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My Start Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·Aspley Bells Lane Childrens Centre, Minver Crescent, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 5PJ · Nottingham
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

My Start Day Nursery, established in 2013 and located in Aspley, Nottingham (NG8 5PJ), operates as a full-day care setting, open Monday to Friday all year round, with brief closures for two weeks in the summer and one at Christmas. Sessions run from 8am to 6pm, accommodating children from birth to four years old.

The nursery, registered to Lily & Co Limited, provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore new activities, develop independence, and learn essential self-help skills. Staff at My Start Day Nursery are praised by parents for their approachable nature and the high level of support they provide, actively promoting children's health and development.

The setting also demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and works effectively with external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What it's like

Babies and children benefit from new and interesting activities planned by staff, who help them explore textures like jelly and understand mathematical concepts during water play. Staff promote children's safety and self-help skills from a young age, teaching handwashing and toilet training. Children are encouraged to be independent during mealtimes.

Promotes independenceStrong parent partnershipsEffective safeguardingStimulating activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for My Start Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 June 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Babies and children benefit from new and interesting activities planned by staff, who help them explore textures like jelly and understand mathematical concepts during water play. Staff promote children's safety and self-help skills from a young age, teaching handwashing and toilet training. Children are encouraged to be independent during mealtimes.

Inspector highlights

  • Babies and children benefit from new and interesting activities planned by staff, such as exploring the texture of jelly and water play.
  • Staff promote children's safety and self-help skills from a young age, teaching them handwashing and toilet training through stories and discussions.
  • Children's independence is promoted, with staff encouraging self-serving during mealtimes and praising efforts.
  • Staff use observations and assessments to celebrate children's achievements and identify next steps in learning.
  • Parents and carers speak highly of the nursery, praising staff approachability and support.
  • Staff help to develop children's communication skills by frequently reading stories and using repetition.
  • Children learn to behave well, encouraged to use good manners and showing high levels of interest in play.
  • Leaders and managers are passionate about helping children achieve the best possible outcomes through staff development and support.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop staff's understanding of the overarching curriculum intent for the nursery so they are more secure in their planning for individual children's next steps in learning.
  • 2Support staff to consistently use and model the correct pronunciation of words.
Inspection #10280356 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work effectively with other agencies and professionals to support children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, staff have close links with health visitors, speech and language therapists and family support teams. Staff identify and share information about children's emerging needs to ensure that children and families receive timely interventions and consistent support.

Parent Reviews of My Start Day Nursery

5.0
(9)
Katie 89
8 months ago

Fantastic nursery. The staff are always friendly, the nursery environment is always spot on and the managers are approachable and keen to help. The forest school is an added bonus. My boys are always excited to go to nursery and come home in a great mood which tells me everything I need to know. As someone who used to work in nurseries, I have high expectations but I have never had a single complaint here. Highly recommend.

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Sarah Jackson
9 months ago

Lovely nursery with lovely staff! Both of my children attend/attended the nursery and have both thrived in their time here. The staff are all attentive and friendly, I always felt confident that my children were/are always well looked after and all needs were met

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Rls Streety
10 months ago

Outstanding nursery with Amazing staff,my son started in the toddler room 2 years ago so I could go back to work,he wasn't able to put a sentence together and I was was considering speach therapy for him,after only a few short months with My Start his speach was close to perfect. The staff really do go above and beyond for the children. Brilliant communication. Thank you for looking after my little boy

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Soraya
a year ago

My daughter has been attending this Nusery for almost a year. She settled in straight away which was very comforting for us as parents as she had never been in a child care setting before. She built a very strong bond with her key worker and all staff in her room. The Nusery alternate staff to allow children to get to know all staff. You are given a sheet at the end of the day detailing what your child ate that day, number of wet/soiled nappies, nap time and key what they played with. Staff do also feed this back to you verbally. On moving up the next room- This was done with my daughter at the forefront of staffs mind. She would go for visits for an hour at a time over afew days. This gradually increased to eating with the children in the next room and spending a full day here. She has taken a while to settle into the new room simply due to it kit being her comfort zone (she likes to be in charge) staff send me Watsapp photos of her to reassure me during the day. Feedback is given at the end of the day. All staff I have met including the chef are polite & have a warm persona. I am confident our daughter is getting great care whilst socialising with children is a similar age and exploring. The Nusery also have a fantastic outdoor area called the Forest. All children have access to this area and thrive in the outdoors. All dietary requirements are catered for. Highly recommend. Being a childminder some years ago… I am very happy with this Nusery, the staff, cleanliness, planning , toys & activities for the children are all to stimulate and have fun exploring.

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Mabel Tola-Winjobi
2 years ago

My daughter looked forward to each day we told her she was going to this nursery. The staff members do the job with so much dedication and competence. They share a daily report of what the child did so you're not in the dark. They collect and share sweet memories and WOW moments as your child grows and learns. I 100% recommend them.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2013

  • June 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • October 2013Good

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