pens to draw on a dry wipe board. The curriculum is thoughtfully based on each child's next steps in learning, with staff observing children closely to assess their developmental needs and interests. The quality of teaching, both indoors and outdoors, supports children across various activities. For example, staff play alongside older children as they find treasure in the outdoor sandpit. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Parents have expressed great satisfaction with the support provided to them and their children. Staff actively engage with parents, sharing ideas and resources like books to support learning at home. Rated as Good by Ofsted in May 2023, the nursery demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement, with management focusing on developing staff skills and knowledge to enhance children's learning experiences. What it's like Children move through a journey of three rooms in this inviting nursery. They are greeted into their rooms by warm, welcoming staff. Children play with their friends as they explore the resources and activities and display positive attitudes as they play and are confident to lead their own learning. Strong curriculum Good progress Independence encouraged Effective teaching Good communication skills Supportive staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 4pm. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fun Time Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10244001 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219307)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478943) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fun-time-nursery-limited-de23-8dd-ey478943) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fun Time Nursery Last inspected 3 May 2023 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 move through a journey of three rooms in this inviting nursery. They are greeted into their rooms by warm, welcoming staff. Children play with their friends as they explore the resources and activities and display positive attitudes as they play and are confident to lead their own learning. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a curriculum based on children's next steps in learning. - Children eagerly engage with planned learning experiences. - Staff use a range of effective teaching techniques to extend children's mathematical development. - Children develop good communication and language skills. - Staff provide children with various opportunities to develop their independence. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to improve their understanding of how they can extend older children's learning, so that all children make the best possible progress - 2 support staff to develop their interactions to help extend younger children's language skills even further. Inspection #10244001 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219307) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share they are very happy with the support given to them and their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff play alongside older children as they find treasure in the outdoor sandpit. The quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors was observed, and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Fun Time Nursery 4.7 (10) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVxcXNwDHwPUQrPULbLaLPTpRhSbKhdkI1AyX99WXU1xtgUb-E=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Z Hussayn a year ago Since the new owners this nursery is absolutely fantastic, the staff are so lovely and helpful my son absolutely loves going literally a home from a home!I leave him confidently that he’s well looked after, everything a parent could ask for in a nursery they really mother the children like there own, the rooms are set well with plenty of activity’s to do! When he’s upset at times they always go out their way to send me pictures when he’s cheered up! Would deffo recommend this nursery to all parents! You won’t regret it! A\* service!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQM1AyWUtREAE!2m1!1s0x4879f0d078d036cb:0x63199453117e2fe7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI-YSR_-FALLNs4vEURmikdehRSo6-luf1gryHYfYfu8-RoQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ifra Afzal a year ago Our experience with Fun Time Nursery has been absolutely brilliant. Rabina, alongside her team of staff have created a safe and comfortable environment for the children giving parents assurance that their child is in the best hands! Parents are also made to feel very involved with their child's nursery journey .My daughter's excitement to wake up early and get ready for nursery shows the commitment and dedication the staff have towards making the nursery experience special for the children! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6OF83QWpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879f0d078d036cb:0x63199453117e2fe7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKYvOPzqfwDQU6Y03Xx3eZcecKFBh4GZqa67GL05QK5-gGFew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Neelam Adil a year ago My daughter goes to this nursery. This is a lovely nursery with wonderful staff, especially Zara, Rabina & Shafiq who are absolutely incredible and go the extra mile to support my daughter. My daughter is very happy at the nursery and has shown great improvement. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIbDU3UUx3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879f0d078d036cb:0x63199453117e2fe7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLUD7R_kDWY44rQjpe39Pb4_OOZGKUe0zxvuKDqz7igwxhXaZo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Selina Afzal 4 years ago My son started here and they helped me to toilet train him an did it in 2 days! He didn't like getting his nappy changed as he was new to the nursery, but the staff then got him stickers of things he likes and stuck them around the nappy changing area and it worked a treat. My daughter started the following year, she doesn't communicate much to talk, yet she absolutely loves her nursery due to the staff. They have amazing staff members I just wish they were a primary school aswel as a nursery so I could continue to send my kids their. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtaUlfNkxBEAE!2m1!1s0x4879f0d078d036cb:0x63199453117e2fe7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIr2h46PohX3RdRN09z5_TOTuWt4SbGnptEyHtFOsGLpLt1Fg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sidra Abid a year ago Honestly had a really bad experience. My daughter has really bad separation anxiety and they would constantly shame that, she’s so much better at her new nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnNllPZlFBEAE!2m1!1s0x4879f0d078d036cb:0x63199453117e2fe7) Reviews from Google for Fun Time Nursery. 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