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Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery # Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · 7 Alan Farnaby Way, The Industrial Estate, YORK, YO60 6PG · North Yorkshire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery, opened in 2016, provides an exceptionally nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, this all-year setting ensures a consistent and welcoming space for families. The latest Ofsted inspection on 05/11/2024 rated the nursery as Outstanding overall, highlighting the kindheartedness that surrounds children, families, and staff. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, ensuring all children make excellent progress and develop a sense of pride in their community through regular visits to local amenities. Staff expertly support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, giving careful thought to each child's unique learning styles, including those who thrive in outdoor environments or through movement activities. The quality of education provided outdoors was specifically observed by inspectors, showcasing the nursery's commitment to varied learning experiences. Inspirational leaders have developed a language-rich curriculum that helps children understand the world beyond the nursery, introducing new vocabulary and engaging in meaningful discussions. Mealtimes are a wonderful social experience, promoting self-serving and building children's confidence. Parents have noted the significant benefit of home visits and settling-in sessions in helping children settle quickly, putting their minds at ease. What it's like Kindheartedness surrounds children, families and staff at this exceptionally nurturing nursery. Children are excited to start their day, which is filled with fascinating experiences and engaging activities. Staff give careful thought and consideration to each child's unique needs, abilities and learning styles, resulting in children hearing meaningful words to develop their early language skills. Exceptionally nurturing Outstanding overall effectiveness Ambitious curriculum Skilled SEND support Rich language development Positive mealtimes ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Last inspected 5 November 2024 · Suzzanne Thompson Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Kindheartedness surrounds children, families and staff at this exceptionally nurturing nursery. Children are excited to start their day, which is filled with fascinating experiences and engaging activities. Staff give careful thought and consideration to each child's unique needs, abilities and learning styles, resulting in children hearing meaningful words to develop their early language skills. Inspector highlights - Inspirational leaders are extremely knowledgeable and passionate. They have created a curriculum that is rich in language and supports children to understand the world beyond the nursery. - Skilled staff provide children with opportunities to build their knowledge and skills over time, helping children to understand that writing carries meaning. - Families are genuinely at the heart of this inclusive setting. The nursery offers home visits and settling-in sessions to help children settle quickly. - Mealtimes are wonderful, promoting self-serving, social interaction, and building children's confidence as capable individuals. - Children are exceedingly polite and well-mannered, automatically using "please" and "thank you" as they share and take turns. Staff are very skilled at using distraction strategies to redirect children from unwanted behaviour. - The management team show the greatest regard for all staff, ensuring they feel truly valued. The leadership team are highly regarded by staff, and training is precisely targeted and relevant to their needs. Inspection #10368128 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263457) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10368128 Lead inspector Suzzanne Thompson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263457)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539703) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puddleducks-children-s-day-nursery-yo60-6pg-ey539703) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents state that these, alongside settling-in sessions, are particularly beneficial to help children to settle quickly. They feel their minds are put at ease knowing their children are being left with someone they have got to know and trust Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They know which children learn best outside and those that learn through movement activities, and give careful thought and consideration to each child's unique needs, abilities and learning styles. Outdoor space Staff know which children learn best outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKvXDb2_0udb7KzCJ3sXXyv3PvqIpx9WES3tz92vzSBWenkHyg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Josh Doggart a year ago Warm and nurturing environment passionate staff! Big interior rooms with lots of space for kids to run about and a lovely outside area too! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJaGNUSmtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ed2b460b30d61:0x660b2fdef978f76d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLhY7m43plyzSHHwLjpPNtnsfye_Vx-k-JN_vN8dbkPazO-tA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Liam Brooks 4 years ago Amazing nursery, fantastic staff and such a wonderful experience for my child. 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