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SDN (Sleaford) # SDN (Sleaford) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Sleaford Day Nursery, The Drove, Sleaford, NG34 7AP · Lincolnshire Number of places 109 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 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 Sleaford Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on a child-led and nature-based approach to early years education. The nursery is dedicated to fostering independence and confidence, ensuring each child feels valued and supported in their developmental journey within a secure setting. They aim to ignite curiosity about the world and promote a love for learning, encouraging exploration and continuous self-evaluation. Operating with a philosophy of partnership, Sleaford Day Nursery actively collaborates with parents to help children achieve their full potential. The curriculum is built upon well-planned activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, designed to support diverse needs and individual learning paths. The nursery prioritises the health and safety of both children and staff, implementing rigorous procedures and practices to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our ethos Sleaford Day Nursery's educational approach is child-led and nature-based, aiming to foster independence, confidence, and a love for learning. They are committed to igniting children's curiosity and encourage parental partnership to support each child's developmental journey within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage. What it's like Children have strong bonds with all staff and are highly motivated by their praise. They practise taking risks while using their physical skills to climb in and jump from obstacles in the garden. Children learn new skills and knowledge while they get ready and explore the community with staff. Child-led learning Nature-based approach EYFS curriculum Partnership with parents ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.sleaforddaynursery.com/copy-of-childcare-funding-support) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 5.45pm Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of SDN (Sleaford) Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10310234 Lead inspector Lora Teague [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233238)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699117) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.sleaforddaynursery.com/) Sleaford Day Nursery, The Drove, Sleaford, NG34 7AP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.41484/53.0037/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sleaford - [Day nurseries in Sleaford](/search?q=Sleaford) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sdn-sleaford-limited-ng34-7ap-2699117) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for SDN (Sleaford) Last inspected 12 October 2023 · Lora Teague 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 have strong bonds with all staff and are highly motivated by their praise. They practise taking risks while using their physical skills to climb in and jump from obstacles in the garden. Children learn new skills and knowledge while they get ready and explore the community with staff. Inspector highlights - Children have strong bonds with all staff and are highly motivated by their praise. - Staff know the children and their families extremely well and work closely as a team to support their development. - Staff plan a wide range of activities tailored to children's interests. - The leadership team is well established and highly skilled, providing effective support for staff well-being. - Children learn to behave well and follow staff's clear boundaries, with staff helping them explain their feelings and emotions. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's ability to be able to support children's speech and language to a consistently high quality - 2 develop how staff use the routines and transitions of the day to most effectively support children's learning and development. Inspection #10310234 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50233238) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are passionate about meeting all children's needs and ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities experience the curriculum they offer. Outdoor space Children practise taking risks while using their physical skills to climb in and jump from obstacles in the garden, landing safely, as staff have shown them previously. They develop their spatial awareness and learn to navigate different areas as they run away from staff, who are pretending to be 'the bear'. ## Parent Reviews of SDN (Sleaford) 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWni9RH1f9YTbj4BRK_AkSXcWhxWUSiSyZgTrcYIiJdJ7YpGKTm=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Luke halvey a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJcGVmdzRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48783fcc94dcc4d3:0x69fd2cbe323ae180) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXGXydOf63Wda-OscU4KkcAIYN05_BEWDaZO4kklWmniej7OVs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Beth Fraser 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURzc2RmTWZREAE!2m1!1s0x48783fcc94dcc4d3:0x69fd2cbe323ae180) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKB9eapq_K1SuwUZnhxXgxiRwM-N4pee57w4Tvd5zEJFRhPCA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Christopher Maplethorpe 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZODlyNjRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48783fcc94dcc4d3:0x69fd2cbe323ae180) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLaEzmPlhdpSoGWh9XX7xj-n-FX7LIhzf2mOJ-e5ukdYXeJqA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Gemma Harris 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBbF9XZmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48783fcc94dcc4d3:0x69fd2cbe323ae180) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKSXOFvpj2HG-qR7S8PB4Cm84GzeW6xmLWFIu1w0K2nlyD5nKQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sharon osawe 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnaE1YM2NnEAE!2m1!1s0x48783fcc94dcc4d3:0x69fd2cbe323ae180) Reviews from Google for SDN (Sleaford). 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