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Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School # Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 42 High Street, Greens Norton, Towcester, NN12 8BA · West Northamptonshire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority West Northamptonshire 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 Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School, established in 2013, provides care for children aged 0–4 years old, operating year-round from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19th April 2023. Children are described as happy and relaxed within the friendly and welcoming environment, forming strong bonds with staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. The nursery offers a good-quality curriculum with a variety of exciting activities, including engaging with the local community through walks to parks and the Jubilee garden. Staff effectively plan for children's next stages of learning, incorporating both adult-led and child-led experiences, and mathematics is appropriately woven into daily routines. The nursery provides strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working with professionals and parents to create targeted plans, ensuring these children make good progress. Outdoor provision is well-supported, allowing children to engage in energetic play, learning about growth and nature through activities like planting bulbs. Parents are kept well informed about their child's care, learning, and development, and appreciate being invited to participate in nursery activities. What it's like Children are happy and relaxed at the friendly, welcoming nursery. They have developed a bond with staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff build warm relationships and know children well, ensuring their emotional and developmental needs are met. Friendly, welcoming environment Good quality curriculum Strong SEND support Outdoor play & learning Effective learning plans Mathematics in daily practice ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://teamaroundyou.org/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 19 April 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 are happy and relaxed at the friendly, welcoming nursery. They have developed a bond with staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff build warm relationships and know children well, ensuring their emotional and developmental needs are met. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and relaxed at the friendly, welcoming nursery. - Children's physical development is well supported throughout the nursery, both indoors and outdoors. - Children have access to a good-quality curriculum through the wide variety of exciting activities and experiences provided. - Staff effectively plan for the children's next stages of learning, using both adult-led, and child-led experiences. - Mathematics is woven appropriately into everyday practice. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that staff deployment during large group activities effectively supports the learning and development of all children who would like to participate - 2 extend children's independence skills further and promote their self-care skills - 3 use teaching opportunities to extend children's understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Inspection #10263650 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218508) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10263650 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218508)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458492) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hedgehog-hill-day-nursery-pre-school-nn12-8ba-ey458492) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > they are kept well informed about their child's care, learning and development Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work with other professionals and parents to provide targeted plans for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND show their enjoyment as they play and learn alongside their friends, and they make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children's physical development is well supported outdoors. Outside, children play energetically as they run, jump and splash in puddles. Children learn about growth and nature, and remember what they have been taught. ## Parent Reviews of Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJy-X6rX4y9gIoqLbC7xPU9cFTirRXxv077WyRa2sTdz0pRrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) William Dodwell 9 months ago Really wonderful nursery. Staff are great and my kids love going [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkVGFtOUNjMDV3TFhkRlgwcHNiWGN4UmxKaU9YYxAB!2m1!1s0x48771bac8398c879:0x19ec3064fbde049d) Reviews from Google for Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1867921155732407453&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2013 - April 2023 Good - May 2017 Outstanding - June 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School ### What is Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### What funded hours are accepted at Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### What are the opening hours for Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### Does Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### How long has Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School been established? ### Does Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School offer opportunities for outdoor play? ### How does Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School keep parents informed? ## About the setting Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School registered in 2013 and is managed by Best Start Nurseries Limited. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff, with 16 holding appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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