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Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.2(6 parent reviews) ·Radmoor Road, Loughborough, LE11 3BT · Leicestershire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Radmoor Day Nursery in Loughborough caters to children from six weeks to five years old, providing a nurturing and enriching environment on the Loughborough College campus. The nursery focuses on high-quality care and education, fostering curiosity and development through a thoughtfully designed curriculum rich in resources and opportunities for open-ended play.

Emphasis is placed on working closely with parents and promoting equality and diversity within the local community. The nursery actively engages in reflective practices to continuously enhance the quality of care, always keeping the child's well-being at the forefront.

They encourage prospective families to visit the nursery and offer virtual tours to showcase their facilities and approach to childcare. Conveniently located near the M1, Radmoor Day Nursery offers accessibility for families commuting from Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery happy and excited while staff welcome them warmly. Children confidently enter the well-thought-out and inviting environments where they learn to be kind and caring to their friends. As children move through the nursery, they make good progress in their learning and development as staff understand the nursery curriculum and know what children need to learn next.

Ages six weeks to five yearsLocated on Loughborough College campusHigh-quality care and educationFocus on curiosity and open-ended play

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full-week, full-day, or morning and afternoon sessions. Sibling discounts are available. Fees are not charged for bank holidays or the annual training day closure, though term-time-only attendees pay a retainer during holidays.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Deposit required to secure a place if booked more than two months in advance, deducted from the first invoice.
  • A 10% sibling discount applies for multiple children from the same family.
  • No charges for Bank Holidays (except Christmas/New Year closure) or the annual training day.
  • Term-time-only users must pay a 50% retainer of the weekly rate during non-term weeks.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm (closed on bank holidays and during Christmas period)

Session types

Full week, Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Age range

six weeks to five years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe

Last inspected 24 May 2023

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 arrive at the nursery happy and excited while staff welcome them warmly. Children confidently enter the well-thought-out and inviting environments where they learn to be kind and caring to their friends. As children move through the nursery, they make good progress in their learning and development as staff understand the nursery curriculum and know what children need to learn next.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team is highly motivated and staff are highly valued, with a strong culture of continuous improvement.
  • Staff plan a strong curriculum for children to ensure continuous access to familiar resources and independent choices.
  • Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise, with excellent support for physical development.
  • Secure emotional bonds between staff and children are clear, particularly in baby rooms.
  • Management uses additional funding thoughtfully to enhance resources and extend children's knowledge of the natural world and wider community.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff interactions to enhance and extend children's concentration and curiosity even further during spontaneous play experiences.
Inspection #10276675 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are delighted in their choice of nursery for their children and comment on the progress that their children make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff accurately assess what children can do and use this information to plan their next learning steps. They quickly identify when children require additional support and ensure all children are included, meeting their individual needs. The special educational needs coordinator and manager collaborate closely with staff and other professionals to guarantee that children with identified needs are fully integrated and have the same opportunities as their peers.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. Staff provide excellent support for children's physical development. Children have opportunities to practise their balancing skills as they whizz around the outdoor space on wheeled toys. Staff encourage children to explore the forest area, looking for signs of spring.

Parent Reviews of Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe

4.2
(6)
Benn Welland
8 years ago

My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 10 months old and she is now 4 she loves every minute of her day. Great and helpful staff too.

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Edward Lewis
7 years ago

Daughter been here for 6 months and she loves it. Staff are great.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2008

  • May 2023Good
  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • July 2017Good
  • October 2016Requires improvement
  • January 2013Good
  • November 2012Good
  • January 2012Good
  • January 2012Outstanding
  • March 2008Good

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