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Oak House Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2023)
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4.7(14 parent reviews)
·127 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9FN · Derby
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Derby

About this day nursery

Oak House Nursery, located in Mickleover, Derby, was established in 2005 and operates as a full-day care childcare setting. The nursery provides an outstanding level of care and support, with a skilled and dedicated staff team ensuring all children thrive and make exceptional progress in their learning and development.

Children show excitement and curiosity, actively exploring a broad range of activities both indoors and outdoors, including a forest school area where older children delight in discovering patterns and minibeasts. The nursery prides itself on its calm and well-organised environment, which encourages independent learning and choices from an early age.

Staff engage babies in purposeful play to develop physical and communication skills, using clear words and actions to build early vocabulary. 45pm, all year round, with short closures for holidays, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

What it's like

All children receive the highest levels of care and support from a skilled and dedicated staff team. Children are happy and secure as they form strong attachments to their key person. Staff tailor the stimulating and engaging curriculum around children's individual needs, and as a result, all children thrive and make exceptional progress in their learning and development. They show excitement and curiosity, as they confidently explore the broad range of activities and experiences available to them.

Highest levels of careStimulating curriculumExceptional progressStrong parent partnershipsOutstanding provision

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oak House Nursery

Last inspected 11 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

All children receive the highest levels of care and support from a skilled and dedicated staff team. Children are happy and secure as they form strong attachments to their key person. Staff tailor the stimulating and engaging curriculum around children's individual needs, and as a result, all children thrive and make exceptional progress in their learning and development. They show excitement and curiosity, as they confidently explore the broad range of activities and experiences available to them.

Inspector highlights

  • All children receive the highest levels of care and support from a skilled and dedicated staff team.
  • Children are happy and secure as they form strong attachments to their key person.
  • Staff tailor the stimulating and engaging curriculum around children's individual needs.
  • All children thrive and make exceptional progress in their learning and development.
  • Children show excitement and curiosity, as they confidently explore the broad range of activities and experiences available to them.
  • The calm and well-organised environment draws children in and encourages them to actively engage in their learning.
  • Children learn from an early age to be independent as they are fully encouraged to make choices and are given time to explore and practise key skills.
  • Responsive staff engage babies in purposeful play to develop their physical skills and support their communication development.
  • Excellent foundations are laid to ensure each child's future success.
  • Leaders and managers are passionate about their work and are highly effective in implementing an ambitious curriculum.
  • Staff training is specifically focused on the developmental needs of children, including initiatives to support children's speech and language skills.
  • Children have excellent opportunities to learn about and embed their understanding of good hygiene routines.
  • Staff place a strong focus on providing all children with the appropriate challenge to ensure they remain motivated and enthused about their learning.
  • Children learn about technology from an early age, including how to use programmable toys in pre-school.
  • Staff are excellent role models, calm and showing genuine respect and interest when engaging in conversation with children.
  • All children behave exceptionally well and show kindness and consideration towards their friends.
  • Partnerships with parents and other professionals are exceptionally strong, with parents commenting that the care provided is 'fantastic' and the nursery is regarded as an 'extension of our own family'.
  • Staff work collaboratively with a child's health visitor to ensure concerns about a child's development or health are quickly identified and supported.
Inspection #10266921 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Oak House Nursery

4.7
(14)
Georgie Walsh
a year ago

My Daughter went to Oak House and I couldn’t have asked for a better nursery and staff to leave her with. The staff and management are so lovely, kind and caring, and the rooms in the nursery are great. I never worried and always felt confident leaving my Daughter there, she loved every day she was there - they offer so much for the children to do all day every day. Would recommend to anyone ☺️

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Chibs Chilaka
a year ago

My 2nd child graduated from Oak House recently and I can't speak highly enough of the nursery, both my kids have thrived and I put oak house at the centre of that. From the moment we were shown around, right up until the kids graduated, we were convinced in the professional yet nurturing environment for our kids. Every staff member is an expert who understands exactly what each child needs in their learning and development, preparing them perfectly for school. To drop the kids off, knowing that they are going to be safe, cared-for, happy and learning in a fun environment is the peace of mind every parent would pay for and you get exactly all of that with oak house. Credit to everyone there for what they offer to this local community.

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Rebecca Keeler
3 years ago

Our eldest child attended Oak House from 11 months until she started school last year. Our youngest has been there for 1.5 years and will stay until he starts school. The communication is great, from the staff looking after our children who always let us know how they have eaten and slept, and what they have enjoyed doing that day and how they are developing; to the management who are very approachable and will always make time if you need something, and keep everyone updated of any changes, and themed days that they take part it. Both our children have always been happy at the nursery, and have developed wonderful relationships with amazing staff who care for them as if they are their own. They've been given great opportunities to develop and grow, and have huge amounts of fun while they are doing it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oak House to anyone.

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Grace Tong
3 years ago

We have sent both of our children here. Our eldest, even though leaving last summer, still feels part of the extended family as this was his home from home for the best part of his early years; starting at 9 months through until school. Our youngest who still attends comes home happy and thriving having spent his days with the team at Oak house, who pack the days with fun activities that support his development and his sense of fun! The care he receives is evident in his happiness to attend and his fondness towards the staff, from the room assistants right up to management level, he always makes a beeline to have a chat and cuddle with the ladies on the staff team when he arrives and before leaving. Happy kids makes for happy parents!

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Ben Keeler
3 years ago

I couldn't recommend Oak House highly enough. We've sent both of our children there, with care and parental engagement superb. I believe there is a waiting list to get a child a place which I understand could be frustrating, so plan and apply well in advance! We're delighted for them with their recent Ofsted rating of Outstanding as it reflects exactly what we've experienced for several years, so we'll deserved.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • January 2023Outstanding
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • April 2013Good
  • March 2010Good

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