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Nippers Children's Day Nursery # Nippers Children's Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, LANCASTER, LA1 2LN · Lancashire Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nippers Children's Day Nursery Ltd, located in Lancaster, LA1 2LN, was registered in 2006 and operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting. The nursery proudly holds an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' from its latest Ofsted inspection on 9th February 2024. The dedicated team of nine childcare staff, all qualified to at least level 3, includes a manager with early years professional status. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, for 38 weeks of the year, providing full-day care for children aged 2 to 4. Parents consistently praise the nursery, highlighting the staff's dedication, especially in supporting children with SEND, and appreciate the guidance offered to help continue learning at home. The setting has thoughtfully planned and engaging indoor and outdoor environments that foster a love for learning and physical development. What it's like Children are eager to start their day as they arrive at this warm and welcoming nursery. They settle quickly and chat happily to their friends and staff. The key-person system is highly effective, and staff know children well. Children demonstrate positive dispositions to learning as they explore the thoughtfully planned and engaging indoor environment with enthusiasm. Older children sustain their concentration for a considerable time when playing a sound lotto game. Warm & welcoming Effective key-person system Thoughtful environment Strong SEND support Promotes independence Love for reading ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nippers Children's Day Nursery Last inspected 9 February 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are eager to start their day as they arrive at this warm and welcoming nursery. They settle quickly and chat happily to their friends and staff. The key-person system is highly effective, and staff know children well. Children demonstrate positive dispositions to learning as they explore the thoughtfully planned and engaging indoor environment with enthusiasm. Older children sustain their concentration for a considerable time when playing a sound lotto game. Inspector highlights - Children are eager to start their day as they arrive at this warm and welcoming nursery. - The key-person system is highly effective, and staff know children well. - Staff have high expectations and are excellent role models. They teach children how to share and take turns. - Children demonstrate positive dispositions to learning as they explore the thoughtfully planned and engaging indoor environment with enthusiasm. - Younger children seek help and reassurance from staff as they excitedly print with vegetables and paint. - The recently reviewed curriculum is well sequenced and covers all aspects of learning. - Interactions between staff and children are warm and responsive. - Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about the wider world. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide more opportunities for children to develop their growing independence - 2 enhance staff's questioning techniques so that they better support children's communication and language development. Inspection #10305372 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241316) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nippers Children's Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10305372 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241316)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320829) 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 Lune Park Childrens Centre, Ryelands Park, LANCASTER, LA1 2LN [© 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#/-2.80265/54.0571/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LANCASTER - [Day nurseries in LANCASTER](/search?q=LANCASTER) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nippers-children-s-day-nursery-ltd-la1-2ln-ey320829) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. Leaders work closely with the local authority to ensure children get the help they need. Additional funding is used well to maximise children's progress. Staff signpost parents to relevant services to help them access advice. This helps to ensure that all children make the progress of which they are capable. Outdoor space Outside, staff have carefully considered all children's needs when organising the space. They challenge children to move in different ways and to overcome obstacles, and older children learn how to manage risk safely as they jump off small platforms. ## Parent Reviews of Nippers Children's Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKJa3VcWynQqAwKroLzy9LeRbX5YJyftyYDT51luSW9owP2Bg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claire Calvert 8 years ago Excellent nursery staff are lovely my son loved it there [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbTRHUGRnEAE!2m1!1s0x487c9d8179e2dd85:0x2c14b1937c1eb7dd) Reviews from Google for Nippers Children's Day Nursery. 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