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Honeybuns Day Nursery in Stafford

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·Honeybuns Day Nursery, 15 Lichfield Road, Stafford, ST17 4JX · Staffordshire
Number of places
59 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Honeybuns Day Nursery, established in 2006, is an all-year childcare setting in Stafford for children aged 0-4 years. Inspected by Ofsted on 15 March 2023 and rated as Good, the day nursery places children at the heart of a warm and inviting environment.

Children settle quickly into the daily routine and play well together, exploring age-appropriate resources both indoors and outdoors. Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of child development, providing diverse activities that cater to different age groups, from sensory play for babies to physical exercises for pre-schoolers.

The curriculum is thoughtfully based on each child's next stage of learning, ensuring activities are planned to build on individual knowledge. The nursery effectively promotes communication and language skills, with staff role-modelling good language and supporting children who speak English as an additional language by using familiar words from their home language to help them feel secure.

" Managers and leaders continually monitor and evaluate their provision to ensure the best outcomes for all children.

What it's like

Children are at the centre of this warm and inviting nursery. They are quick to settle into the routine of the day. Children play well with each other as they explore the age-appropriate resources, both indoors and outdoors. Staff understand children's development well and provide a range of activities for children to explore.

Warm and invitingStrong parent partnershipsIndividualised curriculumPromotes communicationOutdoor play encouragedSupports EAL children

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Honeybuns Day Nursery

Last inspected 15 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 are at the centre of this warm and inviting nursery. They are quick to settle into the routine of the day. Children play well with each other as they explore the age-appropriate resources, both indoors and outdoors. Staff understand children's development well and provide a range of activities for children to explore.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and leaders continually monitor and evaluate their provision to ensure the best outcomes for children.
  • Parent partnerships are a key strength, with parents receiving daily information and supporting their child's learning at home.
  • Staff base the curriculum on children's next stage of learning, using their knowledge of child development to plan activities.
  • Children of all ages enjoy books and literacy, with staff creating excitement and intrigue in the stories they read.
  • Staff promote communication and language development by role modelling good language, asking open-ended questions, and supporting children who speak English as an additional language.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide further challenge to extend children's learning and build on what they already know and can do
  • 2extend children's engagement and involvement in activities, especially during group times, and help them to develop their attention and listening skills as much as possible.
Inspection #10276728 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children who speak English as an additional language. They ask parents for familiar words in their home language that staff can then use in the routine of the day. This helps children to settle and feel secure.

Outdoor space

Children play well with each other as they explore the age-appropriate resources, both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors, children use large magnetic blocks to build a structure, with staff supporting them to work together and cooperate to achieve their goal.

Inspection history

Date: April 2010

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • April 2014Good
  • June 2013Good
  • April 2010Good

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