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Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery # Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, BOSTON, PE21 9QS · Lincolnshire Number of places 59 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery and Pre School is a purpose-built childcare facility located within the grounds of Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, Lincolnshire. The nursery, which has been providing childcare for 18 years, caters to both NHS Trust staff and the general public. It is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays and during Christmas week. The nursery has a capacity for 59 children, with 15 spaces dedicated to children under two years old and 44 spaces for children over two. In April 2022, Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery received an "Outstanding" rating in all areas in its latest Ofsted Inspection report. Meals are prepared by the hospital, ensuring they are well-balanced and nutritious, with dietary requirements accommodated. The nursery also promotes good manners and social skills during meal times and throughout the day. The nursery accepts various government funding options, including 15 hours of nursery education funding for 3 and 4-year-olds, and for eligible 9-month-olds and 2-year-olds, with the possibility of an additional 15 hours for some children. Learning through play is a key focus, helping children develop self-worth and concentration. Our ethos Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery focuses on learning through play to help children develop self-worth and concentration. They also promote good manners and social skills throughout the day and during meal times. What it's like Children enter the nursery confidently and are eager to learn, enjoying the responsibility of setting up their own activities and choosing resources. Staff encourage critical thinking and safety while children engage in various activities, from cutting vegetables in the play kitchen to exploring books and acting out stories. Children demonstrate respect for one another, developing personal, social, emotional, and communication skills. Purpose-built nursery Within Pilgrim Hospital grounds Caters to NHS staff and public 51 weeks a year Learning through play ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured based on age bands for children under and over two years old. The nursery offers weekly full-time care, ten-hour and eight-hour full days, four-hour half days, and hourly rates. Meals are included in the weekly and ten-hour day rates, but are charged separately for other sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Meals are only included in the full-time weekly rate and the 10-hour full day rate. - For other session types, meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Tea) are charged separately. - Any hours exceeding sessional rates will be charged at the standard hourly rate. - Booked meals must be paid for even if the child does not attend. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10073975 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185013)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359423) 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://forunderfives.co.uk/staff/pilgrim-hospital-day-nursery-and-pre-school/) Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, BOSTON, PE21 9QS [© 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#/-0.00996/52.99115/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BOSTON - [Day nurseries in BOSTON](/search?q=BOSTON) - [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=pilgrim-hospital-day-nursery-pe21-9qs-ey359423) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday, 51 weeks a year Staff 59 child places (15 under two, 44 over two) Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery Last inspected 27 April 2022 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 enter the nursery confidently and are eager to learn, enjoying the responsibility of setting up their own activities and choosing resources. Staff encourage critical thinking and safety while children engage in various activities, from cutting vegetables in the play kitchen to exploring books and acting out stories. Children demonstrate respect for one another, developing personal, social, emotional, and communication skills. Inspector highlights - The manager has a secure knowledge and understanding about child development, reflected in the implemented curriculum. - Staff are aware of children's abilities and support their progress, quickly identifying those needing additional support and making referrals to external professionals where appropriate. - Staff have strong, positive relationships with parents, established early and maintained through daily information sharing, parents' meetings, and an online system. - Secure attachments are formed between staff and children through an effective key-person system, supporting children's sense of belonging and emotional well-being. - Both indoors and outdoors, children are encouraged to move their bodies in different ways, and learn about healthy foods and where food comes from through visits to a local allotment. Areas to develop - 1 extend children's learning and development further by enhancing staff's interactions with children as they play - 2 support staff to recognise when opportunities arise to embed and extend their learning intentions for children. Inspection #10073975 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185013) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, have meaningful learning opportunities. Children who require additional support are quickly identified. Where appropriate, referrals are made to external professionals to support children's development further. Outdoor space Children enjoy learning alongside staff, both indoors and outdoors. Outside, children persevere, with the support staff, to overcome new challenges. Both indoors and outdoors, children are encouraged to move their bodies in different ways. ## Parent Reviews of Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ9WUDQMlf606YwLEL_Ig6eBgMM9NkHpI8T21jm9RlLVNjjDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Don Self 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCN0xfYTZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48780a7068e29407:0x4a18f393fffbfd96) Reviews from Google for Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery. 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