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Octopus Children's Daycare

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Burnham-on-Sea Community Infant School, Winchester Road, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 1JD · Somerset
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Octopus Children's Daycare, located in a purpose-built children's centre within the grounds of Burnham-on-Sea Infant School in Somerset, was established in 2008. The nursery provides a stimulating and supportive environment where children aged 2 to 7 thrive.

With a 'Good' Ofsted rating, the dedicated team, including staff with qualified teacher status and various early years qualifications, ensures a high quality of education and care. The setting prides itself on its ambitious curriculum, which successfully addresses children's prime areas of development, fosters strong language skills, and prepares them well for school.

Children are encouraged to be independent, develop good health and hygiene practices, and build strong relationships with both staff and peers. The nursery makes excellent use of its outdoor space, providing a variety of learning opportunities.

Parents are consistently positive about the setting's communication and the strong key-person system, which contributes to children feeling secure and confident.

What it's like

Children are happy, engaged and confident in the setting. They have good relationships with the staff and enjoy their interactions. Children settle quickly and are eager to take part in the activities. They demonstrate how emotionally secure they feel, and have a good understanding of the staff's expectations.

Happy, engaged childrenAmbitious curriculumStrong language skillsEffective safeguardingGood outdoor provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 3.30pm on Friday

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Octopus Children's Daycare

Last inspected 13 November 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, engaged and confident in the setting. They have good relationships with the staff and enjoy their interactions. Children settle quickly and are eager to take part in the activities. They demonstrate how emotionally secure they feel, and have a good understanding of the staff's expectations.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, engaged and confident in the setting, with good relationships with staff.
  • Staff make full use of the available outdoor space for learning and play.
  • Leaders and staff plan and implement an ambitious curriculum, focusing on children's prime areas of development.
  • Effective partnerships with teachers and parents help children make good progress and prepare for school.
  • Children are confident communicators and develop a love of books.
  • The strong key-person system ensures children feel secure and supported, building confidence and a positive attitude to learning.
  • Children learn the benefits of good health and hygiene practices.
  • The leadership team effectively monitors and evaluates practice, ensuring good-quality care and learning for children.

Areas to develop

  • 1Focus staff development on supporting children's emotional understanding and conflict resolution.
  • 2Improve adult-planned craft activities to extend creativity and challenge older children more effectively.
Inspection #10364156 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff make full use of the available outdoor space, ensuring that children who prefer to learn outdoors have good opportunities to experience all areas of the curriculum.

Parent Reviews of Octopus Children's Daycare

5.0
(1)
Amy Long
2 years ago

If you are unsure of where to send your child to nursery, I would 100% recommend Octopus. They have been fantastic with my son. He has progressed and thrived, is always happy and well cared for. The staff go above and beyond, nothing is too much trouble for them. They always take the time to inform you what your child has been doing that day. The communication is brilliant. The staff are brilliant. Thank you Octopus for everything.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • November 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • March 2018Inadequate
  • November 2014Good
  • March 2009Good

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