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Nightingale Nursery Sawley

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·545 Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3FB · Derbyshire
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Nightingale Nursery is a family-owned and operated group of two day nurseries situated in the East Midlands, with its Sawley branch established in April 1997 and its Castle Donington branch opening in 2013. The nursery strives to create a nurturing and welcoming atmosphere for children, endorsing a philosophy where learning is both enjoyable and stimulating.

The primary aim is for children to depart feeling self-assured and prepared for future challenges, equipped with the essential skills for continued growth and achievement. The nursery champions an inclusive environment, promoting acceptance and understanding amongst all individuals, which is evident in its approach to supporting and caring for children, families, and communities.

Children are encouraged to embrace challenges with a positive mindset, recognising the critical role early years play in shaping a child's disposition towards learning throughout their educational journey and beyond. The leadership team is dedicated to supporting practitioners in delivering a high-quality, engaging curriculum through ongoing staff development, professional dialogues, and reflective practices.

This commitment ensures that the curriculum, tailored to the children's needs, extends their learning and cultivates a lifelong appreciation for discovery and knowledge.

Our ethos

Nightingale Nursery Sawley endorses a philosophy where learning is enjoyable and stimulating, aiming for children to depart feeling self-assured and prepared for future challenges with essential skills for growth. They champion an inclusive environment, promoting acceptance and understanding, and encourage children to embrace challenges with a positive mindset, fostering a lifelong appreciation for discovery and knowledge.

What it's like

Staff warmly welcome children and families. Children happily leave their parents and carers and show excitement as they greet their friends, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning. Staff know children well and plan the curriculum to build on their skills and develop positive attitudes to learning, helping all children to thrive and make good progress.

Family-owned and runNurturing environmentEmphasis on fun and inspiring learningInclusive practiceFocus on confident and skilled children

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1997

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nightingale Nursery Sawley

Last inspected 7 November 2024

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

Staff warmly welcome children and families. Children happily leave their parents and carers and show excitement as they greet their friends, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning. Staff know children well and plan the curriculum to build on their skills and develop positive attitudes to learning, helping all children to thrive and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has worked hard to address actions raised since the last inspection, including intensive safeguarding training.
  • Staff supervision arrangements help leaders and managers identify appropriate training and support needs.
  • Leaders and managers effectively implement an ambitious and relevant curriculum, planning activities around children's specific needs, developmental stages, and personal interests.
  • Children learn to be independent from a young age, confidently making choices and preparing for school transitions.
  • Staff interact well with children, reinforcing key language and vocabulary to build communication skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to improve routines to further support children's social and communication skills
  • 2continue to improve monitoring systems that support staff to further develop their teaching practice, so children gain the most from learning opportunities.
Inspection #10369574 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff build positive relationships with children and families.

They value the communication systems in place that help them to know what children are doing and the skills they are developing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know the children well and work closely with parents to identify and meet children's individual needs. They are quick to recognise when children might benefit from additional support and take action to involve relevant agencies. This ensures that all children are supported to make progress.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from frequent opportunities to go outside and get fresh air. They have fun as they engage in physical games, such as riding on wheeled toys and using equipment to climb and balance.

Parent Reviews of Nightingale Nursery Sawley

5.0
(7)
salieria89
3 months ago

10/10. My children have been going there for 4 years now (the older one started school last autumn). We've never even considered putting our youngest in a different nursery. They both loved it, had absolutely no issues with settling in and adapting. The staff is AMAZING, super caring and supportive for both the children and the parents. Totally recommend.

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Ali Naylor
4 months ago

It’s the best decision I made for my little boy, sending him to nightingale! From the moment I walked round, it felt homely and on his taster session he wasn’t even looking around for me! He started at 7 months for a short day a week, and he’s now 3.5 y/o, does 3 full days, and absolutely loves going! I have always felt so grateful that the staff treat him like he is family, they cuddle the children if they are sad, they have taught him lovely manners and sharing, and he loves books and learning as well as all the play they do. The staff are so brilliant, I don’t think they know how great they are! We recently attended a Christmas song concert for the pre-school and I was blown away! I know my little one will be more than ready for school when September comes because of Nightingale, even though he will be the youngest in his year. Thank you.

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kimia karimi
9 months ago

A Truly Wonderful Nursery! Our son has been attending Nightingale Nursery for just over a month, and we are beyond grateful for the care and kindness the staff have shown. From the very beginning, we were amazed at how warmly he was welcomed. The team is always smiling, incredibly polite, and genuinely caring. Our son has always been very sensitive and had never been away from us before. We honestly couldn’t imagine him settling in anywhere else. But thanks to the nurturing environment at Nightingale, he now enjoys playing, sleeping peacefully, and has even started learning to feed himself using cutlery. What really stands out is the consistency and stability they provide. The staff remain the same every day, which makes such a difference for a child like ours who needs time and familiarity to feel safe. Knowing that he sees the same kind faces every morning gives us great comfort and helps him build trust and confidence. We also deeply appreciate the daily updates — complete with photos and a lovely summary of his day — which keep us connected and reassured. We can’t thank the Nightingale team enough for everything they’ve done. If you have a sensitive child who struggles with new environments, we recommend this nursery!

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Cherisse Lo Giudice
a year ago

Absolutely love this nursery, my daughter loves going here the staff are absolutely amazing would definitely recommend

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Rob Pasley
10 years ago

This is a children's nursery, not a plant nursery. Google is showing it in searches for garden centres!

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Inspection history

Date: December 2007

  • December 2024Good
  • November 2024Good
  • August 2024Inadequate
  • June 2024Inadequate
  • August 2018Good
  • September 2014Outstanding
  • August 2014Outstanding
  • October 2011Good
  • September 2011Good
  • December 2007Requires improvement

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