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Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington # Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 4.0 (2 parent reviews) · 123 Park Lane, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RS · Leicestershire Number of places 89 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nightingale Nursery, a family-owned establishment, has been serving the East Midlands community since 1997, with its Castle Donington branch opening in 2013. The nursery focuses on fostering a warm and nurturing environment where learning is engaging and inspiring. Their philosophy, "Play with a Purpose," aims to equip children with confidence and the necessary skills for their future academic and personal journeys. The nursery deeply values tolerance and inclusivity, promoting understanding and acceptance among all children, families, and communities. They encourage a "can do" attitude, recognising the critical role early years education plays in shaping a child's approach to learning. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and delivered by dedicated practitioners who benefit from continuous professional development and reflective practices, ensuring a high-quality learning experience that inspires a lifelong love for discovery. Our ethos We provide a nurturing and homely environment for our children. We believe that learning should be fun and exciting and children’s time at nursery should be inspiring. At the end of their time with us, we want our children to leave feeling confident in their own abilities and ready to tackle anything. We want them to move onto their next adventure equipped with the skills they need to allow them to continue to grow and succeed. ​ We have a deeply embedded culture of tolerance. We promote acceptance and understanding of all others around us. This attitude is reflected in our inclusive practice, which sees us supporting, caring for and nurturing all children, families and communities. ​ We encourage all our children to tackle challenges and approach life with a “can do” attitude. The Early Years is crucial in determining the attitude to learning that your child takes with them throughout their educational journey, and beyond. We know that if we get it right at nursery, we set children up for success. What it's like Staff at Nightingale Nursery welcome children with enthusiasm, helping them to separate from parents easily and encouraging independent choices from stimulating resources. Children show a desire to learn and make good progress, supported by staff who provide clear instructions. Staff are observant and respond to children's interests, helping to promote their learning and develop skills for their next steps. Family-owned Nurturing Environment Inclusivity Focused Play-based Learning ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10285998 Lead inspector Tina Garner [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226919)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470433) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.nightingalenurseries.co.uk) 123 Park Lane, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.37496/52.84157/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Derby - [Day nurseries in Derby](/search?q=Derby) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nightingale-nursery-castle-donington-de74-2rs-ey470433) ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured as voluntary contributions for meals and enhanced provision. Food can be purchased as a full day package or individually by meal, while a weekly fee covers extra activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Food £9.50 / day - Breakfast £1.75 / session - Snack £0.50 / session - Home cooked lunch and pudding £4.25 / session - Snack £0.50 / session See 2 more Good to know - Voluntary charges apply for food and enhanced provision. - Food options can be charged daily or per individual meal. - Weekly enhanced provision covers gardening, cooking, arts, trips, events, and parent app access. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30 am - 6.00 pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington Last inspected 25 July 2023 · Tina Garner Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff at Nightingale Nursery welcome children with enthusiasm, helping them to separate from parents easily and encouraging independent choices from stimulating resources. Children show a desire to learn and make good progress, supported by staff who provide clear instructions. Staff are observant and respond to children's interests, helping to promote their learning and develop skills for their next steps. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have created a well-thought-out curriculum. - Children learn to behave well and follow daily routines. - Staff place a strong emphasis on reading with children and developing their love of books. - Staff are very knowledgeable about children. - Staff support children's growing vocabulary and their understanding of words and sounds. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make the most of information gained from children's assessments, to help focus activities even more precisely on what each child needs to learn next - 2 improve strategies for sharing information with parents, so parents are clear regarding their child's next steps in learning and how they can support their learning at home. Inspection #10285998 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226919) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents express how happy their children are to attend and comment on the progress children have made since they started." > "They state that staff create exciting activities for their children and keep them well informed about their care routines." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington 4.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWQy_WzN-g970TevURHiYDmCXXfnUALnMcl5tfLJOaoFcXRt_07Qg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matt Glover 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLN2VDREh3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879e50c5e777f79:0xd565f1a754c3ae66) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX78Kw_swZiQcma2a4K61WKj92bn4ceJHaLrjy7_ck5zGeV9pG6=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Leanne Brewing 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5bWE3NzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879e50c5e777f79:0xd565f1a754c3ae66) Reviews from Google for Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington. 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