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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Jesters Childcare # Jesters Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Stanhope Primary School, Keyworth Road, NOTTINGHAM, NG4 4JD · Nottinghamshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Nottinghamshire 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 Jesters Childcare Ltd, located in Gedling, Nottingham, provides high-quality early years education and care for children aged 2 to 11 years. 30pm, Monday to Friday, the setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15th May 2023. Staff at Jesters Childcare Ltd are dedicated to building positive relationships with children, actively joining in their play and contributing ideas to enhance learning. This approach ensures children are happy, engaged, and make good progress in their development. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned based on children's interests and developmental next steps. For children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the setting is committed to providing additional support to ensure equal access to the curriculum. Jesters Childcare Ltd places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, encouraging children to engage with the natural world through a dedicated area for digging and exploration. Staff guide children in understanding insects, plant care, and the benefits of worms to the soil. Children are also encouraged to make their own choices, fostering creativity and physical skills through activities like "The Show," where they can use musical instruments and express themselves. Parents consistently praise the nursery for its effective communication, support with social development, and smooth transitions for children starting at the setting and moving on to school. What it's like Staff build positive relationships with children, joining in their play and adding ideas to support learning. This results in children being happy, engaged, and making progress in their development. Staff also allocate a 'star of the day' to children, describing their achievements, which fosters respect and pride. Strong parent communication Engaged in natural environment Child-centred learning Positive relationships Supports transitions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Jesters Childcare Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10279887 Lead inspector Alice Anders Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222252)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407637) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=jesters-childcare-ltd-ng4-4jd-ey407637) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Jesters Childcare Last inspected 15 May 2023 · Alice Anders 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 Staff build positive relationships with children, joining in their play and adding ideas to support learning. This results in children being happy, engaged, and making progress in their development. Staff also allocate a 'star of the day' to children, describing their achievements, which fosters respect and pride. Inspector highlights - Staff and managers understand child development and plan the learning environment based on children's next steps and interests. - Children are encouraged to make their own choices, with staff supporting their creativity and physical skills through activities like 'The Show'. - Staff encourage engagement with the natural environment, providing opportunities to explore and learn about nature. - Staff support mathematical knowledge by incorporating language of size and exploring concepts like filling and emptying. - Parents feel staff communicate well and have supported their children's social development and transitions. Areas to develop - 1 improve staff skills to support quieter children to extend their vocabulary beyond what they already know - 2 develop how managers review the effectiveness of procedures to ensure that the setting is continuously improving. Inspection #10279887 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222252) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel staff communicate well and share what their children need to work on next. > They say that their children have developed socially since attending the setting. > Parents comment on how the staff have supported their children to transition into the setting, and with the move on to school. > Parents value the setting's community ethos and like that their children go on outings and engage in different experiences. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision They identify children who require additional support to ensure that all children have equal access to the curriculum. Outdoor space Staff encourage children to engage with the natural environment. They provide an area for children to dig and explore, using spades and rakes, and add water to the soil. Staff talk to children about different insects, why they need to water plants and how worms benefit the soil. ## Parent Reviews of Jesters Childcare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXTlab6g6spO0B676ugvms8qMPVGnBAU2geVA8OVwaSmUQ-B4B54g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lee Peck 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBZ0tXVDRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c6ccdc7c68f1:0xd45bd35ba6d185f0) Reviews from Google for Jesters Childcare. 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