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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Parkgate Nursery # Parkgate Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1EJ · Derbyshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Parkgate Nursery, registered in 2018, is a "Good" rated childcare setting located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, offering full day care for children aged 0 to 4. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm all year round, it closes only for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery prides itself on its enthusiastic and confident children who enjoy exploring both indoor and outdoor environments, supported by a dedicated team of 11 childcare staff, all qualified to at least Level 2 in early years. Children demonstrate an eagerness to learn, engaging in activities such as making play dough and cooperating in imaginative play. The nursery focuses on developing mathematical skills and fostering independence, with staff encouraging children to pour their own drinks and practice self-care routines. The setting also places a strong emphasis on parental partnerships, working closely with families to understand children's interests and ensure their needs are met, creating a supportive and engaging environment for all children. What it's like Children are enthusiastic and confident as they move around their room and the outside area. They have an eagerness to learn and take part in activities, such as making play dough and engaging in cooperative play. Staff successfully support children to achieve their next steps, enhance their thinking skills, and develop mathematical understanding, all while working closely with parents to meet individual needs. Enthusiastic learners Good independence Strong parental partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am till 6pm Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Parkgate Nursery Last inspected 13 August 2021 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are enthusiastic and confident as they move around their room and the outside area. They have an eagerness to learn and take part in activities, such as making play dough and engaging in cooperative play. Staff successfully support children to achieve their next steps, enhance their thinking skills, and develop mathematical understanding, all while working closely with parents to meet individual needs. Inspector highlights - Children are enthusiastic and confident as they move around their room and the outside area. - Children have an eagerness to learn and take part in activities. - The manager and staff have a clear understanding of how children learn. - Staff work closely with parents to help ensure they meet children's needs. - Staff extend children's experiences from home to enhance their learning at the pre-school. - Staff support children to behave well and learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. - Staff support children's growing independence. - The manager supports staff through regular supervision meetings and discusses their training needs. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 Develop how staff support two-year-old children to maintain their concentration and become engaged in focus activities. - 2 Review the curriculum for mathematics to better support the development of pre-school children's understanding of capacity. Inspection #10174836 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169285) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Parkgate Nursery Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10174836 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169285)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555383) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, DE6 1EJ [© 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#/-1.72824/53.01983/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ashbourne - [Day nurseries in Ashbourne](/search?q=Ashbourne) - [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=parkgate-nursery-de6-1ej-ey555383) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are enthusiastic and confident as they move around their room and the outside area. Two-year-old children negotiate the outside equipment. They scramble up the climbing wall with support from staff and eagerly come down by themselves. Staff provide opportunities for children to dig and explore in the nursery garden, encouraging them to plant and grow vegetables and flowers. Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 August 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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