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Mother Nature Childcare # Mother Nature Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Kates Hill & Sledmere Children's Centre, Selborne Road, Dudley, DY2 8LJ · Dudley Number of places 38 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Dudley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Wrap-around care is also available from 8am to 9am. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 26 May 2023. Children at Mother Nature Childcare Ltd confidently explore their surroundings, showing high levels of engagement in self-chosen play, and benefit from a progressive curriculum designed by the manager. The dedicated team of friendly and nurturing staff are attuned to children's needs, fostering good behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children making full use of opportunities to be physically active. Two-year-olds develop their balance navigating a steep bank and long grass, while pre-school children enjoy challenges like swinging from a suspended tyre. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is highly knowledgeable, making timely referrals and implementing personalised intervention plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager effectively uses additional funding to benefit these children. Parents speak positively about their children gaining confidence and making good progress in communication and language. What it's like Children confidently explore the well-planned and stimulating learning environment, showing high levels of engagement and learning in their self-chosen play. They thoroughly enjoy the company of friendly and nurturing staff who are well tuned to their needs. Children make full use of opportunities to be physically active outdoors, developing their balance and exploring their surroundings. Good Ofsted rating 2-4 years age range Term-time only Strong outdoor play Support for SEND Progressive curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, sessions are from 9am until 12 midday and 12.30pm until 3.30pm. The nursery also provides wrap-around care, from 8am until 9am. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mother Nature Childcare Last inspected 26 May 2023 · Anne Dyoss 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 confidently explore the well-planned and stimulating learning environment, showing high levels of engagement and learning in their self-chosen play. They thoroughly enjoy the company of friendly and nurturing staff who are well tuned to their needs. Children make full use of opportunities to be physically active outdoors, developing their balance and exploring their surroundings. Inspector highlights - The manager has a clear vision for the future of the nursery and reflects well on practice. - The manager provides staff with a thorough induction so they understand their roles, and all staff and students receive effective supervision. - The manager has designed a progressive curriculum that helps children to build on their knowledge and skills. - The manager has worked with staff to plan the learning environment that provides children with many opportunities to practise what they have learned. - Children's key persons have a comprehensive knowledge of their key children and staff support children's mathematical knowledge well. Areas to develop - 1 extend opportunities for staff training, so all staff receive a wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills - 2 review and enhance the key-person system to allow for children's learning priorities to be shared with other staff in a child's key person's absence Inspection #10285875 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221490) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children gain confidence and progress well with their communication and language Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is knowledgeable about the children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She makes timely referrals so that children receive additional support from health professionals and implements personalised intervention plans. The manager makes good use of additional funding so that it benefits the children it is intended for. Outdoor space Children make full use of the opportunities to be physically active outdoors. Two-year-old children develop their balance and they negotiate a steep bank and long grass, enjoying looking for bees and insects as they explore. Pre-school children relish additional challenges, such as swinging from a suspended tyre. Inspection history - June 2023 Good - May 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Mother Nature Childcare ### What is the Ofsted rating of Mother Nature Childcare? ### What do parents value about Mother Nature Childcare? ### How many children attend Mother Nature Childcare? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Mother Nature Childcare accept? ### How does Mother Nature Childcare support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dudley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mother Nature Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Lilypads Daycare Dudley · DY1 1DW 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/lilypads-daycare-dy1-1dw-ey544928) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Hearts Day Nursery Dudley · DY2 0PJ 4.4(14 reviews) ](/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-dy2-0pj-2819218) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### YMCA @St James Road Dudley · DY1 3JD ](/nursery/ymca-st-james-road-dy1-3jd-2749898) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Rhymes Nursery (Dudley) Dudley · DY1 2BG 4.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/rhymes-nursery-dudley-dy1-2bg-ey382012) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Chatterbox Private Day Nursery Dudley · DY2 0JT 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/chatterbox-private-day-nursery-dy2-0jt-253794) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kangaroo Pouch Day Nursery Oldbury · B69 1UH 3.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kangaroo-pouch-day-nursery-b69-1uh-ey452348) [See all nurseries in Dudley →](/search?q=Dudley) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mother Nature Childcare Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285875 Lead inspector Anne Dyoss Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221490)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630030) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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