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Phoenix Park Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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3.8(9 parent reviews) ·4-6 Millennium Way West, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 6AS · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Phoenix Park Nursery Nuthall, established in 2015, designs its environment to foster curiosity and care, integrating nature-inspired learning with a modern, inclusive space that reflects its diverse community. The nursery caters to children from 12 weeks to 5 years old, offering supportive, age-specific rooms.

The dedicated team focuses on building strong relationships with families and tailoring experiences to each child's individual interests and developmental stage. The educational approach emphasises curiosity-led learning within sensory-rich environments.

The nursery promotes daily outdoor play, discovery, and nature-based activities, complemented by healthy, home-cooked meals that accommodate various dietary needs. Phoenix Park Nursery values a strong partnership with parents, ensuring their input is considered in their child's journey.

During Children's Mental Health Week, the nursery highlights its commitment to supporting children’s emotional well-being by creating a secure environment where children feel heard and respected. Staff use simple language to help children recognise emotions, integrate emotional discussions through books and songs, and utilise visual aids for non-verbal communication.

These everyday interactions are designed to build self-awareness and emotional resilience, preparing children to confidently navigate the world.

Our ethos

Phoenix Park Nursery's educational approach emphasises curiosity-led learning within sensory-rich environments, integrating nature-inspired learning and daily outdoor play. They are committed to building strong relationships with families and supporting children’s emotional well-being by creating a secure environment where children feel heard and respected.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by the attentive staff and enthusiastically engage in play. They relish their time at the nursery, have a positive attitude to learning, and excitedly build on their knowledge and skills from home.

Nature-inspired learningCuriosity-led approachInclusive careStrong parent partnershipsFocus on emotional well-being

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Age range

12 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Phoenix Park Nursery

Last inspected 10 November 2021

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 are warmly welcomed into the nursery by the attentive staff and enthusiastically engage in play. They relish their time at the nursery, have a positive attitude to learning, and excitedly build on their knowledge and skills from home.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed and engage enthusiastically in activities.
  • Children are supported to take appropriate risks and develop self-esteem.
  • The management team are motivated and support staff well to deliver an effective curriculum.
  • Some staff excel in helping children understand why they play with resources, extending their knowledge.
  • Staff implement strategies to support children's communication and language development.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the quality of the curriculum for communication and language development for toddlers and older children
  • 2provide sufficient time and freedom for babies to explore planned activities independently
Inspection #10174570 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively of the staff.

They praise staff on the partnership they have together and how well information is shared and exchanged between them.

Parents state they are listened to and kept well informed regarding their children's development and progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use persona dolls and feeling picture cards to help children who require extra support when learning to manage their own feelings and emotions safely.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Phoenix Park Nursery

3.8
(9)
X2 Brothers
2 years ago

We had such a bad experience with our daughter at this nursery. If your child has any special needs do NOT send them here! We couldn’t even get our government backed 30 hours and the nursery wouldn’t let our daughter do more than two days due to her autism even though they were letting other neurotypical children who came after our daughter do full time. Discrimination is rife is this nursery, the atmosphere is cold and absolutely no love at all towards the kids. Thankfully we have our daughter in a much better nursery doing full time at Angels by Day ❤️

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Ms B
4 years ago

My son attends Phoenix Park and he loves it! It is extremely reassuring leaving your child with people who care for him like their own when you have to return back to work! He absolutely loves his key worker & the rest of the staff and I can see how comfortable he is around them when I pick him up! The nursery owner Louise is very genuine and makes your experience very personal. The nursery has a lovely atmosphere and that is proven by my son’s continuous development so far. Seveiro is always happy to be dropped off at nursery which is nice to see! I don’t ever feel worried when I leave him & I can continue my day at work without fretting that he’s unhappy, he’s far from that! Thank you Phoenix

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Kev Davis
5 years ago

A really lovely nursery. Both our girls have had an amazing time at Phoenix Park and will be sad to leave. They absolutely love going and have established really close bonds with their keyworkers in both the chick's and peacocks room. Staff are kind, caring and professional and have an obvious love of working with children. Would highly recommend.

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Soraya
2 years ago

Having had this misery highly recommended by two separate individuals. We had made an appointment with the manager via telephone for a show around, going to have our 1 year old start. Arrived a little earlier than the set time and remained in the car as I was aware the manager had a meeting prior to our arrival. On arrival we were asked to sign in and the manager would be with us shortly. After signing in and 10mins later no in of the manager we left. This was two working days ago and we haven’t received a phone call from the nusery to apologise and reschedule. There was no seating area as such. One chair in the entrance door- not suitable for two parent families. Not very welcoming neither. One of the nursery staff walked past us as we had entered and said the manager would be down in afew minutes. The lady absolutely reeked of cigarette smoke. Absolutely poor first hand experience.

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Alina Brilovich
6 years ago

Amazing nursery! We are here nearly 4 years and we never regret it! We love Darren and Louise and all the staff! I would highly recommend this nursery for every single parent! If you want your child be happy-Phoenix Park is the ideal place! Xxx

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

10 November 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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