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Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school # Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Unit 15, Manor Road Industrial Estate, Scarborough, YO12 7BE · North Yorkshire Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school, located in Scarborough town centre, is a newly established childcare setting owned by Frances James, who also owns the long-standing Kiddiwinks Nursery. Catering to children from birth to 7 years old, Seedlings has a capacity for 48 children, including a dedicated baby room for eight infants. The nursery prides itself on its highly qualified staff, with some holding teacher qualifications. Nutritious home-cooked meals are provided, accommodating all dietary needs. A unique feature of the nursery is its sensory room, equipped with a large bubble machine and sensory mood table, accessible to all children. Additionally, Seedlings offers a good-sized outdoor area for a town nursery, featuring both hardstanding for bikes and a grassed area for various activities. The facility includes separate rooms tailored for 2 and 3-year-olds. The nursery operates year-round from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, observing closures on bank holidays and for a week between Christmas and New Year. They are also members of the National Day Nursery Association. What it's like Children are happy and settled in the nursery, and staff effectively meet their care needs with kindness and nurturing support. Babies, including newcomers, are content and enjoy cuddles, while staff's regular praise and encouragement foster good self-confidence in all children. They also focus on developing personal, social, and emotional skills, helping children learn social etiquette and understand behavioral boundaries. Newly established Sensory room Home-cooked food Qualified staff Outdoor play area ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8 am until 6 pm, all year (closed bank holidays and one week between Christmas and New Year) Food Home-cooked nutritious food; special diets catered for Age range Birth to 7 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10305370 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240396)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654390) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=seedlings-nursery-and-pre-school-yo12-7be-2654390) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school Last inspected 30 January 2024 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 are happy and settled in the nursery, and staff effectively meet their care needs with kindness and nurturing support. Babies, including newcomers, are content and enjoy cuddles, while staff's regular praise and encouragement foster good self-confidence in all children. They also focus on developing personal, social, and emotional skills, helping children learn social etiquette and understand behavioral boundaries. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled in the nursery. - Staff provide an exciting curriculum based on children's interests. - Toddlers concentrate for extended lengths of time as they explore sensory resources. - Babies benefit from a calm, nurturing environment, and staff focus on developing their physical and communication skills. - Children's health is a priority in the nursery, with freshly cooked, nutritious meals and lessons on healthy eating and hygiene. Areas to develop - 1 help all staff to understand what children need to learn, specifically when their key person is not there, so their teaching is consistently purposeful while changes are embedded - 2 support leaders to develop their skills in evaluating and reflecting on staff's practice through peer observations. Inspection #10305370 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240396) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Key staff know their key children very well, particularly those who support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents and other professionals to find out what children can already do, promoting continuity of learning and building secure foundations for the future. The manager recognised that staff needed to focus on promoting children's language skills, and some staff have accessed Makaton training to help children communicate their needs. ## Parent Reviews of Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKUmfgiOg1G5hVd3hpv2_VC7nEwODRQCo00hgLFVAy4MYPnUg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jess Bramley 6 months ago Amazing nursery wonderful staff who have been very supportive with my little one. She loves going to nursery and has become become a lot more confident and independent since joining here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSMVMwOXBhRWwwTmsxcmRURXdWazl2UW0xRFVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487f3949f861fc47:0xd4f506f49714b0ec) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIO5XpgaScT4QoorI7dr8BXnC3b-T54wo_1Wxduw7QSCuV2aw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard James 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHXy1XQjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487f3949f861fc47:0xd4f506f49714b0ec) Reviews from Google for Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school. 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