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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Humpty Dumpty's # Humpty Dumpty's Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 24 Firthland Road, Pickering, YO18 8BZ · North Yorkshire Number of places 25 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 Humpty Dumpty's, established in 2003, is a childcare setting located in Pickering, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, it operates on a non-domestic premises basis. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 21st October 2024, highlighting the effective leadership team's commitment to continuous improvement. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build strong foundations for future learning, with a particular focus on developing physical skills and enhancing communication and language. Children are encouraged to be independent and feel safe and happy, benefiting from flexible settling-in procedures and dedicated care from staff. The dedicated team at Humpty Dumpty's excels in identifying and addressing potential learning delays, working closely with parents and external professionals to ensure all children make good progress. The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is particularly strong, with additional funding carefully utilised to maximise impact. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with a developed area that allows children to access a full curriculum, including encouraging them to recognise numerals in their environment. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the care and education their children receive, often noting how well prepared their children are for school. What it's like The leadership team has effectively improved the nursery, positively impacting children and families. They have developed a clear curriculum focused on building strong foundations, physical skills, and communication. Children feel safe and happy, benefiting from flexible settling-in and effective care from staff. Strong leadership Tailored learning Positive SEND provision Effective communication Outdoor curriculum School readiness ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Humpty Dumpty's Last inspected 21 October 2024 · Michelle Lorains 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 The leadership team has effectively improved the nursery, positively impacting children and families. They have developed a clear curriculum focused on building strong foundations, physical skills, and communication. Children feel safe and happy, benefiting from flexible settling-in and effective care from staff. Inspector highlights - The leadership team has worked extremely hard to make significant improvements to the nursery. - Staff have high expectations for all children and swiftly recognise potential delays, working with parents and other professionals to minimise learning gaps. - Children are keen to take an active part in their own self-care, and staff encourage them to develop good levels of independence before they start school. - Staff focus on developing children's communication and language skills by modelling new words and offering explanations. - The curriculum to promote children's mathematical development is good, with staff using mathematical language purposefully throughout the day. Areas to develop - 1 implement ways to ensure all children receive high quality learning opportunities, specifically when their key person is not present - 2 enhance staff's understanding of how to consistently support children's emotional development. Inspection #10333888 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261399) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Humpty Dumpty's Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10333888 Lead inspector Michelle Lorains Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261399)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY250640) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=humpty-dumpty-s-yo18-8bz-ey250640) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very happy with the care and learning their children receive. > They say they feel welcomed into the nursery and staff have helped their children to be ready to start school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is positive. Staff identify areas of delay in children's learning and work with other professionals to help them make good progress. Extra funding is carefully considered to have the most impact for the children it is intended for. Outdoor space The outdoor area has been developed so children who prefer to learn there can access a full curriculum. Staff encourage children to recognise numerals in the outdoor environment. ## Parent Reviews of Humpty Dumpty's 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV-OTphTC-dSoHkUPngfHqbfOEOR2JEwqZTfN_SvDHYwY1NTo-c=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) sarah coverdale 13 years ago My daughter goes here and she loves it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRMTVxRFBnEAE!2m1!1s0x487f28632af0b8cd:0x5bc956a975c8361c) Reviews from Google for Humpty Dumpty's. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6613912813595801116&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: July 2009 - October 2024 Good - January 2024 Requires improvement - March 2023 Requires improvement - September 2022 Inadequate - April 2022 Inadequate - May 2018 Good - December 2014 Good - July 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Humpty Dumpty's ### What size of nursery is Humpty Dumpty's? ### Does Humpty Dumpty's have an Ofsted rating? ### Which funding options does Humpty Dumpty's accept? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### How does Humpty Dumpty's support children with SEND? ### Open hours at Humpty Dumpty's? ## Nearby day nurseries in Pickering Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Humpty Dumpty's. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Ducklings Preschool Pickering · YO18 7AN ](/nursery/little-ducklings-preschool-yo18-7an-2767823) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.5 mi ### Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Pickering Malton · YO17 6UE ](/nursery/puddleducks-children-s-day-nursery-pickering-ltd-yo17-6ue-2855452) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.1 mi ### Little Years Nursery York · YO62 6AA ](/nursery/little-years-nursery-ltd-yo62-6aa-2693520) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.3 mi ### Kirkbymoorside Pre-School Playgroup York · YO62 6AG ](/nursery/kirkbymoorside-pre-school-playgroup-yo62-6ag-400308) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Meadowfield Nursery School Malton · YO17 6TS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/meadowfield-nursery-school-yo17-6ts-ey289521) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.6 mi ### Starchild Nurseries Malton Malton · YO17 7LW 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/starchild-nurseries-malton-yo17-7lw-2531926) [See all nurseries in Pickering →](/search?q=Pickering) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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