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Lime Tree Day Nursery (The Hall)

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·75 Ryton Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DL · Rotherham
Number of places
71 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Rotherham

About this day nursery

Lime Tree Day Nursery (The Hall) is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere where children can flourish from an early age. Their educational philosophy centres on nurturing curiosity and creativity, empowering children to become independent, confident individuals who value kindness.

The nursery provides a stimulating environment rich with play-based learning opportunities, expertly guided by qualified early years professionals. These professionals are committed to making learning enjoyable and ensuring children are well-prepared, socially, academically, and emotionally, for their transition to primary school.

With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, the nursery adapts its care to meet the unique needs of every child, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, with support from a dedicated SEND team. Children are encouraged to explore both indoors and outdoors daily, engaging in free-flow play and local community trips to broaden their understanding of the world around them.

Our ethos

Lime Tree Day Nursery's educational philosophy centres on nurturing curiosity and creativity, empowering children to become independent, confident individuals who value kindness. They provide a stimulating, play-based learning environment, guided by professionals committed to making learning enjoyable and preparing children for primary school. The nursery emphasises inclusivity and adapts care to meet the unique needs of every child.

What it's like

Children are very happy in this busy nursery. Babies and new starters learn to feel secure in their surroundings as they experience the warm and considered care of the well-qualified staff team. Staff work closely with parents to give children a strong start to their learning and prepare them well for their future education, including starting school. Children develop significant confidence in different situations as staff introduce them to many rich experiences.

Play-based learningQualified staffInclusive environmentOutdoor playCommunity engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lime Tree Day Nursery (The Hall)

Last inspected 14 December 2023 · Andrew Clark

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 very happy in this busy nursery. Babies and new starters learn to feel secure in their surroundings as they experience the warm and considered care of the well-qualified staff team. Staff work closely with parents to give children a strong start to their learning and prepare them well for their future education, including starting school. Children develop significant confidence in different situations as staff introduce them to many rich experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very happy in this busy nursery. Babies and new starters learn to feel secure in their surroundings as they experience the warm and considered care of the well-qualified staff team.
  • Staff work closely with parents to give children a strong start to their learning and prepare them well for their future education, including starting school.
  • Staff ensure that children make good progress overall through a well-designed curriculum. They set ambitious goals for all children to work towards during their time in the nursery.
  • Children's love of books and stories is strongly promoted. Staff identify a range of songs, rhymes and books that children will experience as they progress through the nursery.
  • The manager provides incisive leadership in all aspects of the nursery's work. She gives robust support and challenge to enable all staff to contribute to the direction and development of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the curriculum for physical development to help to build on the large- muscle development of babies and young children, particularly in relation to outdoor play
  • 2review ways to help children to persist in their activities and maximise their learning.
Inspection #10305659 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very appreciative of the nursery's family ethos and the high quality of regular information they receive about their children's progress and guidance for children's learning at home.

Parents very strongly recommend the nursery. They particularly comment on how well prepared their children are for starting school and the progress that they make in their language and personal skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff successfully involve children in learning to keep themselves safe indoors and outside. Opportunities to fully enrich young children's climbing and balancing skills are not always taken.

Parent Reviews of Lime Tree Day Nursery (The Hall)

5.0
(1)
Katie Hunton
10 months ago

Lovely nursery and also great, caring staff! My little boy loves it and has settled in amazingly!

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