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Pitstop Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·32a, Hall Farm Road, Melton, IP12 1PJ · Suffolk
Number of places
11 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Pitstop Nursery is an independent childcare provider in Melton dedicated to offering high-quality care with a focus on small group sizes to ensure personalised attention for each child. The nursery caters to children from 6 months old until they begin school, with a specialised Forest School programme available for children aged 2 years and above, located at the Deben Community Farm within a private woodland area.

For older children, Pitstop also provides an After School Club and an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Holiday Club, extending their care services to support families with wrap-around provision. The nursery aims to create a nurturing environment where children can flourish, offering a baby area and an expansive garden for growth, learning, and exploration.

The Forest School initiative further enhances outdoor learning opportunities for preschoolers and home-schooled children between 3 and 8 years old. The Holiday Club, for children aged 4 to 11, leverages the woodland setting at Deben Community Farm for a rich play experience during school breaks.

Pitstop Nursery operates from two registered sites: The Play House in Melton and The Deben Community Farm, with The Play House holding a 'GOOD' Ofsted rating.

Our ethos

Pitstop Nursery is dedicated to offering high-quality care with a focus on small group sizes to ensure personalised attention for each child. They offer a specialised Forest School programme for children aged 2 years and above, which enhances outdoor learning opportunities. They aim to create a nurturing environment where children can flourish, grow, learn, and explore.

What it's like

Children are greeted by warm and welcoming staff to this homely nursery. Staff know their children well and plan suitably to meet their needs so they benefit from meaningful learning. The manager has developed a curriculum that focuses on promoting children's communication, imagination and independence.

Small group sizesForest School programmeOfsted "Outstanding" Holiday ClubCare from 6 months to 11 yearsTwo registered sites

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday and Friday, from 8am until 3pm during term time. Wraparound care is available Monday to Friday, from 3pm until 6pm.

Age range

6 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pitstop Nursery

Last inspected 10 January 2023 · Holly Todd

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 greeted by warm and welcoming staff to this homely nursery. Staff know their children well and plan suitably to meet their needs so they benefit from meaningful learning. The manager has developed a curriculum that focuses on promoting children's communication, imagination and independence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are provided with new, exciting experiences to broaden their knowledge of their local community and allow them to contribute positively to society.
  • Staff continuously talk to children about respecting their environment and ways to promote sustainability.
  • The nursery places significant focus on promoting children's communication skills.
  • Staff are proactive in seeking support for individual children and attend relevant training.
  • Managers and staff build strong relationships with families and gather information on what children know and can do.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to provide consistent opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills, and allow them to share their own ideas and thoughts
  • 2consider more closely how to adapt group activities, to ensure that all children can fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities provided.
Inspection #10235530 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that staff are caring and compassionate and children feel happy and settled in their care.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are proactive in seeking support for individual children and attend relevant training, to ensure that all children receive the best start to their early education. Staff have good knowledge regarding their children and will confidently discuss their progress and next steps in learning.

Outdoor space

The nursery strives to ensure all children develop a love for learning, both indoors and outdoors, and develop their self-confidence to make independent choices in learning. Older children enjoy the benefit of weekly trips to the forest to explore the natural environment around them.

Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • January 2023Good
  • February 2017Good
  • August 2013Good
  • November 2011Good

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