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Puddleducks Day Nursery # Puddleducks Day Nursery in Spalding Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Escallonia, 3 Holland Road, SPALDING, PE11 1UL · Lincolnshire Number of places 28 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 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 Puddleducks Day Nursery, established in 2008 and situated in Spalding, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm, the nursery operates on a non-domestic premises and was rated Outstanding by Ofsted on 24th March 2022. The nursery prides itself on children forming strong attachments to staff, who skilfully support their development, from encouraging babies to use cutlery to helping older children develop small-muscle skills through engaging activities like using funnels with water. What it's like Children have very strong attachments to the staff who look after them. They are active explorers and develop small-muscle skills. Babies begin to develop their independence from an early age, and children demonstrate excellent behaviour and show superb respect for others. Strong attachments Outdoor learning Tailored curriculum Music sessions Excellent behaviour Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puddleducks Day Nursery Last inspected 24 March 2022 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 Children have very strong attachments to the staff who look after them. They are active explorers and develop small-muscle skills. Babies begin to develop their independence from an early age, and children demonstrate excellent behaviour and show superb respect for others. Inspector highlights - The provider, manager and staff are highly passionate and dedicated to meeting the needs of every individual child. - Staff tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of every child. - Staff know that spending lots of time outdoors improves children's physical health and well-being. - Babies and toddlers sleep peacefully outdoors under a wooden gazebo, where they are protected from the elements. - Children have a weekly session with the Music Man, who brings new and unusual instruments into the setting. Inspection #10138464 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182234) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puddleducks Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10138464 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182234)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371195) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Escallonia, 3 Holland Road, SPALDING, PE11 1UL Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puddleducks-day-nursery-pe11-1ul-ey371195) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly about the nursery. > Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities comment how the owner and staff have gone above and beyond in supporting the whole family. > Reception teachers comment they can tell the children who come from this nursery, as they are exceptionally well prepared to start school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities comment how the owner and staff have gone above and beyond in supporting the whole family. Outdoor space Staff know that spending lots of time outdoors improves children's physical health and well-being. Children thoroughly enjoy spending their entire day in the fresh air, eating meals outdoors and becoming immersed in inspiring activities. ## Parent Reviews of Puddleducks Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKkHpt5hFTqkzEdtQn3CWhGWIyDD8Sf6FuBifNLowSUtPSVdQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vas Greenfield 3 months ago Puddleducks have been absolutely amazing for my son, I was so apprehensive about putting him into nursery as I didn’t feel anyone would look after him as I would, however they have been amazing. The nursery itself is so lovely, all of the staff are so nice and are brilliant with my son and supporting his development. He has been so happy there, they feed him a variety of homemade fresh food, they do so many activities with them including sign language and so much outdoor play! I wouldn’t ever have my children anywhere else and would recommend Puddleducks again and again! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21FeE5YUmZPVlEwWlRaVlMzUndTRlZpUVZCT1ZsRRAB!2m1!1s0x4878038038f76949:0x1debf778fc029b8c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLw-Jz9meJejw85sClTLpnmZjeANK5IjSyC1v8IkyehGCX7WA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ki lHard 2 years ago Amazing nursery. So glad I found them a year ago. All staff are friendly and great with our little one. He’s very happy here! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2156088945623079820&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2008 - March 2022 Outstanding - June 2014 Outstanding - December 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Puddleducks Day Nursery ### How big is Puddleducks Day Nursery? ### How does Puddleducks Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the age range at Puddleducks Day Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Puddleducks Day Nursery accept? ### What stands out about Puddleducks Day Nursery? ### When is Puddleducks Day Nursery open? ## About the setting Puddleducks Day Nursery, located in Spalding, Lincolnshire, registered in 2008. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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