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Orchard Day Nursery in Brighton

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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3.4(5 Google reviews) ·Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 0GL · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
64 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this day nursery

Orchard Day Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 1991, is a cherished part of the Hanover community in Brighton. The nursery prides itself on fostering a wholesome and homely atmosphere where children feel secure and motivated to learn.

Orchard Day Nursery aims to instil a lifelong love of learning, creating memorable experiences both within the classroom and through outdoor exploration. The dedicated and diverse team of practitioners contributes significantly to the nursery's unique environment.

The nursery caters to different age groups with specially designed rooms: a bright and airy baby room for up to 14 infants, a colourful and spacious toddler room accommodating up to 32 children for exploration and creativity, and a pre-school divided into two rooms with interchangeable resources for up to 24 children. Additionally, there is a pre-school at St Luke's, opened in January 2020, dedicated to providing a spectacular final year for up to 19 children before they transition to school.

Parents consistently praise the nursery for its high level of care, the staff's supportive environment, and its ability to help children develop confidence, communication, and social skills.

What it's like

Children are excited to arrive at this nursery and develop secure bonds with staff. They are confident and independent, with even very young children encouraged to feed themselves. Staff show kindness and reassurance, helping children feel emotionally secure and behave well.

Homely atmosphereExperienced staffFocus on lifelong learningDedicated rooms for different age groups

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Orchard Day Nursery

Last inspected 14 December 2022

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 excited to arrive at this nursery and develop secure bonds with staff. They are confident and independent, with even very young children encouraged to feed themselves. Staff show kindness and reassurance, helping children feel emotionally secure and behave well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident and develop secure bonds with staff.
  • Children are independent from a young age and are encouraged to feed themselves.
  • Staff are dedicated to supporting families and know their key children well.
  • Children's language is effectively supported, and they learn new words and concepts.
  • Staff feel valued and well supported by leaders, with manageable workloads and training opportunities.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff and help them to adapt their teaching more successfully for younger children, and consider where to deliver group times to fully promote children's engagement.
Inspection #10265413 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parent packs" with toothbrushes and a toy crocodile are sent home to help parents approach oral health in a fun and memorable way.

this has been an extremely useful resource to help when children are reluctant to brush their teeth.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Assessment is effective throughout the nursery. Staff use information to plan appropriate next steps and to alert the nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) when necessary, about any potential gaps in children's learning. As a result, support is provided swiftly and the SENCo works closely with families and outside agencies to provide targeted support. This helps to close any gaps in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Older children confidently dress themselves, ready to go outside. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Orchard Day Nursery

3.4
(5 Google reviews)
Sarah
7 months ago

Both our children have had or are having a wonderful time at Orchard. The staff provide a stimulating, nurturing environment and really work hard to ensure every child thrives. We've had experience from the baby room up to the preschool and each stage has been a very positive experience for our children who have loved their nursery days and formed strong bonds with their caregivers. Many of the staff we met when our now 7 year old first started are still there several years later which says a lot! Management are fab too, we have had nothing but positive, supportive interactions. Also there is a nice social side for the parents which Orchard encourage with events like mothers and fathers day breakfasts. Choosing a nursery for your little one feels like a huge decision but you won't go wrong with Orchard!

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Lucy Coleman
7 months ago

Outstanding nursery. I really see the staff as part of the family - they are incredibly caring and thoroughly professional. Both of my children have thrived at Orchard (both with very different temperaments), and I've been so touched by the personal and proactive approach the staff have taken to help them shape and express their little personalities. The preschool is exceptional and the children come out ready, confident and enthusiastic for school with some key skills that help them adapt quickly into the school environment.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2004

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good
  • June 2017Outstanding
  • June 2017Outstanding
  • June 2015Good
  • May 2015Good
  • August 2011Good
  • July 2011Good
  • December 2007Good
  • December 2004Good

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