Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week between Christmas and new year. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.
Nutwood Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
Number of places
49 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Lincolnshire
About this day nursery
Nutwood Day Nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, excluding bank holidays and one week over Christmas and New Year, it provides consistent support for families.
Established in 2014, the nursery focuses on a curriculum designed to foster independence and prepare children for future success. This is evident in activities such as encouraging one-year-olds to put on their own shoes and older children managing their clothing.
Children at Nutwood Day Nursery enjoy positive relationships with staff and peers, showing kindness and a willingness to help, whether it's tidying up toys or sharing at mealtimes. The setting prioritises physical activity, with three and four-year-olds engaging in outdoor play, such as digging in the garden, which helps develop their strength.
The nursery is proactive in its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision; the manager and staff collaborate with parents to identify and promptly address additional support needs. They create targeted plans, using tools like picture schedules to help children understand routine changes and promote emotional well-being.
Communication between staff and parents is frequent, ensuring families are well-informed about their child's progress and daily achievements.
What it's like
Children show a willingness to help staff and have positive relationships with them and their peers. They show kindness to others and enjoy listening to stories. Children are physically active and develop strength in their bodies during outdoor play.
Focus on independenceStrong parent communicationEffective SEND supportOutdoor playLiteracy and language focus
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Nutwood Day Nursery
Last inspected 24 January 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children show a willingness to help staff and have positive relationships with them and their peers. They show kindness to others and enjoy listening to stories. Children are physically active and develop strength in their bodies during outdoor play.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff plan a curriculum to help children learn the skills they need for future success, focusing on independence.
- Staff communicate frequently with parents about their children's progress and daily achievements.
- The manager and staff work with parents to recognise when children need additional support and act promptly, using targeted plans.
- The manager uses additional funding effectively to help close any gaps in children's learning, such as their early writing skills.
- The overall support for children's developing communication and language skills is good, with children regularly taking part in singing and rhyming songs.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to make greater use of planned activities to help develop children's thinking skills and learning
- 2improve staff's understanding of how to continue to help children to recognise further potential risks at home.
Inspection #10138589 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents comment positively about staff. They say that staff support children to settle well and have helped them to develop in confidence and with their eating habits and social skills.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff work with parents to recognise when children need additional support and act promptly. Children benefit from targeted plans that focus on helping them to progress in their development. For example, staff show children pictures of what will happen next to promote their emotional needs and to help them understand when there is a change in the routine of the day.
Outdoor space
Children are physically active. Three- and four-year-old children develop strength in their bodies when they use spades safely to help staff to dig soil in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Nutwood Day Nursery
4.4
(14)
Adele Everitt
6 months ago
Nutwood day nursery is truly the best, I have visited a few other settings and nothing compares to Nutwood, I'm so happy I chose this one for my child, hes been going since he was 6 months and it will be a sad day when we have to say good bye. The setting is like a family, the staff there all are very caring, dedicated and all go above and beyond for the children. They have didn't activities everyday and care for all the childrens different needs. They even put on trips outside of the nursery. The Manager there is truly a credit to the team. I would recommend this nursery 10 times over.
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Shona King
6 months ago
Our son started at nutwood in September, at 16 months old it has been our first experience of a nursery. The staff were amazing at getting to know him and us and making us all feel welcome and heard. Within a few weeks our little guy was loving life, he asks daily to go see the different members of staff there and comes home happy as anything. Thank you everyone at nutwood for making us all feel so much a part of the family!
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Rosina Froggatt
a year ago
I can’t speak highly enough of Nutwood Day Nursery! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm, friendly staff who made us feel instantly comfortable. The environment is clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed, creating a nurturing space for children to learn and play. The staff is not only caring but also very attentive to each child’s individual needs, making sure every child feels valued and supported. My little one has thrived in their care, and it’s clear they genuinely care about fostering development in a fun, educational way. I’m so happy with the experience and highly recommend Nutwood Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.
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Ainslie Long
a year ago
My LG has been at Nutwood since 4 months old she is now in her final room in preschool. Throughout out her years it’s been very clear about the love, dedication and support that the staff show to the nursery and each child. Each event, special time or family situation is celebrated with activities and love. There have been so many opportunities my LO has experienced at this nursery from all the animals (guinea pigs, rabbits, budgies, frogs, fish, chicks and a lamb!) to the activities created to explore further learning and a combination of different play styles. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone who wants childcare to support their child growing up
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Parris Clarke
a year ago
Our little boy has been going to Nutwood Day Nursery for just over a year now and getting him a place here is the best thing we could have done for him! All the staff are incredible and always super helpful. We are so impressed with the difference nursery has made to our son's general development and he absolutely LOVES going. Will always recommend Nutwood!
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Inspection history
Date: July 2016
- January 2022Good
- July 2016Outstanding
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