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Mapperley Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
·384 Westdale Lane, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 6ES · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Mapperley Day Nursery, registered in 2015, provides childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years old at its Nottingham location. The nursery boasts a dedicated team of 20 childcare staff, with 15 holding early years qualifications at Level 3 or above, and two at Level 2.

The manager has qualified teacher status, ensuring a high standard of education and care. The setting operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:45 am to 6 pm, offering full day care.

Children at Mapperley Day Nursery are happy and confident explorers, engaging in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. The staff are adept at supporting children's communication skills, role-modelling language, and introducing new vocabulary through engaging activities.

The nursery focuses on developing self-help skills and promoting good behaviour, encouraging children to be independent in daily routines and active in their play. The leadership and management consistently receive good ratings, reflecting their commitment to continuous improvement and strong partnerships with parents and local support services.

What it's like

Children are happy to attend the nursery, and they explore with confidence. They excitedly engage in a wide range of activities indoors. Children of all ages are encouraged to be kind to their friends. They benefit from a core selection of books and rhymes that they become familiar with over time.

Confident explorersStrong communication skillsGood behaviourDedicated staffEffective safeguarding

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mapperley Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy to attend the nursery, and they explore with confidence. They excitedly engage in a wide range of activities indoors. Children of all ages are encouraged to be kind to their friends. They benefit from a core selection of books and rhymes that they become familiar with over time.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy to attend the nursery, and they explore with confidence.
  • Children of all ages are encouraged to be kind to their friends.
  • Children's communication skills are supported by staff who role model language extremely well.
  • Children are supported to develop self-help skills and learn to behave well.
  • Staff support children to develop healthy lifestyles and meet their individual care needs well.
  • Staff establish excellent partnerships with parents.
  • Children's transitions between different group rooms and their move to school are carefully considered by staff.
  • The manager is a visible role model in the nursery, and works with local support services to ensure children receive any additional help they need.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen daily routines to promote children's independence.
  • 2Clarify how group activities will be planned and managed to meet the needs of older children, particularly for those who struggle to engage and concentrate.
Inspection #10236654 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Older children are helped to develop physical skills as they play outdoors. They run, balance and climb confidently on the equipment. All children have regular opportunities to play outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • September 2022Good
  • August 2016Good

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