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Pines Private Day Nursery (The)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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4.0(1 parent reviews) ·88 Stanton Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5FY · Derbyshire
Number of places
83 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

The Pines Day Nursery, established in 1996, is a well-regarded childcare provider located on Stanton Road in Ilkeston. Housed in a spacious, converted three-storey Victorian property, the nursery is registered to accommodate up to 83 children daily.

The Pines is dedicated to delivering a superior standard of care and education, operating for 51 weeks of the year from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The nursery prides itself on its clear principles and objectives, striving to offer a comprehensive and age-appropriate learning experience for all children.

Their experienced and devoted team works diligently to ensure that the transition away from home is as comfortable and pleasant as possible for each child. Recognising the vital role of parents as primary educators, The Pines actively fosters strong partnerships with families, building open and honest relationships from the initial induction.

The nursery is regulated by Ofsted, having received a "Good" rating in all areas during their latest inspection on March 26, 2024. They also collaborate with Derbyshire County Council Children and Young Adults Dept and various health departments, as well as local feeder schools.

What it's like

Staff support children to settle at this home-from-home nursery by gathering information about children's routines at home. This helps staff to know how to meet children's care needs effectively and promotes continuity. Children happily leave their parents and quickly start exploring the environment.

Ofsted-rated GoodVictorian property settingPartnership with parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 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

Session types

Full day (7:30-18:00), AM session (07:30-12:30), PM session (13:00-18:00)

Opening hours

07:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks a year

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1996

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pines Private Day Nursery (The)

Last inspected 26 March 2024 · Lianne McElvaney

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

Staff support children to settle at this home-from-home nursery by gathering information about children's routines at home. This helps staff to know how to meet children's care needs effectively and promotes continuity. Children happily leave their parents and quickly start exploring the environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know the children well. They know what they can do and what they are interested in playing with.
  • Children take part in stimulating adult-led activities.
  • Staff support children's physical skills well.
  • Staff develop children's love of familiar stories.
  • Staff promote children's personal, social, and emotional development well.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's knowledge of the curriculum intent, so they are clear about what skills and knowledge they want children to gain from experiences
  • 2embed communication and language training and staff skills in consistently developing children's communication abilities further through their interactions.
Inspection #10311777 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They talk about how much their children enjoy the home-cooked meals.

Parents appreciate the personalised settling-in session to help support their children to settle as they start nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff support children's physical skills well. They use the outdoor learning environment well to challenge children's large-muscle skills as they climb a steep bank to go down the slide.

Parent Reviews of Pines Private Day Nursery (The)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • March 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • November 2017Inadequate
  • May 2015Good
  • November 2014Inadequate
  • September 2013Requires improvement
  • March 2009Good

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