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Kinder Place # Kinder Place Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · Hospital Staff Social Club, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QN · North Yorkshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kinder Place Nursery, located near Scarborough Hospital, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Dedicated to providing flexible and affordable childcare, the nursery works in partnership with the local NHS and community. The facility is designed to encourage learning and development during these crucial early years, with separate rooms tailored for different age groups: "Caterpillars" for 0-2 year olds and "Butterflies" for 2-5 year olds. Both rooms offer open-plan spaces for play, exploration, and rest, with a strong emphasis on indoor and outdoor activities that promote physical, creative, and imaginative development. The passionate and qualified staff create a safe, warm, and supportive atmosphere, fostering independence and a love for learning. Meals and snacks are prepared in collaboration with a Trust dietician, focusing on healthy and nutritious options. Kinder Place Nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays, two staff training days, and the week between Christmas and New Year. They also offer emergency and temporary placements to accommodate various parental needs. What it's like Children enter the nursery with excitement and confidence and are warmly welcomed by their key person. They quickly settle into routines, which helps them feel safe and secure. Children effortlessly use exceptional manners and their behaviour is excellent. NHS partnership Stimulating environment Flexible childcare Healthy meals Family-oriented ## Pricing & funding Fees are invoiced termly and spread monthly, with rates varying depending on the session length and required hours. The nursery offers nine-hour core days alongside morning and afternoon sessions, with different hourly rates applying for core and extended hours. Enhanced provision charges for meals and snacks are billed separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are invoiced termly and spread over the months within each term. - Enhanced provision costs are calculated each term based on attendance. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 6:00pm. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, 2 staff training days, and the week between Christmas and New Year. Food Healthy meals and snacks provided, prepared in collaboration with a Trust dietician. Parents can opt out and provide a packed lunch. Session types Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Extended Day, Hourly Rate Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kinder Place Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10175043 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175115)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557333) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kinder-place-yo12-6qn-ey557333) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kinder Place Last inspected 10 November 2021 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children enter the nursery with excitement and confidence and are warmly welcomed by their key person. They quickly settle into routines, which helps them feel safe and secure. Children effortlessly use exceptional manners and their behaviour is excellent. Inspector highlights - Children explore the outdoor environment with enthusiasm and imagination. - Children benefit from an interesting and well-balanced curriculum because staff provide activities to build on what children already know and can do. - Children and babies form close bonds with their key person and other adults. - Staff quickly identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and provide support to meet their needs. - The manager shows a clear commitment to providing high-quality care and education. Areas to develop - 1 consider how group activities and daily routines can be managed more effectively to ensure children are not waiting for extended periods of time. Inspection #10175043 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175115) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > He just gave him his bike. That was kind. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and provide support to meet their needs. Outdoor space Children explore the outdoor environment with enthusiasm and imagination. They are highly focused when digging and looking for worms and eagerly swap tools to extend each other's play. Children regularly play outdoors and participate in physical activities. Inspection history Most recent inspection 10 November 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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