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Glebe House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·226 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6PT · Kent
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd, established in 1995, provides year-round childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 9th February 2023.

Children arrive eager to engage in play, and staff demonstrate a strong understanding of each child's developmental needs. The curriculum approach focuses on assessing development successfully to plan for continuous learning.

Staff are particularly adept at recognising babies' non-verbal cues and respecting their opinions, ensuring a nurturing environment. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by implementing targeted plans for emerging learning gaps and seeking additional staff training.

Parents commend the nursery for its balance of professional care and a family feel, noting that their children thrive and highlighting the recognition of equality and diversity. Toddlers are encouraged to use tools for creative play, and older children receive gentle guidance to foster good friendships and cooperation.

Additionally, the nursery embraces children's diverse family backgrounds, home languages, and cultures, enriching their learning experiences.

What it's like

Children arrive ready to engage in their chosen play. Staff know their key children well and assess their development successfully. Staff are highly aware of babies' non-verbal cues and are respectful of their opinions. Toddlers learn to use tools successfully, and older children receive gentle reminders about the consequences of their actions to develop good friendships and cooperation.

Good Ofsted ratingTargeted SEND supportStrong curriculum understandingEmbraces diversityGood parent partnershipsDedicated staff training

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Glebe House Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 February 2023 · Helen Penticost

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 arrive ready to engage in their chosen play. Staff know their key children well and assess their development successfully. Staff are highly aware of babies' non-verbal cues and are respectful of their opinions. Toddlers learn to use tools successfully, and older children receive gentle reminders about the consequences of their actions to develop good friendships and cooperation.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a very good understanding of the intentions for the curriculum and each child's individual learning needs.
  • Targeted plans are put in place for children where potential gaps in learning are emerging, and additional support and training are sought for staff.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy story sessions, where staff engage babies with characters and animal noises.
  • Staff embrace children's family backgrounds, home languages and cultures, helping children learn about different languages.
  • Staff access a wealth of training courses and have opportunities to develop their professionalism, with effective procedures in place to support their well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen how staff make the most effective use of the areas available to more consistently engage children in learning
  • 2provide children with the correct pronunciation of words to help further enhance their speaking skills.
Inspection #10264623 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

mastered the perfect balance of professional childcare with a family feel

their children thrive in the environment

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager ensures that targeted plans are put in place for children where potential gaps in learning are emerging. They seek additional support and training for staff at the earliest moments. This helps to ensure that staff are able to close these gaps promptly and swiftly.

Outdoor space

Sometimes, pre-school children do not have access to the outdoor area and occasionally disrupt other children's play.

Parent Reviews of Glebe House Day Nursery

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Inspection history

Date: December 2009

  • February 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2014Good
  • December 2009Good

Frequently asked about Glebe House Day Nursery

About the setting

Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd registered in 1995 and is located in Larkfield, Kent. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, all year round. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 24 members of staff, of whom 20 work directly with the children; all staff hold relevant early years qualifications, and two members of staff hold early years professional status.

URN
127202
Registered person
Glebe House Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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