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Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2024)
·Nuffield Health Club, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Rochester, ME2 2SS · Medway
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Medway

About this day nursery

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery at Medway, which commenced operations in May 2021, is located within the Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. It accommodates children from three months to five years old, dividing them into three distinct age-appropriate groups: babies (3 months to 2 years), toddlers (2 to 3 years), and preschoolers (3 to 5 years).

The nursery focuses on holistic child development, supported by a healthy eating programme. The curriculum emphasises physical activity, mindfulness, and learning, fostering both mental and physical well-being in children.

Parents can find detailed information about the nursery's performance through its Ofsted reports.

What it's like

Children thrive at this superb nursery. They have a wealth of opportunities to continuously explore, experiment and embed their learning, showing great independence during activities. Younger children are confident and comfortable, and babies flourish in the care of calm, knowledgeable, and nurturing key staff.

Located within a fitness and wellbeing centreFocus on physical activity and mindfulnessHealthy eating programme

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Medway

Last inspected 26 April 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this superb nursery. They have a wealth of opportunities to continuously explore, experiment and embed their learning, showing great independence during activities. Younger children are confident and comfortable, and babies flourish in the care of calm, knowledgeable, and nurturing key staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager\'s passion for the care and education is clearly visible, supporting staff progression through regular one-on-one sessions and thorough knowledge of teaching quality.
  • Children\'s emotional well-being is incredibly well supported, with strong attachments to key persons and an effective \'buddy\' system ensuring parents are always informed.
  • The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is incredibly well organised and effective, with a passionate SENCo working with staff, parents, and professionals to provide tailored support.
  • Staff make excellent use of the garden to develop children\'s physical skills and ignite their awe and wonder, allowing children to explore freely and engage in safe, developmentally suitable risks.
  • Children are incredibly independent, having learned and fully embedded daily routines such as seamlessly washing their hands, collecting plates and cutlery, and serving their own meals at mealtimes.
Inspection #10336208 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is incredibly well organised and effective. The passionate special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a wealth of knowledge and works with staff, parents, and other professionals to devise targeted strategies and support for children. The environment is inclusive, ensuring all children have access to tailored activities and learning opportunities.

Outdoor space

Staff make excellent use of the garden to develop children's physical skills and ignite their awe and wonder of the world. Babies are often fascinated by the sight of trains passing by, and toddlers explore the garden freely, testing their physical capabilities.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

26 April 2024

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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