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Orchard Day Nursery # Orchard Day Nursery in Daventry Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2023) · 18 Hinton Road, Woodford Halse, Daventry, NN11 3TR · West Northamptonshire Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Orchard Day Nursery, established in 2015 and located in Daventry, Northamptonshire, provides a welcoming and inclusive "home-from-home" environment. The dedicated team, comprising 21 childcare staff with qualifications up to level 6 and a manager with early years professional status, prioritises putting children at the heart of everything they do. The nursery offers an ambitious curriculum designed to provide children with essential cultural capital, carefully considering their individual experiences to enhance learning and development. Children enjoy a rich variety of activities, from special camping days with tents and ice cream to engaging in water play and exploring local shops and the brook. Communication and language are exceptionally well promoted, with practitioners actively engaging babies in conversation and encouraging critical thinking in preschoolers. The nursery fosters a strong sense of community, teaching children kindness through visits to local shops and sharing flowers with community members. What it's like Children flourish in the care of welcoming practitioners at this inclusive, home-from-home nursery. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive due to the team's strong commitment of putting children at the heart of everything they do. They have a clear drive and ambition for every child to receive the best possible start in life. All practitioners talk to children with great warmth, and subsequently children develop strong attachments with every staff member, particularly their own key person. Children display a strong sense of belonging throughout the nursery. Outstanding provision Strong attachments Ambitious curriculum Rich experiences Community links Parental praise ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Orchard Day Nursery Last inspected 20 July 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish in the care of welcoming practitioners at this inclusive, home-from-home nursery. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive due to the team's strong commitment of putting children at the heart of everything they do. They have a clear drive and ambition for every child to receive the best possible start in life. All practitioners talk to children with great warmth, and subsequently children develop strong attachments with every staff member, particularly their own key person. Children display a strong sense of belonging throughout the nursery. Inspector highlights - Children flourish in the care of welcoming practitioners at this inclusive, home-from-home nursery, developing strong attachments and a strong sense of belonging. - Experienced leaders and highly skilled practitioners have developed an ambitious curriculum designed to give children the cultural capital they need in life. - Children delight in a special camping day, snuggling in tents and exploring a campervan and picking ice cream from a local ice cream van. - Children are extremely well behaved, with clear rules and routines helping them understand expectations, and practitioners continually reflect on learning spaces. - Leadership in the nursery is inspirational, with highly qualified and experienced managers supporting children in the prime areas of learning and planning well-sequenced activities. - Practitioners benefit from excellent training and support, including baby-room, safer sleep, and SEND courses, enabling high-quality care. - Communication and language are promoted exceptionally well through back-and-forth interactions and skilful questioning during play. - Children have many opportunities to connect with the natural world in the outdoor garden and forest-school area, developing curiosity and physical well-being. Inspection #10289439 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226712) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Orchard Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289439 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226712)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491581) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=orchard-day-nursery-nn11-3tr-ey491581) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive due to the team's strong commitment. Practitioners have completed a four-week course to enhance teaching and learning for children with SEND. Outdoor space Children have abundant opportunities to interact with the natural world in the nursery's extensive outdoor garden and forest-school area. They develop a deep sense of curiosity about minibeasts and plants, learn to take appropriate risks like climbing trees safely, and use tools such as drills, fostering physical well-being and self-esteem. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: November 2017 - July 2023 Outstanding - November 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Orchard Day Nursery ### What age children does Orchard Day Nursery take? ### What stands out about the care at Orchard Day Nursery? ### Is Orchard Day Nursery a private nursery? ### How does Orchard Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Is Orchard Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### When is Orchard Day Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Daventry Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Orchard Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Manor Farm Day Care Banbury · OX17 1LH 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/manor-farm-day-care-ltd-ox17-1lh-2717630) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 6.2 mi ### Caring Kindergartens Daventry · NN11 4NS ](/nursery/caring-kindergartens-nn11-4ns-2755359) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.3 mi ### Greatworth Pre-School Banbury · OX17 2DR ](/nursery/greatworth-pre-school-ox17-2dr-ey540033) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.3 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool London Road · NN11 4DY 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-nn11-4dy-2638105) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.7 mi ### Hickory House Day Nursery Daventry · NN11 4BG ](/nursery/hickory-house-day-nursery-limited-nn11-4bg-219941) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 6.7 mi ### Daventry Moot Hall - Cherry Blossom Nursery Daventry · NN11 4BH 4.1(10 reviews) ](/nursery/cherry-blossom-day-nursery-nn11-4bh-2572150) [See all nurseries in Daventry →](/search?q=Daventry) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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