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Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery # Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 greetings Prioritised well-being Fine motor skills Social skills Clear oversight Parent 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 - 1 develop how staff use what they know about children, particularly from assessments, to better support them with what they need to learn next during play - 2 improve the adult-led learning opportunities staff provide for children to further support all children to make the most progress - 3 embed the coaching and training provided to staff, to improve the consistency of staff skills and ability. Inspection #10331857 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243065) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10331857 Lead inspector Lora Teague [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243065)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2724322) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sara-atkinsons-day-nursery-ng17-4ey-2724322) ## 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 2024 Good - February 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery ### What do parents value about Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery? ### Which funded places does Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery accept? ### Is Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### What are the opening times at Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery? ### Does Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery take babies? ### Is Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## 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. 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