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Springboard Nursery Hull

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.8(24 Google reviews) ·The Worx, Blundells Corner, Hull, HU3 1XS · Kingston upon Hull
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull

About this day nursery

Springboard Nursery is a family-run pre-school located in Hull, Anlaby, and Willerby, dedicated to providing outstanding care and the best possible start in life for every child. They aim to create a positive, friendly, supportive, and professional environment, which is also reflected in their highly-rated Ofsted reports and parental recommendations.

The day nursery offers comprehensive care, including all meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, and tea) within their full-day sessions, or specific meals depending on the half-day session chosen. They embrace various government funding options to support families with childcare costs, ensuring accessibility for a wider community.

Parents can choose from different session types to suit their needs, with fees payable monthly.

Our ethos

The Springboard approach is positive, friendly, supportive, and professional. They aim to give each child outstanding care and the best possible start in life.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at this welcoming nursery, where they are greeted warmly by staff and quickly settle into familiar routines. They develop warm relationships with staff who know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. Children confidently choose from a wide range of engaging experiences indoors and outdoors that encourage them to explore, investigate and learn through play. They enjoy experiences that help them understand the world around them, including visits to local museums, libraries, art galleries, and caring for the nursery's axolotls.

Family-run nurseryOfsted ratedIncludes all meals

Pricing & funding

Springboard Nursery charges £70 for a full day (10 hours) including all meals, and £47 for a half-day session (5 hours). For children using funding, there is an additional charge of £5.50 for full days and £2.75 for half days to cover food and resources, except for those receiving deprivation funding. All fees are paid monthly on the 1st.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are due on the 1st of each month.
  • An additional charge of £5.50 for full days and £2.75 for half days applies for funded children to cover food and resources, unless deprivation funding is received.
  • The nursery accepts tax-free payments and all voucher schemes.
  • Payment methods include standing order, bank transfer, or cash.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 7
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Springboard Nursery Hull

Last inspected 30 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily at this welcoming nursery, where they are greeted warmly by staff and quickly settle into familiar routines. They develop warm relationships with staff who know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. Children confidently choose from a wide range of engaging experiences indoors and outdoors that encourage them to explore, investigate and learn through play. They enjoy experiences that help them understand the world around them, including visits to local museums, libraries, art galleries, and caring for the nursery's axolotls.

Inspector highlights

  • Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling responsibilities and establishing an open culture.
  • Leaders have created a culture where inclusion is central to the nursery, understanding and meeting community needs.
  • Children make progress from their starting points, developing confidence in communication and physical skills.
  • Children are polite, welcoming, and generally behave well, following routines and sharing resources.
  • Leaders have established effective arrangements to promote children's welfare and wellbeing, adapting care routines to individual needs.
  • Children are supported to develop healthy lifestyles, including daily tooth brushing and nutritious meals.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to develop staff practice to embed a solid foundation for children's independence and self-care.
  • 2Leaders should continue to support staff development to embed highly effective teaching and interactions.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have established clear systems to support children who require additional help, working closely with parents and professionals. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive support that enables them to access the curriculum and make progress from their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

Children confidently choose from a wide range of engaging experiences indoors and outdoors that encourage them to explore, investigate and learn through play. They develop their physical skills as they climb, balance and explore the outdoor environment.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported through the use of their home language, visual prompts, and targeted communication opportunities, ensuring they participate fully in nursery life. Staff build trusting relationships with families to ensure children receive consistent support at home and at nursery.

Google Reviews of Springboard Nursery Hull

4.8
(24 Google reviews)
Letisha Wilson
10 months ago

My oldest started in the baby room in 2018 and my youngest is graduating now in 2025, so we've been with Springboard for 7 years and I cannot find a single fault! The staff work hard to provide a warm welcoming and family feel environment, managers are always willing to help with my many questions which has greatly put me at ease and my boys have thoroughly enjoyed their time here. 🫶🏻

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Lucy Osborne
10 months ago

We found ourselves in need of childcare for our son and daughter at very short notice. Springboard were so kind and accommodating and worked hard to settle out children quickly. Our children have bonded with the warm, friendly staff and we’ve enjoyed seeing the progress they have made over the last few months.

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Abi Stoner
10 months ago

I would recommend this nursery to anyone. I was so nervous sending my daughter to nursery but we've never had a single problem at Springboard Nursery. The staff are all lovely and brilliant. Can't recommend enough

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Reece Clarke
10 months ago

Such an amazing Nursery! Week in week out the staff go above our expectations with our child. He’s come on leaps and bounds and the relationships he’s formed will stay with him forever. Huge thank you to the team at Springboard you are a credit to our children. From Reece and Abi x

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Danielle Wiles
10 months ago

The staff here are amazing and so supportive of children and parents. They all go above and beyond and welcome you with a massive smile each and every day. I would highly recommend

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

30 June 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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