Opening hours
Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.
Green Lane Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2021)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Derbyshire
About this day nursery
Green Lane Nursery Ltd, operating since 1998, offers outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years, as recognised by its latest Ofsted inspection on 29/09/2021. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays, providing a consistent and reliable service for families.
Children at Green Lane Nursery are enthusiastic learners, showing deep curiosity about the world around them, whether it's asking about cows' diets after a walk or exploring their place in the local community during forest visits. Staff expertly foster independence and communication skills, with even the youngest children confidently engaging in daily routines.
The nursery excels in providing targeted support for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff continuously monitoring progress and offering meaningful assistance. Outdoor learning is a significant part of the curriculum, allowing children to develop concentration, balance, and navigation skills while exploring natural environments, such as the local forest.
Parents have praised the nursery's "colossal effort to make the setting a warm and homely environment," and describe themselves as feeling "part of the learning journey," highlighting the strong partnership between staff and families.
What it's like
Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery. Staff support children in developing independence rapidly through daily routines and experiences, and children show deep curiosity about the world around them. Children gain a breadth of knowledge and develop their communication skills effectively.
Enthusiastic learnersDeep curiosityHigh-quality interactionsTailored developmentProblem-solving skillsOutstanding leadership
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1998
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Green Lane Nursery
Last inspected 29 September 2021 · Lora Teague
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery. Staff support children in developing independence rapidly through daily routines and experiences, and children show deep curiosity about the world around them. Children gain a breadth of knowledge and develop their communication skills effectively.
Inspector highlights
- Children are enthusiastic learners and show deep curiosity about the world around them.
- Staff are well qualified and experienced, using high-quality interactions to develop children's vocabulary and confidence.
- Staff know children extremely well, tailoring exciting development opportunities based on their interests.
- Leaders have high expectations and aspirations for all children, successfully inspiring problem-solving skills through open-ended natural resources.
Inspection #10072525 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
colossal effort to make the setting a warm and homely environment
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff and leaders continuously monitor children's education and care needs, identifying potential gaps in learning effectively. They are highly responsive in providing meaningful, targeted support throughout the daily routines where beneficial, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children explore their place in the community. While visiting the local forest, they demonstrate deep concentration, discovering ways of balancing, climbing, and navigating through complex paths. Children are aware of how to keep safe, as they hold their arms up high while walking through nettles.
Parent Reviews of Green Lane Nursery
5.0
(1)
Paul Palfreyman
7 years ago
Love this place so much great team great fun !!!! Xxxxx
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Inspection history
Date: August 2004
- November 2021Outstanding
- September 2021Outstanding
- June 2016Good
- May 2016Good
- January 2012Outstanding
- August 2011Outstanding
- December 2007Outstanding
- August 2004Good
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