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Orchard Private Day Nursery # Orchard Private Day Nursery in Derby Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 104 Derby Road, Chellaston, DERBY, DE73 6RF · Derby Number of places 55 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Derby About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Orchard Private Day Nurseries, established by David Williams in 1993, operates two distinct settings in Chellaston, Derby. The first, 104 Derby Road, opened in 1993 and is a busy day nursery specifically designed for babies and toddlers in a cosy, single-storey building. The staff at this location are highly qualified and experienced in working with children under three. The second setting, 92 Derby Road, opened in 1995 and functions as a “schoolhouse,” preparing children for their transition to school. Both nurseries are committed to providing a warm, friendly, and educational environment tailored to the individual needs of each family. They highly value parent partnerships, recognising the crucial role parents play as primary educators. Overall, the nurseries aim to provide quality, safe early years education. Our ethos Here at The Orchard Private Day Nurseries, we are an established early years educational setting providing quality, safe childcare. All our nurseries offer a warm, friendly educational environment that aims to meet 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 have strong bonds with staff, showing they feel safe and secure. Staff teach older children about emotions and safety. Children engage well in activities across all age groups and enjoy outdoor play where they develop physical skills and language. Established 1993 Two locations Schoolhouse approach Parent partnership ## 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://orcharddaynurseries.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.20am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Orchard Private Day Nursery Last inspected 27 July 2023 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 have strong bonds with staff, showing they feel safe and secure. Staff teach older children about emotions and safety. Children engage well in activities across all age groups and enjoy outdoor play where they develop physical skills and language. Inspector highlights - Staff know their children well and use their interests to plan activities, enabling children to make good progress. - Staff provide one-to-one and small-group intervention activities to close gaps in children's speech and language skills. - Children use their imagination and are introduced to early mathematical concepts. - Children behave well and are supported to take part in daily routines. - Parents are complementary of the nursery and say staff are dedicated in their roles and keep them well informed. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to ensure that daily routines do not disrupt children's play and learning when they are engaged - 2 ensure that older children are consistently encouraged to develop their independence and learn new skills in readiness for their next stage in learning. Inspection #10289250 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227078) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Orchard Private Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289250 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227078)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258408) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://orcharddaynurseries.co.uk/) 104 Derby Road, Chellaston, DERBY, DE73 6RF Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.20am to 6pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.4398/52.8726/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near DERBY - [Day nurseries in DERBY](/search?q=DERBY) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=orchard-private-day-nursery-de73-6rf-258408) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are complementary of the nursery and say staff are dedicated in their roles. > They report staff keep them well informed of their children's development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Since the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have noticed a decline in children's speech and language skills. To address this, staff provide one-to-one and small-group intervention activities, with the SENCo supporting and training staff. Additional funding is used for one-to-one support for children who need it most. Outdoor space Children of all ages enjoy being outside, where they have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, staff encourage toddlers to persevere as they try to lift tyres to roll, while others enjoy pouring water into jugs and excitedly splash in water. Inspection history Date: November 2003 - August 2023 Good - July 2023 Good - December 2017 Good - November 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - April 2015 Good - August 2009 Good - July 2009 Good - October 2006 Good - November 2003 Good ## Frequently asked about Orchard Private Day Nursery ### What is Orchard Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How can I find out about fees at Orchard Private Day Nursery? ### When was Orchard Private Day Nursery established? ### What age range does Orchard Private Day Nursery cater to? ### How does Orchard Private Day Nursery support children's speech and language development? ### Does Orchard Private Day Nursery have outdoor play facilities? ### What are Orchard Private Day Nursery's opening hours? ### Who founded Orchard Private Day Nurseries? ### What do parents say about Orchard Private Day Nursery? ### How can I contact Orchard Private Day Nursery? ## About the setting Orchard Private Day Nursery registered in 1995 and is based in Chellaston, Derby. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, from 7.20am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, 12 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 5. The nursery receives funding for free early education for two-year-old children. 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