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Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield # Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 4.7 (7 parent reviews) · Hallam Business Centre, Stubley Lane, Dronfield, S18 1LS · Derbyshire Number of places 101 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Once Upon A Time Day care is an expansive nursery located in Sheffield, dedicated to fostering children's educational and personal growth from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery is structured into seven distinct learning and development areas, featuring individually named rooms that aim to cultivate a sense of community amidst ample space and natural light. Prioritising early childhood development, the nursery focuses on shaping confident, inquisitive, and happy individuals. They emphasise healthy eating habits from a young age by providing home-cooked meals predominantly made with organic, fresh, and seasonal produce. The curriculum incorporates active learning, encouraging children's cognitive development through real-life and imaginary scenarios, spontaneous play, and planned purposeful activities. Learning through play is central to their approach, helping children understand the world, develop social and cognitive skills, and gain self-confidence. The nursery also values outdoor learning, utilising their educational outdoor space and allotment, and frequently exploring nearby Endcliffe Park to ensure children benefit from fresh air and active engagement with nature. Our ethos Our aim is to provide the best possible start to each child’s educational and personal development journey. We truly appreciate how formative and influential the early years are and want to be a big part of the process of helping develop your child into a confident, inquisitive, happy individual. What it's like Children are cared for by dedicated and passionate staff who focus on following children's interests to provide play opportunities and quality interactions that promote their next steps in learning. Their emotional needs are met by staff, helping them to feel safe and secure, and all children are supported to develop a sense of belonging. Children learn to behave well, with staff helping them understand how to share and take turns, and praising positive behaviour. Active Learning Outdoor Learning Home Cooked Meals Play-Based Learning ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://onceuponatimedaycare.co.uk/fees) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield Last inspected 31 October 2023 · Mel Walker Safeguarding effective 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 are cared for by dedicated and passionate staff who focus on following children's interests to provide play opportunities and quality interactions that promote their next steps in learning. Their emotional needs are met by staff, helping them to feel safe and secure, and all children are supported to develop a sense of belonging. Children learn to behave well, with staff helping them understand how to share and take turns, and praising positive behaviour. Inspector highlights - Staff encourage children's independence from a young age, for instance, during mealtimes. - The special educational needs coordinator and staff are committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Leaders and staff create successful partnerships with parents, planning and providing events for parents to attend, such as stay-and-play sessions. - Babies benefit from the consistent routines that staff implement. - Staff support children's transitions to school effectively. - Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks prepared by an onsite chef. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff skills in writing the progress checks for children at age two to help provide consistent and clear information for parents - 2 support staff working in the younger toddler room to understand their role during routine times to ensure children's care and learning needs are consistently met. Inspection #10308721 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234930) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10308721 Lead inspector Mel Walker Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234930)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653432) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=once-upon-a-time-daycare-dronfield-s18-1ls-2653432) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the staff and the care they provide. > They appreciate their personalised and accommodating approach and comment that staff are kind and compassionate. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator and staff are committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They develop tailored plans to effectively meet the individual needs of children with SEND, helping them to make progress relevant to their starting points in development. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about how children use outdoor space. Inspection history Date: October 2023 - December 2023 Good - October 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield ### What is Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield's Ofsted rating? ### How can I find out about fees at Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield? ### Does Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield provide support for children with special educational needs? ### What age range does Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield cater for? ### Does Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield offer outdoor learning opportunities? ### Does Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield provide meals for children? ### How can I get in touch with Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield? ## About the setting Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield registered in 2021 and is located in Derbyshire. It employs 22 members of childcare staff, with 17 holding early years qualifications from level 2 to 5. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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