Age range
0.9-5 yr
Polly's Day Nursery in Stroud (GL5)
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2020)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2020
Local authority
Gloucestershire
About this day nursery
Polly's Day Nursery, established in 2002, offers an outstanding early years provision for children aged 0-4 years, as rated by Ofsted on 4th February 2020. Open all year, the nursery provides an exciting and safe environment with an extensive range of high-quality natural resources, including china, metal and wood.
Children are highly motivated, confident, and eager to learn, making rapid progress in all areas of their development. The dedicated staff team, known for their high expectations and excellent knowledge of the curriculum, ensure that children's individual needs are met through precise observations, assessments, and planning.
Children have easy access to stimulating outdoor spaces, where they can explore and learn about the world around them. The nursery places a strong focus on fostering independence, excellent social skills, and exceptional communication and language development, ensuring children are well-supported in their emotional growth.
Any learning gaps are quickly identified and addressed. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year.
Our ethos
Polly's Day Nursery is committed to the holistic development of children in a secure environment, fostering confidence and a joyful learning experience. Their approach integrates indoor spaces designed to encourage exploration across the EYFS curriculum.
What it's like
Children are highly motivated, confident and eager to learn, and they thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff have high expectations for the children and they encourage children in everything they do. Children make rapid progress in all areas of their learning and development.
Outstanding quality of careExceptional communication skillsStrong emotional developmentEasy access to outdoorsSkilled and dedicated staffRapid progress in learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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
Term time / All Year
All Year
Waitlist
waiting list
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Polly's Day Nursery
Last inspected 4 February 2020
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are highly motivated, confident and eager to learn, and they thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff have high expectations for the children and they encourage children in everything they do. Children make rapid progress in all areas of their learning and development.
Inspector highlights
- The exceptionally strong team of staff is highly motivated, inspirational and dedicated to provide excellent quality of care.
- Children develop exceptional communication and language skills.
- Children are supported exceptionally well in their emotional development.
- All children have easy access to the outdoor spaces. Staff provide interesting and stimulating areas for children to explore and learn about the world around them.
- Staff know the children exceptionally well. They build on what children already know extremely well and have an excellent knowledge of the curriculum.
Inspection #10119170 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Precise observations, assessments and planning ensure that each child's individual needs are met exceptionally well. Highly effective monitoring by staff and the manager ensures that any gaps in learning are quickly identified and are acted upon.
Outdoor space
All children have easy access to the outdoor spaces. Staff provide interesting and stimulating areas for children to explore and learn about the world around them. Younger children are encouraged to find and try to put on their shoes, coats and hats ready for going outside.
Inspection history
Date: April 2015
- February 2020Outstanding
- April 2015Outstanding
Frequently asked about Polly's Day Nursery
About the setting
Polly's Day Nursery registered in 2002 and is one of two privately owned nurseries. It is located in Inchbrook, near to Stroud and Nailsworth. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff, with 16 holding early years qualifications at level 2, 3, or 4. All staff hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY153243
- Registered person
- Mr D Mead & Mrs A Mead Partnership
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Registers, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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