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This offers consistent care and flexibility for families throughout the year." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Into Nature Nursery cater for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When was Into Nature Nursery established?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Into Nature Nursery provide outdoor learning opportunities?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, outdoor learning is actively encouraged at Into Nature Nursery. 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Into Nature Nursery # Into Nature Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nursery Warm, caring and nurturing staff Engaging story times Good behaviour and attitudes Effective mathematical language development Focus on independence skills Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://stamfordsummerschool.co.uk/contact/) ## 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 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172818)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2518001) 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 Beehive Woodland Lakes, Lullington Road, Swadlincote, DE12 8HZ Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round [© 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#/-1.63127/52.74216/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Swadlincote - [Day nurseries in Swadlincote](/search?q=Swadlincote) - [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=into-nature-nursery-de12-8hz-2518001) 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 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. 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 - 1 enhance 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 - 2 support 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 Inspection #10207945 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172818) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUW9QkKhf_90m4o5MIddzTMeAu8h-mRijLaYwLE-rHSVSf-KLLG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCeF9qLUt3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a017ab5bd3fb9:0x28c75bf0d5823b5e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIU2_DguXTltDQpzPwNGWwN6JPL6KjOnebI6kSY1hAjGbEfcQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJcHFIVV93RRAB!2m1!1s0x487a017ab5bd3fb9:0x28c75bf0d5823b5e) Reviews from Google for Into Nature Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2938418371814898526&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) 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. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172818) ## Frequently asked about Into Nature Nursery ### What is Into Nature Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Into Nature Nursery cost? ### Does Into Nature Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are Into Nature Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Into Nature Nursery cater for? ### When was Into Nature Nursery established? ### Does Into Nature Nursery provide outdoor learning opportunities? ### What do parents say about Into Nature Nursery? ### How can I contact Into Nature Nursery? ## 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Swadlincote Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Into Nature Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Tiny Blessings Day Nursery Swadlincote · DE12 6JF ](/nursery/tiny-blessings-day-nursery-de12-6jf-2663848) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### The Firs Day Nursery Burton-on-Trent · DE15 9RQ 4.8(16 reviews) ](/nursery/the-firs-day-nursery-de15-9rq-2801079) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.2 mi ### Playful Roots Nursery Swadlincote Swadlincote · DE11 9DU ](/nursery/playful-roots-nursery-swadlincote-de11-9du-2843903) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Bright Beginnings Private Day Nursery Company Burton-on-Trent · DE13 8EB ](/nursery/bright-beginnings-private-day-nursery-limited-company-de13-8eb-ey371332) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.4 mi ### Highwood Day Nursery Burton-on-Trent · DE15 9RP ](/nursery/highwood-day-nursery-de15-9rp-ey446455) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Violet Way Nursery And Care Club Burton-on-Trent · DE15 9ES ](/nursery/violet-way-nursery-and-care-club-de15-9es-2548232) [See all nurseries in Swadlincote →](/search?q=Swadlincote) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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