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Kindercare (Hgte) in Harrogate (HG2)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·31 South Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8AT · North Yorkshire
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd, established in 1995, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Harrogate for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on 21/11/2022.

30am until 6pm, the setting prides itself on its nurturing staff who greet children warmly and treat them with kindness, care, and respect. There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional development through books and activities that help them explore and understand their feelings.

The nursery environment is thoughtfully designed to foster confident, independent learners through varied and interesting activities. For children needing additional assistance, Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd provides extra support, with staff working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure individual needs are met effectively.

Children benefit from regular opportunities to develop physical skills in secure outdoor areas, including running, climbing, and using balance bikes and tricycles, and also visit larger local outdoor spaces.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly and treated with kindness, care and respect by nurturing staff. There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional development through books and activities. The nursery environment is designed to support children to become confident, independent learners with varied and interesting activities.

Nurturing staffEmotional development focusConfident, independent learnersSkilful interactionsOutdoor physical playEffective parent partnerships

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kindercare (Hgte)

Last inspected 21 November 2022

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 are greeted warmly and treated with kindness, care and respect by nurturing staff. There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional development through books and activities. The nursery environment is designed to support children to become confident, independent learners with varied and interesting activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted warmly by staff and treated with kindness, care and respect.
  • There is a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional development.
  • The nursery environment is designed to support children to become confident, independent learners.
  • Staff's skilful interactions with children make learning fun and meaningful.
  • Children benefit from regular opportunities to develop their physical skills in secure outdoor areas.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop daily routines further, so that children are more actively engaged in learning throughout the day
  • 2support children's understanding of healthy eating even more, by ensuring staff provide consistent messages about the foods that are good for them.
Inspection #10261763 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where children are not making as much progress as others, additional support is put in place. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's needs are being met as effectively as possible.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular opportunities to develop their physical skills in the secure outdoor areas, where they can run, climb, and use balance bikes and tricycles. They also visit larger local outdoor spaces.

Inspection history

Date: October 2009

  • November 2022Good
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • June 2015Good
  • October 2009Good

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