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Kid Ease at County Hall

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
·Kidease Day Nursery, 41 Harriet Court, NORWICH, NR1 2DG · Norfolk
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Kid Ease at County Hall in Norwich provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, operating 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday. The nursery offers a flexible approach to childcare, catering to various age groups with tailored sessions and activities designed to promote development and well-being.

They provide freshly prepared, nutritious meals, acknowledging the importance of healthy eating for children. The nursery is committed to supporting families by accepting government funding schemes and offering additional services like ad hoc creche sessions and extended hours with early bird and late collection options.

With a focus on inclusive learning and development, Kid Ease aims to create a positive and supportive experience for every child.

What it's like

Children have adapted well to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) safety practices. Children and babies arrive happily, and they show that they feel safe and secure. Babies form close emotional attachments to their key person and older children make friends.

Accepts government fundingNutritious meals providedFlexible session optionsExtended hours available

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands (0-2 years and 2-5 years) for private hours, offering morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions. Full-day and morning sessions include lunch, and full-day/afternoon sessions include tea. Separate food charges apply to funded hours, and optional ad-hoc or early/late sessions are available.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Government funding does not cover the cost of meals; separate food charges apply for lunch and tea.
  • Private morning sessions include lunch; afternoon sessions include tea; full day sessions include both.
  • Early bird sessions (7.30am - 8am) include breakfast.
  • Flexible 3-hour crèche sessions are payable in advance.

Key facts

Session types

Morning, Afternoon, Early Bird 7.30 – 8am with Breakfast, Creche

Opening hours

7.30am – 6.00pm, Mon – Fri

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kid Ease at County Hall

Last inspected 17 June 2021 · Karen Harris

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 have adapted well to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) safety practices. Children and babies arrive happily, and they show that they feel safe and secure. Babies form close emotional attachments to their key person and older children make friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have effectively addressed weaknesses identified in the previous inspection, including environmental changes and staff training.
  • Babies experience good continuity in their care routines, with regular communication with parents regarding their needs.
  • Staff make regular assessments of children's achievements and use this information to plan activities.
  • Children are supported to behave well through sensitive management of unwanted behaviour and consistent praise.
  • The setting has well-established partnerships with parents, ensuring good continuity in children's care and education.

Areas to develop

  • 1Focus support and coaching for staff on helping them to fully understand how to sequence the curriculum.
  • 2Seek opportunities for staff to follow identified approaches in helping younger children to respond and to develop their speech more rapidly.
Inspection #10147301 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents comment positively on the setting, particularly highlighting the outdoor area and how staff have offered a great deal of support for them as a family."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Effective support is put in place for those children in receipt of additional funding. However, sometimes, staff's teaching does not reflect the needs of children whose communication and language development requires further support. For example, at times, children are not given enough time to think and to respond to staff's questions.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children have good opportunities to build their physical skills and to take appropriate risks as they play and explore. Toddlers eagerly jump in muddy puddles, and older children swing on the rope swing. They enjoy interactions with adults, such as playing hide and seek and building a 'rickety bridge' with tyres and crates.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021

Date: November 2011

  • June 2021Good
  • February 2020Requires improvement
  • June 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • November 2011Good

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