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Soul Nursery # Soul Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Heartsease Lane, Norwich, NR7 9NT · Norfolk Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Norfolk 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 Soul Nursery in Norwich, NR7 9NT, is a Christian-based nursery catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. They are dedicated to providing a happy, nurturing, and caring environment where children can thrive and develop. The nursery focuses on building children's confidence and excitement for learning, recognising the critical importance of the early years in a child's development. Their experienced team fosters warm relationships with the children, promoting independence and resilience. Soul Nursery aims to create a safe and secure space where every child feels loved and valued, offering a supportive foundation for their journey through life. They value strong relationships with parents and invite families to become part of the Soul Nursery family. What it's like Children happily arrive at this friendly, caring nursery. Staff make them feel welcome and support them to explore the activities on offer, which helps them to settle quickly. Children have fun as they learn and play, making good progress, and they have strong bonds with all adults. Christian nursery Ages 3 months to 5 years Happy and nurturing environment ## Pricing & funding 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.facebook.com/soulnursery) ## Key facts Waitlist No availability in baby room but limited spaces for children aged 2.5 and up / Limited availability in our pre-school room Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am-5:30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Soul Nursery Last inspected 19 October 2022 · Helen Oakden 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 happily arrive at this friendly, caring nursery. Staff make them feel welcome and support them to explore the activities on offer, which helps them to settle quickly. Children have fun as they learn and play, making good progress, and they have strong bonds with all adults. Inspector highlights - The curriculum builds on what children already know and can do. - Children learn independence skills from the very start. - Children show cooperation and kindness. - Children have opportunities to be physically active. - Staff are happy in their roles and comment on good levels of support and job satisfaction. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them with ways to extend their children's learning at home - 2 support children's language development further by modelling the correct pronunciation of words and phrases. Inspection #10236149 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200173) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Soul Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10236149 Lead inspector Helen Oakden [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200173)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461424) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.soulnursery.co.uk/) Heartsease Lane, Norwich, NR7 9NT Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am-5:30pm [© 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#/1.32737/52.64131/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Norwich - [Day nurseries in Norwich](/search?q=Norwich) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=soul-nursery-nr7-9nt-ey461424) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that staff are approachable and friendly. > They report that their children love attending. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities, make good progress over time. Staff use information obtained from parents to establish children's starting points and assess their progress to support their next steps. Outdoor space Children have opportunities to be physically active. Pre-school children use climbing equipment and slides, chase each other and race around on bicycles. Staff encourage babies to crawl towards them, singing to them. ## Parent Reviews of Soul Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXLYtZ_vuJ0p60ga6OGUIJjgkRFXP3ejzr3f1DmcoPnC-ajdZK3=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rosie Tasker-Brown 2 years ago Lovely nursery - my boy is very settled here. Staff and management are all very friendly and accommodating. The new building is great. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqMk9LMGNREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3af87b970dd:0x59053b59c17d3968) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL30T5RNjkUMD2LFZ_VVRYx4AuuIEyxkeYrxUoq5CMJ05P8Cg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Emma Davis 2 years ago Absolutely brilliant nursery. My son has been very happy here and has a lovely bond with staff members. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5dUw3LVB3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3af87b970dd:0x59053b59c17d3968) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKN8PEB3m4eW0XqRtb1sXIeLVr2hSH9PTsA2ezNlKjxgLGA9w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) T T 7 years ago Very Impressed, friendly staff, excellent care provided for my child, ...loves to go to nursery all time, felt accepted from first day. I highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvX3VlSGNBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3af87b970dd:0x59053b59c17d3968) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWgeGs55A0USipw9r968j_MoTH7cah_rbCw36GpQYO_lWUWBoR-=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ollie Baker a year ago Our son loves his days at Soul Nursery. Very friendly staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfbjhpMV9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9e3af87b970dd:0x59053b59c17d3968) Reviews from Google for Soul Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6414598500943477096&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2013 - October 2022 Good - January 2017 Good - November 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Soul Nursery ### How does Soul Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is Soul Nursery working on developing? ### Which area does Soul Nursery serve? ### What are the opening hours at Soul Nursery? ### Is Soul Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## About the setting Soul Nursery registered in 2013 and employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding level 3 qualifications and one at level 2. The nursery is open Monday to Friday all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and the Christmas period. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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