What is Into Nature Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Into Nature Nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted during its latest inspection on October 26, 2021. This means the nursery is performing well in meeting the needs of the children in its care.

How much does Into Nature Nursery cost?

The pricing for Into Nature Nursery isn't available in our current information. We recommend contacting them directly to get the most up-to-date fee schedule and discuss your specific needs.

Does Into Nature Nursery accept funded hours?

Yes, Into Nature Nursery accepts funded hours. They welcome the 15-hour entitlement for disadvantaged 2-year-olds, as well as the 15-hour universal funding for 3 and 4-year-olds.

What are Into Nature Nursery's opening hours?

Into Nature Nursery is open from 7.30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. This offers consistent care and flexibility for families throughout the year.

What age range does Into Nature Nursery cater for?

Into Nature Nursery welcomes children aged from 1 to 8 years old. They provide a warm and nurturing environment aimed at helping children feel safe and settle quickly, right from a young age through to early school years.

When was Into Nature Nursery established?

Into Nature Nursery was established in Swadlincote in 2019. It has since become a small and friendly all-year-round nursery, providing a caring and nurturing environment for local children.

Does Into Nature Nursery provide outdoor learning opportunities?

Yes, outdoor learning is actively encouraged at Into Nature Nursery. Children engaging in outdoor play will often “creatively use props to recreate stories in their own way, for example, they use sticks as brooms and 'whoosh' around the garden area.”

What do parents say about Into Nature Nursery?

Parents consistently praise Into Nature Nursery as a "home-from-home" setting. They often feel their children are part of an "exclusive club" due to the small numbers and tailored care provided, creating a very personal experience.

How can I contact Into Nature Nursery?

You can get in touch with Into Nature Nursery by phone. Their contact number is 07977 609024 if you wish to discuss your childcare needs or arrange a visit.

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Into Nature Nursery

Ofsted: Good

(Oct 2021)

5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Beehive Woodland Lakes, Lullington Road, Swadlincote, DE12 8HZ · Derbyshire

Number of places

22 places

Age range

1–5 yrs

Last inspected

Oct 2021

Local authority

Derbyshire

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It provides a warm, caring, and nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 8 years, ensuring they feel safe and settle quickly.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 26/10/2021, rated the nursery as Good in overall effectiveness. The curriculum focuses on developing children's confidence and independence.

Older children demonstrate good behaviour and kindness towards their peers, often reminding each other of established rules. Story times are a particular highlight, with staff engaging children animatedly, leading to lots of laughter and imaginative play.

Children are also encouraged to develop their mathematical language by comparing sizes and using descriptive vocabulary. Outdoor learning is actively encouraged, with children using props like sticks to creatively re-enact stories and engage in imaginative play within the garden area.

The nursery also provides opportunities for children to develop practical skills for independence, such as using scissors safely and creating with recycled materials. Parents consistently praise the nursery as a "home-from-home" setting, appreciating the tailored care and small numbers that create an "exclusive club" feel for their children.

Our ethos

Into Nature Nursery is dedicated to outdoor learning, enabling children to interact directly with nature in a farm environment, fostering exploration and hands-on discovery. The curriculum integrates nature into core subjects like language, maths, and physical development, using real-world contexts. It is described as appealing to enthusiasts of forest schools.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly in this small and friendly nursery. Staff's interaction with children is warm, caring and nurturing, which helps the children to feel safe. Older children are confident, well behaved, and kind and considerate to each other.

Small and friendly nurseryWarm, caring and nurturing staffEngaging story timesGood behaviour and attitudesEffective mathematical language developmentFocus on independence skillsStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 07:30–18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Into Nature Nursery

Inspection date: Oct 2021
Inspection no.: 10207945
Lead inspector: Tracy Hopkins

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Beehive Woodland Lakes, Lullington Road, Swadlincote, DE12 8HZ

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Into Nature Nursery

Last inspected 26 October 2021 · Tracy Hopkins

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

Inspector highlights

Children arrive happy and settle quickly in this small and friendly nursery.
Story times are a delight, with lots of laughter as staff animatedly read stories.
Children's understanding of mathematical language is developed effectively.
Staff supported children and their families during national lockdowns by providing activity ideas.
Staff provide children with opportunities to develop a range of skills for independence.

Areas to develop

1enhance staff's ability to build on children's speaking to enable them to better support children to begin to use chains of words and sentences
2support staff to identify when to take the lead during adult-led activities to ensure that children are given clear and consistent information at all times

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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

The nursery is a 'home-from-home' setting

they feel part of an 'exclusive club' because of the small numbers of children and the tailored care that their child receives

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children creatively use props to recreate stories in their own way, for example, they use sticks as brooms and 'whoosh' around the garden area.

Parent Reviews of Into Nature Nursery

5.0

(2)

Dave P

3 years ago

A truly wonderful nursery. Both of our daughters attend. Claire and her staff are brilliant at providing a huge variety of fun activities that also develop skills. We've been so lucky to have Into Nature nearby.

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Scott Sharp

a year ago

Amazing Gem of a nursery in a fantastic setting, all of the staff go above and beyond for the children.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

26 October 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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About the setting

Into Nature Nursery registered in 2019. There are five members of staff working with the children, including the owner who is also the manager. Of these, two members of staff hold an early years qualification at a degree level, one at a level 5 and one at a level 3. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN: 2518001
Registered person: Sharp, Claire
Day care type: Full day care
Register: Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type: Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating: Not applicable

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Ofsted rating for Into Nature Nursery

What parents say

How they support every child

Parent Reviews of Into Nature Nursery

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