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Parsonage Farm Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
·Parsonage Day Nursery, Church Street, WADHURST, TN5 7DL · East Sussex
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Parsonage Farm Day Nursery Limited, located in Ticehurst, East Sussex, was established in March 2004 and has consistently achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, with its latest inspection on June 14, 2022, reaffirming its high standards. The day nursery operates year-round, from 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8 am to 5 pm on Fridays, catering to children aged 0 to 4 with a total capacity of 56 children and 71 currently on roll.

The nursery benefits from a dedicated team of 17 staff members, 12 of whom hold childcare qualifications ranging from Level 2 to Level 6, ensuring a strong foundation for children's learning and development. The setting fosters an environment where children thrive, showing exceptional engagement in activities and forming strong bonds with staff, who are commended for their nurturing approach and excellent teaching methods.

The curriculum is meticulously designed to support individual needs and interests, providing a wealth of stimulating indoor and outdoor activities that promote excellent communication, problem-solving, and independence in children.

What it's like

Children flourish in this exceptionally safe, happy and inspirational nursery. From the moment they arrive, children are busy and highly engaged with exciting and stimulating activities. The extremely nurturing and welcoming staff ensure every child's needs are precisely met. Children form very strong emotional bonds with staff.

Inspirational nurseryStrong emotional bondsExcellent social skillsHighly curiousPrecisely sequenced curriculumSuperb teaching

Key facts

Opening hours

open all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 5pm on Friday

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Parsonage Farm Day Nursery

Last inspected 14 June 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in this exceptionally safe, happy and inspirational nursery. From the moment they arrive, children are busy and highly engaged with exciting and stimulating activities. The extremely nurturing and welcoming staff ensure every child's needs are precisely met. Children form very strong emotional bonds with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish in the exceptionally safe, happy and inspirational nursery.
  • Children form very strong emotional bonds with staff.
  • Children's behaviour is exemplary.
  • Children are highly curious and extremely motivated.
  • Leaders are fully focused and determined to provide outstanding care and education for all children.
  • The curriculum is precisely sequenced to provide all children with the skills they require.
  • Teaching is superb.
  • Children's communication and language skills are excellent.
Inspection #10108564 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders are persistent in securing extra support children need, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping all children to improve and progress with their learning and development.

Outdoor space

The inspirational outdoor space is carefully designed to help extend children's physical skills, offering exciting challenges like walking on stilts and climbing a steep mound. Staff plan sensory and messy activities, such as water, digging and paint, to further outdoor learning, and children also participate in activities like ballet and yoga.

EAL / language support

Children's cultures and the languages they speak are valued and celebrated, with staff enriching children's knowledge and broadening their experiences through diverse resources.

Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • June 2022Outstanding
  • September 2013Outstanding
  • June 2009Outstanding

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