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Golden Apples Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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4.7(16 parent reviews) ·12-14 Holland Road, Haverhill, CB9 8PP · Suffolk
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Golden Apples Day Nursery is part of the larger Golden Apples family of nurseries, which aims to inspire early years experiences. The nursery prioritises creating happy environments where children can develop, learn, and grow safely and nurtured.

They believe in fostering the next generation's potential, with the conviction that future leaders could emerge from their care. The Golden Apples network includes several nurseries, each with a unique identity, but all share the common goal of providing exceptional early childhood education.

Their approach is highlighted by the praise from parents, who commend the staff's dedication and compassionate care, seeing them as not just educators but extensions of their own families, offering support and ensuring children feel loved and secure. The group emphasises strong parent partnerships and a nurturing atmosphere to support each child's individual journey.

Our ethos

“We want our nurseries to be happy places where the next generation can develop, learn, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment — because we truly believe the next Prime Minister could one day walk through our doors.” - CEO Evelyn Wheeler

What it's like

The provider has reflected on the local community and needs of the children attending the nursery. They tailor the resources and staff training to help all children enjoy a rich learning experience. Staff consistently provide a calm and nurturing environment and have children at the heart of their practice. They show respect towards children and consistently seek children's consent before supporting hygiene routines.

Nurturing EnvironmentFocus on DevelopmentExperienced StaffFamily-run

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7am until 7pm every day

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Golden Apples Day Nursery

Last inspected 24 January 2025 · Gail Warnes

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

The provider has reflected on the local community and needs of the children attending the nursery. They tailor the resources and staff training to help all children enjoy a rich learning experience. Staff consistently provide a calm and nurturing environment and have children at the heart of their practice. They show respect towards children and consistently seek children's consent before supporting hygiene routines.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has established a curriculum that is understood and implemented well by staff, helping children build on what they know and can do.
  • Parents are positive about the nursery, stating that their children enjoy coming and are safe, and that staff provide regular communication and support for ongoing learning at home.
  • Staff enjoy working at the nursery and feel valued and well supported, receiving regular meetings with line managers to identify training needs.
  • Staff implement policies and procedures well, managing children's dietary requirements and preferences effectively with a varied and nutritional menu.
  • Children become confident talkers, with staff engaging them in conversation, introducing new words, and narrating actions through stories and songs.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff understand how to support older children's behaviour
  • 2enhance staff knowledge of how to adapt teaching, so that all two-year-old children benefit from planned learning
  • 3build on staff interactions with children, so that they learn and understand early mathematical concepts of space and measure.
Inspection #10382275 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are positive about the nursery. They say that their children enjoy coming and that they are safe.

Parents state that staff provide regular communication about their child's day and what they need to learn next.

They say that staff share information about how they can support their child's ongoing learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported as staff build effective partnerships with parents and other professionals to understand children's specific needs. All children make good progress relative to their individual development.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Golden Apples Day Nursery

4.7
(16)
Hanna Barker
4 months ago

My daughter joined golden apples around her 1st birthday and absolutely LOVES it. It took some time to settle and at first I thought I’d made a mistake but in hindsight I think this would have been the same whatever nursery she was at. The staff are fantastic, so friendly and approachable. My daughter’s allergies were taken so seriously and nothing was too much trouble with adapting her meals. My daughter loves her key worker and the room leader. We had a parents evening which was really lovely too. My only criticisms are the confusing pricing structure (I’m not unhappy with the actual costs though) and I wish that observations were done on the app more frequently. Thank you to the management and all of the staff for making us feel so at ease with looking after our daughter.

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Shannon Dakin
3 months ago

My sons absolutely loves coming to nursery every day! I am so happy with this nursery and the nursery teachers are all soo lovely ! Always greeted with a smile every day ! Thankyou to each one of you for making my sons mornings so fun ! Shannon x

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Natasha Rawlings
3 years ago

My son has just finished preschool and I cannot stress how thankful I am to the staff at golden apples. We've had a very hard year helping a 3/4 year old with bereavement is no easy thing. When he returned to school after a few weeks off I told them what I had explained to him and mentioned the books we had read with him, they ordered their own copy of the book so they had one on hand should he need it. They had looked into the best way to support us (yes us, not just my child but me too! If I ever needed an extra day or a few hours they've been as accommodating as possible) they have been amazing and Hunter has come on leaps and bounds during his time here!

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Michelle Gormley
6 years ago

I have two children that attend Golden Apples Day Nursery, my 7 year old attends the breakfast and after school club. He absolutely loves it! Every morning he is so excited to go, he enjoys having breakfast with his friends that he has made during his time here, it gives me peace of mind knowing that he is well looked after and well fed before he gets to school. He enjoys the varied menu, he looks forward to having a different tea every evening after school. He also loves the various outings he has the opportunity to go to, he enjoys every minute of it. My 2 year old son also attends Golden Apples, from day one he thoroughly enjoys it, even at the end of the day when i collect him to go home he never wants to leave! He has come on leaps and bounds, and has learnt so much since he has started, it really is a joy and comfort to see how much he enjoys it!

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Jodie Frost
5 years ago

My son attends the head start nursery. I am very pleased with this setting and the progress he has made from being there. Although he hasn’t been in since the start of the lockdown from the virus, the team there have been very understanding of this. Any message I send are responded to quickly. The staff are friendly and I couldn’t ask for a better place for him to go. He has the best of both worlds with being able to be outside but also the room is packed with toys and things for him to learn from and play with. His key worker shares all achievements and any concerns with me. Thankyou and we look forward to attending when the new term starts

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 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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Frequently asked about Golden Apples Day Nursery

About the setting

Golden Apples Day Nursery registered on 12 July 2023 and is one of several nurseries operated by the provider. The nursery operates each weekday all year round, except for bank holidays. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, 8 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3. The manager holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5. The nursery provides government funded childcare to eligible children.

URN
2740791
Registered person
Golden Apples Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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