Opening hours
07:30 - 18:00
Kingwood Children
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
104 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Kingwood Children in Uffculme, founded by Claire and Trevor Dancer in August 2010, is dedicated to providing outstanding childcare for children aged 0-12 years within a nurturing family atmosphere. The nursery fosters a magical environment where exploration, play, and joy are central to a child's experience.
Starting from humble beginnings in a living room, it has grown into a large, purpose-built facility nestled in the heart of Uffculme village, actively engaging with the local community. The curriculum emphasises empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the natural world, drawing inspiration from the countless children who have passed through their doors.
They boast a unique educational approach, incorporating storytelling, outdoor adventures, and visits to local spots like their allotment, the river, and independent businesses. Beyond childcare, Kingwood Children aims to support families through various events, socials, groups, courses, and a popular café.
The team of highly qualified and experienced professionals prioritises individual attention due to a low child-to-teacher ratio and is committed to continuous professional development, ensuring a safe, clean, and secure setting. Parents are kept informed through the Famly App, offering insights into their child's day.
Our ethos
Kingwood Children's educational approach is inspired by the children themselves and emphasises empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the natural world. They foster a magical environment where exploration, play, and joy are central, incorporating storytelling, outdoor adventures, and community engagement through visits to local spots like their allotment and river.
What it's like
Children are greeted by their key person at this nurturing nursery. Staff are knowledgeable and give children practical and emotional support, helping them build trusting bonds and feel secure. Staff plan a broad and well-sequenced curriculum focused on children's well-being, supporting secure attachments and a sense of safety before building communication skills and physical development.
Family-runOutdoor learningCommunity-focusedEmpathy-driven curriculumLow child-to-teacher ratio
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
0-12 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2014
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kingwood Children
Last inspected 14 January 2025
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 by their key person at this nurturing nursery. Staff are knowledgeable and give children practical and emotional support, helping them build trusting bonds and feel secure. Staff plan a broad and well-sequenced curriculum focused on children's well-being, supporting secure attachments and a sense of safety before building communication skills and physical development.
Inspector highlights
- Children are greeted by their key person and build trusting bonds with staff.
- Staff plan a broad and well-sequenced curriculum with a primary focus on children's well-being.
- Children demonstrate excellent knowledge of personal safety on outings.
- Staff give children's communication and language development the utmost priority.
- The curriculum for physical development is a key strength.
Areas to develop
- 1Support staff to identify what younger children need to learn now and next, and use this to help build on children's prior learning.
- 2Extend opportunities that enhance younger children's independence skills to be able to complete tasks for themselves.
Inspection #10364145 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the setting.
They value the level of communication they receive and feel fully informed of who their child's key person is and what next steps they have in place.
Parents appreciate the advice and guidance they receive from staff as they approach new milestones with their children, such as potty training.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Outdoor activities play a key role in the curriculum. Children have fun in the garden daily, where they practise their coordination and balancing, such as when they crawl through tunnels and climb up apparatus.
Inspection history
Date: June 2016
- January 2025Good
- January 2019Good
- June 2016Outstanding
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