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Smiley Faces Nursery # Smiley Faces Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Bently Childrens Centre, 104 The Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 0NP · Doncaster Number of places 56 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Doncaster About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Smiley Faces Nursery, established in 2004 by Joy Francis, is a welcoming day nursery dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive from infancy through to their preschool years. The nursery focuses on supporting children's developmental journey from three months to 56 months, employing a play-based approach within a secure and inspiring setting. They emphasise hands-on learning, encouraging exploration, communication, and the development of confidence and self-awareness in their baby, toddler, and preschool rooms. The outdoor learning area also plays a crucial role, offering ample space and resources for children to develop physical skills and emotional well-being. Committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles, Smiley Faces Nursery provides planned activities that broaden children's knowledge and strengthen their skills at their own pace. The energetic staff team, highly qualified and continuously developing their skills, ensures a supportive and enriching experience for every child. They also offer government-funded early education places for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds, alongside optional services that enhance the children's daily experience. Our ethos Smiley Faces Nursery employs a play-based approach, emphasising hands-on learning, exploration, and communication. They are committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles, providing planned activities to support children's development at their own pace in a nurturing and stimulating environment. What it's like Children arrive and settle quickly as they are warmly greeted by staff. Management have designed a clear curriculum focused on supporting children to develop their listening, attention, communication and social skills. Children's awareness of caring for living things is supported through a range of real-life, hands-on learning experiences. Ofsted Outstanding Outdoor Learning EYFS Curriculum ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on an hourly rate for additional care beyond funded hours, alongside a daily charge for optional extras. This daily fee covers meals, snacks, and non-food consumables. Extra-curricular activities are billed separately with prior parental agreement. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Daily extras fee includes breakfast, lunch, light tea, personal care items, and craft materials. - Extra-curricular activities are charged on an 'as and when' basis with prior parental agreement. - Additional hours beyond funded entitlement are charged at an hourly rate. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smiley Faces Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10294746 Lead inspector Melanie Arnold [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224935)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547593) 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.smileyfacesnursery.co.uk/) Bently Childrens Centre, 104 The Avenue, Doncaster, DN5 0NP Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm [© 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#/-1.14039/53.55148/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Doncaster - [Day nurseries in Doncaster](/search?q=Doncaster) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=smiley-faces-nursery-dn5-0np-ey547593) ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks (breakfast, lunch, light tea) provided as part of daily fee for optional extras. Strong encouragement for children to use the setting's meal provision due to allergy and safety considerations. Staff Staff qualified from level 2 - 6; all are first aid trained, food hygiene and DBS checked, with ongoing continuous professional development. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Age range 3 months - 56 months Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smiley Faces Nursery Last inspected 28 June 2023 · Melanie Arnold Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive and settle quickly as they are warmly greeted by staff. Management have designed a clear curriculum focused on supporting children to develop their listening, attention, communication and social skills. Children's awareness of caring for living things is supported through a range of real-life, hands-on learning experiences. Inspector highlights - Children arrive and settle quickly as they are warmly greeted by staff. - Management have designed a clear curriculum focused on supporting children to develop their listening, attention, communication and social skills. - Children's awareness of caring for living things is supported through a range of real-life, hands-on learning experiences. - Children are kept safe from potential harm through the vigilance of the staff team, and improved drop-off and collection procedures. - Children are encouraged to behave well, with staff offering reminders where necessary to support their awareness of rules and boundaries. Areas to develop - 1 clarify how staff will plan alternative quality experiences for those children who choose not to participate during routine planned activities - 2 consider allowing children time to revisit and explore activities and resources, so that they can practise their skills and deepen their knowledge. Inspection #10294746 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224935) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified by staff. The settings special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works with staff, parents, and other professionals to identify individualised targets for each child. For children with more complex needs, staff receive relevant training so that they understand how to use specialist equipment to meet children's needs. Inspection history Date: July 2019 - June 2023 Good - July 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Smiley Faces Nursery ### What size of nursery is Smiley Faces Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Smiley Faces Nursery accept? ### What curriculum approach does Smiley Faces Nursery follow? ### How does Smiley Faces Nursery support children with SEND? ## About the setting Smiley Faces Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Doncaster. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, term time only, from 8.30am to 4.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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