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Lime Tree Day Nursery - Dussindale Park

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Fitzmaurice Pavilion, Pound Lane, Norwich, NR7 0UR · Norfolk
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

This childcare setting welcomes children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on 26/09/2023, the nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment.

Children are encouraged to choose their own activities, from mixing soil and water to make 'mud' to exploring books. Staff are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of 'awe and wonder', using activities like examining insects to expand children's vocabulary and encourage expression.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning; children enjoy playing outside, engaging in chasing games, climbing on tyres and beams, and experimenting with water play. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported, with staff maintaining high ratios, making quick referrals when needed, and utilising sign language and visual timetables to aid learning and understanding.

Parents consistently praise the nursery, stating their children get "the best start" and love attending.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery and are warmly welcomed by caring staff. They are keen to start their day and quickly become captivated in activities of their choosing, such as mixing soil and water to make 'mud' or browsing through books. Staff create an atmosphere of 'awe and wonder', engaging children with activities like examining insects and encouraging them to express their opinions.

Warm WelcomeOutdoor PlaySEND SupportVocabulary BuildingChild-Led Activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lime Tree Day Nursery - Dussindale Park

Last inspected 26 September 2023 · Helen Oakden

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 at the nursery and are warmly welcomed by caring staff. They are keen to start their day and quickly become captivated in activities of their choosing, such as mixing soil and water to make 'mud' or browsing through books. Staff create an atmosphere of 'awe and wonder', engaging children with activities like examining insects and encouraging them to express their opinions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed by caring staff and quickly become captivated in activities of their choosing.
  • Staff create an atmosphere of 'awe and wonder' and extend children's vocabulary.
  • Children enjoy time playing outside and demonstrate impressive physical skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well with high staff ratios, sign language, and visual timetables.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with many travelling out of their way to ensure their children attend.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to engage with quieter children more frequently to enable them to get the most out of learning experiences.
Inspection #10300984 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

I can do my own zip.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Referrals are made quickly and staff ratios are kept high to enable further support. Staff use sign language and visual timetables to help children to learn new words and to understand what comes next.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy time playing outside. They initiate their own chasing games and demonstrate impressive climbing skills as they scramble up and down tyres and beams. Children show determination in using outdoor taps, filling containers with water and pouring it down guttering.

Parent Reviews of Lime Tree Day Nursery - Dussindale Park

5.0
(2)
Harriet Coulson
3 years ago

Lime tree go above and beyond for the children in their care. Every activity is so thoughtfully planned out. They spend so much time and effort into giving the children the best learning experience possible. The staff are all so friendly, approachable and honestly really care. I will be really sad to see my daughter leave this year! Liz and the team are a credit to early years education!

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sharon woolston
6 years ago

My son loves this nursery they are helpfull and all the staff are great with kids gonna be sad when my boy leaves this year

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Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • September 2023Good
  • January 2018Outstanding

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