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Junior's Day Nursery in Cranbrook

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2022)
·Bramley House, Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, TN17 3QG · Kent
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, catering to children aged 0-4 years. This childcare setting, rated Outstanding by Ofsted on 2 February 2022, provides a harmonious and positive atmosphere where children are extremely happy, confident, and feel safe to explore and lead their own learning.

The staff consistently demonstrate very high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The nursery's environment is carefully planned with specialist equipment, ensuring it is fully inclusive.

The highly effective curriculum is superbly planned and delivered, preparing children for the next stages of their learning. Children also benefit from excellent opportunities to develop independence and display impeccable manners and social skills.

The nursery fosters strong relationships between children and staff, with highly tailored care provided by key persons. The setting is deeply committed to equality and diversity, embedding learning from different cultures into daily life, and has an exemplary attitude towards working with the local community, including visits to an elderly care home.

Leadership and management are exceptional, fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust among staff, who are highly valued and supported.

What it's like

Children are extremely happy and confident. They play and learn in a harmonious and positive atmosphere. Children feel very safe and secure as they freely explore and lead their own learning.

Stimulating activitiesHigh behavioural standardsOutstanding independenceCommunity engagementExceptional leadershipInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Junior's Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 February 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are extremely happy and confident. They play and learn in a harmonious and positive atmosphere. Children feel very safe and secure as they freely explore and lead their own learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff plan stimulating and engaging activities that support children's interests and build successfully on what they already know and can do.
  • Staff have exceptionally high standards for children's behaviour.
  • Children have outstanding levels of independence for their age, across the setting.
  • The setting has an exemplary attitude towards working with the local community.
  • Leadership and management are exceptional at the setting.
Inspection #10221326 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The staff have very high expectations for all children. This includes those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The setting layout is carefully planned with specialist equipment, which ensures that the environment is fully inclusive for all children attending.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022

Date: September 2009

  • February 2022Outstanding
  • December 2018Good
  • October 2014Outstanding
  • September 2009Good

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