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Paper Moon Day Nursery in Mansfield

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·Fulmar Close, Forest Town, Mansfield, NG19 0GG · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
108 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Paper Moon Day Nursery in Forest Town offers a bright, purpose-built environment where highly skilled practitioners provide exceptional care and education. The nursery caters to children from 9 months upwards, with dedicated units for babies (0-2 years) and toddlers (2-3 years), as well as a pre-school room.

Fresh meals are prepared on-site, and a variety of extra-curricular activities such as Mini Kixx, Zumbeenies, and Yoga are available to enrich children's development. The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, excluding bank holidays.

They accept various funding options, including government-funded sessions from 9 months and Tax-Free Childcare, and offer discounted places for full-time attendees. Security is maintained with a facial recognition system, and the nursery is Ofsted registered, having received a 'Good' rating.

Parents can access fee structures and funding information, as well as an application form, directly from the nursery's website.

What it's like

From the moment the door is opened, children rush into the building, eager for their learning to begin. Their key person is readily available to welcome them with a cheery smile. Older children have lots of opportunities to practise their small physical skills, such as using syringes and pipettes to transport water to bottles when making magic potions, and persevering when doing buttons and zips as they dress to go outside.

Purpose-built nurseryOn-site fresh mealsExtra-curricular activitiesCurriculum-led learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am – 6:00pm, 51 weeks per year (excluding bank holidays)

Age range

0-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Funded sessions

Food

Fresh meals prepared on site

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Paper Moon Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

From the moment the door is opened, children rush into the building, eager for their learning to begin. Their key person is readily available to welcome them with a cheery smile. Older children have lots of opportunities to practise their small physical skills, such as using syringes and pipettes to transport water to bottles when making magic potions, and persevering when doing buttons and zips as they dress to go outside.

Inspector highlights

  • All children show positive attitudes and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.
  • Staff have a sharp focus on communication and language, having engaging and informative conversations with children.
  • Staff regularly observe and assess children as they play, identifying gaps and planning next steps in their learning.
  • The support and care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exceptional.
  • Staff have high expectations for behaviour and they are clear and consistent with boundaries.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to review and adapt the environment for babies to maximise their physical development
  • 2support staff to plan activities to consistently build on what children know and can do, with a particular focus on mathematics.
Inspection #10264136 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the nursery.

They comment enthusiastically on the friendly and approachable staff team.

Parents feel well informed about their child's progress and are highly involved in their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support and care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exceptional. The manager coordinates the provision for these children, liaising closely with the families and other professionals. A number of staff have attended additional training in this area to improve their knowledge and skills.

Outdoor space

Children are well supervised, both indoors and outdoors and when they move between areas in the nursery. Older children persevere when doing buttons and zips as they dress to go outside. Outdoor space is used for weekly football sessions and team games with an outside provider, developing social and physical skills.

Inspection history

Date: December 2010

  • June 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • December 2010Good

Frequently asked about Paper Moon Day Nursery

About the setting

Paper Moon Day Nursery registered in 2010. It is located in the Forest Town area of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff, with 15 holding appropriate early years qualifications at a level 2 or above. The manager holds a level 4 qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and for one week at Christmas, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY406191
Registered person
Paper Moon Nurseries (Mansfield) Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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