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Lime Tree Quorn

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·Rawlins Academy, Loughborough Road, Loughborough, LE12 8DY · Leicestershire
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Lime Tree Day Nursery provides a warm and nurturing environment across multiple locations in Charnwood and Leicester. They focus on delivering a personalised experience where every child feels valued and understood, aiming to give them the best possible start in life.

The nursery prides itself on low staff turnover, ensuring children are met with familiar faces daily, fostering a 'home from home' atmosphere. With a child-led learning approach based on the EYFS framework, activities are tailored to each child's individual interests, encouraging exploration, creativity, and discovery.

Each child benefits from a dedicated key person who builds a strong bond and keeps parents updated on their progress through a family app. The nursery emphasises healthy eating, with fresh, nutritious meals prepared on-site by chefs who cater to all dietary needs.

They also promote outdoor play in all weather, recognising its importance for childhood development. Lime Tree Day Nursery is committed to inclusivity, with dedicated SENDCo staff in each setting and a wider SEND team to provide support and guidance.

They accept various government funding schemes and offer sibling discounts, making quality childcare accessible to more families. The nursery also maintains strong connections with families through a dedicated app for daily updates and encourages community engagement through local outings.

They prioritise hygiene and safety, adhering to a strict sickness exclusion policy to minimise the spread of infection.

What it's like

Children show that they feel safe and secure and have positive relationships with staff. Children behave well and show kindness to their peers. Staff plan experiences to help children to develop in their learning and provide plenty of opportunities for children to be physically active.

Child-led learningOn-site chefsKey person approachGovernment funding acceptedSibling discount

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Food

Fresh, nutritious meals cooked daily on-site by chefs, catering for all dietary requirements and following the Healthy Tots programme.

Opening hours

7:30am–6pm

Age range

2 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lime Tree Quorn

Last inspected 4 April 2022 · Hayley Ruane

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 show that they feel safe and secure and have positive relationships with staff. Children behave well and show kindness to their peers. Staff plan experiences to help children to develop in their learning and provide plenty of opportunities for children to be physically active.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff place a high priority on supporting children's communication and language development.
  • Staff share information with parents about children's learning and achievements.
  • Staff help children to learn about their feelings.
  • The manager and staff promote children's emotional well-being when children first start attending.
  • Staff provide experiences for children to develop their understanding of numbers and language that describe size.

Areas to develop

  • 1strength staff's understanding of how to make greater use of planned group activities to help maintain children's interest and engagement
  • 2support staff to use information gathered about children's abilities from parents when they first start, to more effectively plan for children's ongoing progress.
Inspection #10219650 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"They are lovely, welcoming and are very good with the children."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work with other professionals and have targeted plans in place to meet children's individual needs, including helping them to manage their behaviour when the routine of the day changes.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure children are physically active. They initiate a game of hide and seek in the garden for three-year-old children, who run energetically around. Staff carry out daily risk assessments outdoors to minimise risks.

Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • April 2022Good
  • August 2016Good

Frequently asked about Lime Tree Quorn

About the setting

Lime Tree Quorn registered in 2015. It is situated in the grounds of Rawlins Academy, Loughborough, Leicestershire and is independently run from the school. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff, with various levels of early years qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round apart from bank holidays, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY492199
Registered person
Lime Tree Quorn Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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