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Northover House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·3 Northover House, Northover, Yeovil, BA22 8NG · Somerset
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Northover House Day Nursery, located in Ilchester, Somerset, operates from the ground floor of a large house and has been providing childcare since its registration in 2005. The nursery offers a stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 4, with a total capacity for 40 children.

The setting prides itself on fostering good language skills and confident discussion among older children and staff. The dedicated small staff team, which includes a manager and deputy manager with early years degrees, actively observes children's interests to guide their learning experiences.

Parents can stay informed about their child's activities through an online system, which also allows for photo sharing and observations. 45pm, all year round, demonstrating a commitment to consistent and flexible childcare for families in Yeovil and the surrounding areas.

The nursery provides free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

What it's like

Older children have good language skills and confidently initiate discussions with each other and the staff. Children are inquisitive; they explore and ask questions to find out what they want to know. Staff help children to manage new skills successfully by clearly describing and demonstrating, giving children time to practise and learn. Parents share information at the door and online, with a new online system providing immediate information and allowing for observation uploads.

Good language skillsOutdoor learningStrong relationshipsTargeted training

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday, all year round.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Northover House Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 November 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Older children have good language skills and confidently initiate discussions with each other and the staff. Children are inquisitive; they explore and ask questions to find out what they want to know. Staff help children to manage new skills successfully by clearly describing and demonstrating, giving children time to practise and learn. Parents share information at the door and online, with a new online system providing immediate information and allowing for observation uploads.

Inspector highlights

  • Older children have good language skills and confidently initiate discussions with each other and the staff.
  • Staff notice what interests the children and lead them into recalling and remembering their previous learning.
  • Children are inquisitive; they explore and ask questions to find out what they want to know.
  • Staff help children to manage new skills successfully, describing what children need to do and then demonstrate, giving them time to practise and learn.
  • Parents now share information on children's activities at the door and online, with an online system for photographs and observations.
  • Children behave well, understand expectations and engage in activities enthusiastically.
  • Staff support children effectively to respect and value each other, people's differences and property.

Areas to develop

  • 1Help staff to recognise when the most-able children need greater challenge to support their mathematical development even further.
  • 2Provide consistent information for all parents on children's next stages of development to enable them to support children's learning at home more effectively.
Inspection #10201691 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have good opportunities to learn outdoors and develop good independence, preparing them well for their next stage of learning and school. For example, they grow fruit and vegetables, spontaneously use magnifying glasses, and chalk numbers and shapes on the pavement.

Parent Reviews of Northover House Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
A Griffin
12 years ago

My daugher have been attending Ilchester nursery from 18 month old until she started school - Friendly atmosphere and lovely people, could not fault at all.

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Charlie Plagueis
8 years ago

Northover House is the best place to send your todler

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • November 2021Good
  • December 2016Good
  • May 2014Good
  • November 2012Requires improvement
  • June 2009Good

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