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Kirkley Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Kirkley Children's Centre, Kirkley Street, Lowestoft, NR33 0LU · Suffolk
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Kirkley Nursery is an esteemed early childhood education provider dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners in the Lowestoft area. The day nursery's approach prioritises individualised care, with each child assigned a 'Key Person' who oversees their developmental journey, emotional well-being, and learning progression, ensuring continuous communication with parents.

They offer a comprehensive blend of flexible sessions and structured learning opportunities, catering to children from infancy through to their pre-school years. The day nursery prides itself on its transparent and competitive fee structure, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality childcare that represents excellent value.

Additionally, Kirkley Nursery actively supports families in navigating the complexities of early years funding, accepting various government entitlements and working closely with parents to maximise their eligibility. The induction process is meticulously designed to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition for every child into the nursery setting, involving a series of introductory sessions that allow children to gradually adapt and parents to feel confident in their child's new environment.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and excited to start their day. They confidently select activities, with babies enjoying water play and toddlers engrossed in rolling cars down ramps. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise, promoting their good health.

Flexible sessionsKey Person approachGovernment funding accepted

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on additional meals and snack fees, as there are no registration or consumables fees. Funded children are charged a weekly snack fee unless they opt out, and hot meals are priced by portion size. A minimum booking of two sessions per week is recommended to help children settle.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of two sessions per week is recommended to help children settle.
  • No registration fee is charged.
  • No consumables charge is applied.
  • Meals must be booked in advance.
  • Option to opt out of the weekly snack charge for funded children.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

6 months - 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, School Day, Morning, Afternoon

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kirkley Nursery

Last inspected 24 January 2023

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 arrive happy and excited to start their day. They confidently select activities, with babies enjoying water play and toddlers engrossed in rolling cars down ramps. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise, promoting their good health.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show that they feel safe and secure.
  • Children behave well and understand what is expected of them.
  • Staff support children well to develop their fine motor skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of care.
  • Children demonstrate a good level of independence. Babies stack their bowls after eating healthy snacks, toddlers peel bananas and pour their own drinks, and pre-school children manage their own self-care routines, showing competence in dressing in and out of waterproof clothing.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide higher levels of teaching and interactions with quieter, less-confident children to further extend their learning.
Inspection #10251561 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

communication is thorough, and they feel very well informed

the nursery is a safe haven

incredible and always willing to listen

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of care. Staff complete timely referrals and engage with a range of other professionals. Children enjoy opportunities to play in dedicated sensory rooms.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. They initiate chasing games, use bats and balls and fill buckets of sand. Pre-school children set out their own obstacle courses using cones. Staff have planned the outside spaces to ensure that activities are varied and stimulating.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 January 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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