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Orchard Nursery School in Derby

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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4.5(2 parent reviews) ·92 Derby Road, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6RF · Derby
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Derby

About this day nursery

Orchard Nursery School, located in Derby, operates two distinct settings on Derby Road. The first, 104 Derby Road, opened in 1993, caters to babies and toddlers within a cosy, single-storey building.

This facility prides itself on its highly qualified and experienced staff dedicated to working with children under three years old. The second setting, 92 Derby Road, established in 1995, functions as a "schoolhouse," preparing children for primary education.

Both nurseries are part of The Orchard Private Day Nurseries, an established early years educational setting committed to providing quality, safe childcare. They aim to offer a warm and friendly educational environment tailored to the individual needs of each family, emphasising the importance of parent partnership in a child's early education.

The director, Dave Williams, opened the first nursery in 1993, and the enterprise has since expanded to its current two-site operation.

Our ethos

All our nurseries offer a warm, friendly educational environment that aims to meet with the individual needs of all our families. Parent partnership is valued as we believe their knowledge as primary educators goes hand in hand with us as early years educators.

What it's like

Children wave goodbye to their parents and carers and skip happily into nursery. They say hello to their friends and settle quickly. Children develop loving relationships with staff, who enthusiastically join in and support children's play.

Established since 1993Two distinct settingsFocus on parent partnershipEarly years education

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Orchard Nursery School

Last inspected 14 December 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children wave goodbye to their parents and carers and skip happily into nursery. They say hello to their friends and settle quickly. Children develop loving relationships with staff, who enthusiastically join in and support children's play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop loving relationships with staff, who enthusiastically join in and support children's play.
  • Children listen to instructions and behave well.
  • Managers have developed a clear, ambitious vision for their curriculum and share this with staff.
  • Staff plan a wide range of intriguing and stimulating activities, both indoors and outdoors.
  • The nursery has recently taken part in an accreditation programme focused on children's communication and language development.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide a wider range of opportunities for children to learn more about differences and diversity.
Inspection #10234461 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that they are amazed by some of the new words their children are learning at nursery.

Parents say they are very grateful to the team for all the support it provides and feel their children are coming on in leaps and bounds.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Older children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), listen intently to stories and enjoy asking questions. Managers and staff go to extraordinary lengths to support families, especially those experiencing hardship and those who have children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Staff plan a wide range of intriguing and stimulating activities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities promote curiosity in children.

Parent Reviews of Orchard Nursery School

4.5
(2)
Kirsty Hunt
2 years ago

My son has attended orchard nurseries since he was one years old..the staff are incredible and so caring towards the children. They also catered for my child's need and support plans where put in place, Regular meeting to see how your child is progressing I've never known a nursery so supportive. Also my child's development since being the is unbelievable. Each time when went he amazed me with what he had learnt. I don't have enough words to express how good this nursery is and the staff that run it they are great thank you

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Inspection history

Date: February 2004

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • January 2017Good
  • October 2013Good
  • August 2013Good
  • January 2009Good
  • February 2008Inadequate
  • February 2004Good

Frequently asked about Orchard Nursery School

About the setting

Orchard Nursery School registered in 1995 and is situated in Chellaston, Derby. The nursery opens from 7:30 am until 6 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
258406
Registered person
Orchard Private Day Nurseries Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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