Hill Row Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Hill Row Day Nursery, established in 1996, operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, providing childcare for children aged 1 to 9 years. The nursery offers a warm and homely environment where children quickly settle and form strong bonds with their key person.

This consistent approach, including staff remaining with their key children during mealtimes, supports children's emotional security. The overall effectiveness of the nursery was rated as 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on 25th July 2023.

Children at Hill Row Day Nursery are confident, motivated, and eager to explore with their peers and responsive staff, with the quality of education assessed indoors and outdoors. They are well-behaved and demonstrate kindness, taking responsibility for routine tasks.

The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with external agencies and parents to ensure they receive effective care both at the nursery and at home. Staff also provide additional support during transitions to school, such as visiting classrooms and sharing photos of teaching staff.

Parents consistently describe the setting as 'homely', 'nurturing', and 'caring', highlighting the excellent partnerships and effective communication from staff. This includes daily verbal hand-overs, reassuring messages, and parent evenings to accommodate working parents, along with a lending library of activities to support learning at home.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and settle quickly in this homely environment, building strong bonds with their key person. They behave well, showing kindness to each other and taking responsibility for routine tasks. Children are confident, motivated to learn, and eager to explore with peers and responsive staff.

Pricing & funding