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Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
·146a Dalestorth Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4EY · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
16 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery in Sutton-In-Ashfield provides childcare for children aged 0-10 years, operating since February 2023. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm during term-time, and Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm during school holidays.

Assessed as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 21 February 2024, the nursery prioritises children's well-being, ensuring they feel safe and settled from the moment they arrive. Staff warmly greet children and provide reassurance, especially for those new to the setting.

Children are encouraged to explore a variety of resources, developing fine motor skills through activities like threading, with staff offering praise for their perseverance. The curriculum focuses on extending children's learning, such as identifying patterns and counting, and fostering strong social skills where children learn to share resources and negotiate politely.

Parents consistently provide positive feedback regarding communication and feel fully involved in their child's care and development journey at the setting. Leaders maintain clear oversight of the setting and provide ongoing support and training to the staff team.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly by staff and their well-being is prioritised to help them feel safe and settled, especially when they first start. They confidently explore resources and develop fine motor skills through threading activities, with staff praising their perseverance. Staff extend children's learning by encouraging them to identify patterns and count.

Warm greetingsPrioritised well-beingFine motor skillsSocial skillsClear oversightParent communication

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday in term time and Monday to Thursday in school holidays, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

February 2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 February 2024 · Lora Teague

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are greeted warmly by staff and their well-being is prioritised to help them feel safe and settled, especially when they first start. They confidently explore resources and develop fine motor skills through threading activities, with staff praising their perseverance. Staff extend children's learning by encouraging them to identify patterns and count.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted warmly and their well-being is prioritised.
  • Children confidently explore resources and develop fine motor skills.
  • Staff extend children's learning by encouraging pattern identification and counting.
  • Children develop strong social skills and negotiate politely.
  • Leaders have clear oversight and provide support and training to staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop how staff use what they know about children, particularly from assessments, to better support them with what they need to learn next during play
  • 2improve the adult-led learning opportunities staff provide for children to further support all children to make the most progress
  • 3embed the coaching and training provided to staff, to improve the consistency of staff skills and ability.
Inspection #10331857 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that feedback and communication from staff is excellent and they feel fully included in their child's care and development journey at the setting.

Inspection history

Date: February 2024

  • March 2024Good
  • February 2024Good

Frequently asked about Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery

About the setting

Little House of Horrors, Sutton-in-Ashfield, was registered in February 2023. The setting operates during term time and school holidays. It employs three members of childcare staff, all qualified to level 2 and above, and offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2724322
Registered person
Atkinson, Sara
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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