Inside Out Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Inside Out Day Nursery, situated in New Mills, boasts over three decades of experience in childcare, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow and develop. The nursery prides itself on a child-centred approach, tailoring each day to the unique interests and needs of every child, fostering a sense of security and readiness for learning.

The daily routine balances familiar structure with varied activities, including extensive child-led and adult-supported play experiences both indoors and outdoors, promoting exploration, creativity, and physical development. Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals are provided, with healthy snacks offered free of charge.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, recognising its importance for building confidence and a love of the natural world. They also provide calm spaces for rest and quiet activities, ensuring children can relax and recharge.

The dedicated staff, with a range of qualifications and specialisations, are committed to continuous professional development and fostering strong partnerships with families. They strive to create an inclusive setting where every child feels valued, supported, and confident to learn at their own pace, ensuring a smooth transition between home and nursery life.

Our ethos

Inside Out Day Nursery LTD describes its approach as child-centred, with each day tailored to the unique interests and needs of the children. They emphasise a balance of structure and varied activities, including extensive child-led and adult-supported play, both indoors and outdoors, to foster exploration, creativity, and physical development. The nursery also highlights the importance of outdoor play for building confidence and a love of nature, and creating calm spaces for rest. They are committed to inclusivity and fostering strong partnerships with families, ensuring children feel valued, supported, and ready for learning.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly by staff, who take time to understand their feelings and daily news, fostering an emotionally secure environment. Children learn about safety and boundaries, moving freely and carefully indoors and outdoors. They explore, investigate, and are introduced to new experiences, stimulating their curiosity both indoors and outdoors.

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on standard hourly or full day rates, with a minimum session requirement for hourly bookings. Government funding can be used term-time or stretched over fifty-one weeks. Additional fees apply for early starts, school pick-ups, holiday care, and optional meals.