--- title: "Holmsdale Manor Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Holmsdale Manor Nursery in Ibstock — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Holmsdale Manor Nursery # Holmsdale Manor Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · 150 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6JP · Leicestershire Number of places 90 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Leicestershire 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 Holmsdale Manor Nursery, established in 1986 by Janet and Andrew Ward, offers a nurturing environment for children in Ibstock. With Janet's background as an infant school teacher, the nursery was founded on the principle of providing high-quality, personalised care. Their daughter, Katie, now a qualified early years teacher, continues to uphold the family's legacy. The nursery has expanded to encompass over 2 acres of beautiful grounds, including Grove Wood, home to their pioneering Forest School, which was one of the first in Leicestershire. Holmsdale Manor Nursery believes in fostering a love for learning through play and exploration, both indoors and in their extensive outdoor areas. They prioritise a holistic approach to early childhood education, with a strong emphasis on nature-based learning. The dedicated and highly qualified staff, many with advanced degrees and Forest School certifications, work to create a homely setting where each child's individual needs are met and their interests are sparked. Our ethos Holmsdale Manor Nursery is committed to fostering a love of learning through play and exploration, drawing on nature-based learning and their pioneering Forest School. They prioritise a holistic approach, meeting each child's individual needs and sparking their interests. What it's like Children demonstrate a love of learning and are excited to share their ideas, confidently discussing what will happen if they leave tubs of water outside overnight. They are keen to try things for themselves, particularly when practising physical skills, and persevere to scoop gloop from one tray to another. Children develop close relationships with staff, happily seeking cuddles and listening carefully during story time. Forest School Family-run Nature-based learning Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around four packages on either an all year round (AYR) or term time (TT) basis. Fees include additional daily charges for meals, health and hygiene (M/HH), and extra-curricular activities (EC) depending on the child's age, booking pattern, and funded hours claimed. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Fees are reviewed each term. - A maximum of 10 funded hours per day can be claimed. - Unfunded private fee rates apply for Package 2. - Packages 3 and 4 are funded only, with no additional services or charges unless requested. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Holmsdale Manor Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276817 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213719)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640134) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.holmsdalemanor.co.uk/) 150 High Street, Ibstock, LE67 6JP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.40181/52.68489/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ibstock - [Day nurseries in Ibstock](/search?q=Ibstock) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=holmsdale-manor-nursery-le67-6jp-2640134) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Holmsdale Manor Nursery Last inspected 8 March 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 demonstrate a love of learning and are excited to share their ideas, confidently discussing what will happen if they leave tubs of water outside overnight. They are keen to try things for themselves, particularly when practising physical skills, and persevere to scoop gloop from one tray to another. Children develop close relationships with staff, happily seeking cuddles and listening carefully during story time. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate a love of learning and are excited to share their ideas. - Staff plan highly engaging activities based on children's interests. - Children help staff with their care routines. - Staff teach children how to resolve conflict within their play and support them to take turns during games. - Leaders and managers share a clear curriculum focus with staff, including the importance of making the most of outdoor play. Areas to develop - 1 develop the processes to identify and provide support for individual staff to develop their practice - 2 improve the consistency of staff interactions with children, particularly when supporting children's communication and language - 3 strengthen support for children so they learn clear and appropriate expectations during play. Inspection #10276817 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213719) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers comment that their children come on leaps and bounds in the setting. > Parents feel well supported and communicated with about all aspects of their children's learning and care, and say they 'couldn't ask for more' from staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Leaders and managers share a clear curriculum focus with staff, including the importance of making the most of outdoor play. Staff help children learn to manage risks safely while exploring the extensive outdoor environment. ## Parent Reviews of Holmsdale Manor Nursery 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX3KDVhZfLCuPHPYXp_F9-qD8A_9_9Dauwqb5egeMtJ-WBNik6P=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Olia Siruk (Kriukova) a year ago My son goes to Holiday Club. And he loves it! They have so much fun there, such as woodwork, day trips, forest school, children go for walks, spend a lot of time outside. Teachers are all so nice and friendly. I totally recommend it 🤩 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnMDViYUh3EAE!2m1!1s0x487757e556a1956b:0x243fed65ee0e4758) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVBGVMvSqWg18KKdyuJA74fmaMpisVUvy4y3pOS1AP2x8mx4hE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Matt C 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGeV9lQld3EAE!2m1!1s0x487757e556a1956b:0x243fed65ee0e4758) Reviews from Google for Holmsdale Manor Nursery. 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