--- title: "Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield, a nursery in Selby — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield # Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · North Duffield Cp School, Broadmanor, Selby, YO8 5RZ · North Yorkshire Number of places 33 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Ducks Day Nursery, situated within the grounds of North Duffield CP School in Selby, offers a nurturing and family-oriented environment with experienced childcare professionals. The nursery and preschool provide flexible hours tailored to individual family needs, with the added convenience of school-cooked lunches and optional home-cooked hot evening meals. Little Ducks aims to make the transition to school seamless for children. In addition to nursery and preschool provision, the setting also runs a breakfast and after-school club, catering to a wider age range and offering comprehensive wrap-around care. The nursery is part of a community that also offers other childcare options including childminders who provide wrap-around care for both North Duffield Under Fives Preschool and North Duffield Primary School. What it's like Children thrive in this bright, welcoming, well-organised setting. All children make good progress from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The well-planned curriculum focuses on children's interests and considers how they want to learn. Family-oriented team Seamless school transition Wrap-around care ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.northduffield.n-yorks.sch.uk/fundraising) ## Key facts Food School cooked lunch and home cooked hot meal on an evening if required. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield Last inspected 17 October 2023 · Nicola Dickinson 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 thrive in this bright, welcoming, well-organised setting. All children make good progress from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The well-planned curriculum focuses on children's interests and considers how they want to learn. Inspector highlights - The ambitious leadership team has worked hard to drive improvement and continually evaluate their practice. - Staff complete accurate assessments of children's progress and ensure resources and activities support the curriculum. - Children enjoy play in the mud kitchen and are keen to share their knowledge, demonstrating broad vocabulary and good communication skills. - Staff support children to make connections in their learning, linking play to topics and encouraging thought about the natural world. - Staff work well as a team and promote strong partnerships with parents, offering support and encouraging home learning. Areas to develop - 1 embed the curriculum for early mathematics to challenge all children's thinking and extend their knowledge in this area of learning, appropriate to their age and stage of development - 2 strengthen training and coaching for staff so that it targets their individual development needs and helps them raise the quality of education to the highest level. Inspection #10278375 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233355) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10278375 Lead inspector Nicola Dickinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233355)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689584) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-ducks-nursery-north-duffield-ltd-yo8-5rz-2689584) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are excited to come to nursery and that they blossom there. > children benefit from staff's kind and caring approach. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children choose whether they want to play and learn outdoors or inside. Children are interested in the natural world. Staff encourage them to think about the creatures they find in the garden, such as a frog and a worm. Inspection history Date: October 2022 - November 2023 Good - October 2023 Good - February 2023 Requires improvement - October 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield ### How are meals handled at Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield? ### What type of nursery is Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield? ### How many places does Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield have? ### What do parents value about Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield? ### Does Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Selby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Ducks Nursery - North Duffield. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### North Duffield Under Fives Selby · YO8 5RU 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/north-duffield-under-fives-yo8-5ru-ey231566) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### The Treehouse Bubwith Selby · YO8 6LW ](/nursery/the-treehouse-bubwith-yo8-6lw-2670960) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Orchard Trees Childcare York · YO19 6DE 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/orchard-trees-childcare-yo19-6de-ey540998) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Mill House Nursery Escrick York · YO19 6FD 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/mill-house-nursery-escrick-ltd-yo19-6fd-2715465) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Munchkins Day Nursery Selby · YO8 6EL ](/nursery/munchkins-day-nursery-yo8-6el-ey478099) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Little Peanuts Day Nursery Wheldrake · YO19 6NA ](/nursery/little-peanuts-day-nursery-yo19-6na-2594397) [See all nurseries in Selby →](/search?q=Selby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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