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Their warmth, patience, and gentle encouragement have helped our child feel comfortable and confident. It is so lovely to drop our child off knowing he’s happy and always going to have a happy, and fun day. He is always well-fed with the home cooked meals and he has adapted well to the routine at nursery.\n\nThe team are incredibly nurturing and attentive, and the communication has been excellent. The friendly updates, thoughtful attention to individual likes and interests, and reassuring feedback at drop-off and pick-up have made us feel completely at ease as parents. The staff have done a wonderful job with his development, which we notice at home.\n\nWe feel extremely grateful to have found such a supportive and caring nursery and feel very confident knowing our child is in such good hands. 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Nursery Rhymes # Nursery Rhymes in Chesterfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 619 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9DX · Derbyshire Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Derbyshire 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 Nursery Rhymes Day Nursery, established in 1993, is located in a beautiful Georgian house approximately three miles north of Chesterfield town centre. It is privately owned by three partners, each with over 25 years of experience in childcare and daily involvement in the nursery. The nursery is registered with Ofsted for forty-five children, providing care for children aged three months to five years. The nursery aims to offer a warm, stimulating family atmosphere, focusing on learning through play, fostering creativity, and promoting physical development through outdoor activities. They emphasise a key-person approach to nurture trust between families, children, and staff, documenting each child's learning journey online for parents. Nursery Rhymes operates all year round, supporting families by offering a safe and engaging environment where children can develop to their full potential, respecting their unique needs and celebrating cultural diversity. Our ethos Nursery Rhymes Day Nursery focuses on learning through play and fostering creativity, with a commitment to promoting physical development through outdoor activities. They emphasise a key-person approach to build trust and document each child's learning journey online for parents, aiming to provide a safe, stimulating, and diverse environment for children to reach their full potential. What it's like Staff provide children with many opportunities to safely learn outside. Children show great interest in the well-thought-out activities provided for them, such as a treasure hunt or imaginatively creating stories around their play. Babies are given many opportunities to develop their physical skills and children show good manners and respect for one another. Established 1993 Ofsted registered Key-person approach Learning through play Outdoor physical play ## Pricing & funding 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 7:30am to 5:30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nursery Rhymes Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10342996 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255642)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2676332) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nursery-rhymes-s41-9dx-2676332) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nursery Rhymes Last inspected 26 July 2024 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 provide children with many opportunities to safely learn outside. Children show great interest in the well-thought-out activities provided for them, such as a treasure hunt or imaginatively creating stories around their play. Babies are given many opportunities to develop their physical skills and children show good manners and respect for one another. Inspector highlights - Staff demonstrate a well-organised curriculum and use children's interests to plan next steps. - Children's communication and language skills are developing well. - The key-person system is effective, promoting children's well-being and independence. - Children develop positive relationships and play well together. - Children learn skills in preparation for school, such as independence with feeding and serving food. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff interactions for pre-school children during activities to ensure the most-able children are fully engaged and their learning is sufficiently challenged - 2 assist staff to understand how to support children's developing understanding of why rules and boundaries are in place Inspection #10342996 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255642) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are full of praise for the nursery. > They comment that staff are always happy, supportive and friendly. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider ensures that staff are provided with a good range of support and training. For example, staff have completed training to enable them to use signs and symbols to support children's communication and language development. Outdoor space Staff provide children with many opportunities to safely learn outside. Children engage in daily physical activities outside as they learn to climb and balance, and benefit from healthy and nutritious meals, remembering to wear their sun hats when the weather is warm. ## Parent Reviews of Nursery Rhymes 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIR7yaoVDnEgrAF7tyT4I2zqz190zfWA2XYkgBKzhlBmpauGPk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Florence Goodwin 3 months ago This is a fantastic nursery, we would highly recommend it to any family. From the very beginning, the staff have shown so much care, kindness, and genuine support, has made settling our child in such a positive experience. Their warmth, patience, and gentle encouragement have helped our child feel comfortable and confident. It is so lovely to drop our child off knowing he’s happy and always going to have a happy, and fun day. He is always well-fed with the home cooked meals and he has adapted well to the routine at nursery. The team are incredibly nurturing and attentive, and the communication has been excellent. The friendly updates, thoughtful attention to individual likes and interests, and reassuring feedback at drop-off and pick-up have made us feel completely at ease as parents. The staff have done a wonderful job with his development, which we notice at home. We feel extremely grateful to have found such a supportive and caring nursery and feel very confident knowing our child is in such good hands. Highly recommend to any family looking for a warm, welcoming environment. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGWlVHWnNWbWN3ZEdaUVdtSllVR2RvU0VWUGNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487984c6c7478e55:0xca24c471b47b7759) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLcM-bHZ6S87vNgZmUjt6or5URaJ-GjMPznD4sSH-BIxDEikw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Horvath 10 months ago Our daughter attended Nursery Rhymes for 2.5 years. She called it “nursery house” and it’s been like a home from home for her. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking for a small setting with stable and experienced (adult) staff. The best nurseries aren’t the ones with the fanciest resources; they are the ones that feel warm and welcoming. The big businesses are staffed with children, because they are cheap! The staff are the biggest asset of any setting, and the staff here will become like family members to your child. Home-cooked meals, lots of cuddles and great communication. Highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxWFptOXJkWE10V21SUGFFODBVMDlWZW1wek5sRRAB!2m1!1s0x487984c6c7478e55:0xca24c471b47b7759) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLzTMP3HEFw_xw4GhQBmr472tlDogqtw0OD8waIpjQfU2jp9Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Karen Walker 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRMTdEa0NnEAE!2m1!1s0x487984c6c7478e55:0xca24c471b47b7759) Reviews from Google for Nursery Rhymes. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14565983087461365593&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2024 - August 2024 Good - July 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Nursery Rhymes ### How does settling in work at Nursery Rhymes? ### What does the staff team at Nursery Rhymes include? ### What age children does Nursery Rhymes take? ### Which area does Nursery Rhymes serve? ### How does Nursery Rhymes support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chesterfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nursery Rhymes. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kids Planet Sheepbridge Chesterfield · S41 9RF ](/nursery/kids-planet-sheepbridge-s41-9rf-2544912) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Newbold Parish Church Pre-School Chesterfield · S41 8QN ](/nursery/newbold-parish-church-pre-school-s41-8qn-206826) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kids Planet Newbold Chesterfield · S41 8DU 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-newbold-s41-8du-2538715) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Lamb Setts (Christchurch) Chesterfield · S41 7JU 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/lamb-setts-christchurch-s41-7ju-ey245181) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Little Characters Chesterfield · S43 1GH 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-characters-s43-1gh-ey435957) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Daisy Chain Nursery Chesterfield · S40 4TD 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-s40-4td-ey366226) [See all nurseries in Chesterfield →](/search?q=Chesterfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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