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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. St Nicholas Children's Centre # St Nicholas Children's Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 83 St. Nicholas Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NN · Norfolk Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Nicholas Children's Centre, located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, was established in 2005 and operates as a privately run childcare setting on non-domestic premises. Inspected by Ofsted on 30th January 2024, it received an overall "Good" rating, maintaining this rating from its previous inspection. The centre offers full-day care for children from birth to four years old, with sessions running Monday to Friday from 8:30 am until 6:00 pm, all year round. The setting has a capacity for 62 children and currently has 73 children on roll. With a dedicated team of 14 childcare staff, 10 of whom hold Level 3 or above early years qualifications, St Nicholas Children's Centre provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. The staff are noted for building positive relationships with children, involving themselves in their play, and using a newly renovated sensory room for exploration and experimentation. They routinely assess children's development, ensure well-being for staff, and provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). What it's like Staff at St Nicholas Children's Centre build positive, trusting, and supportive relationships with children, actively engaging in their play. The newly renovated sensory room offers children opportunities to explore and experiment, promoting physical skills and providing a calm space. Babies show enjoyment as they smile and communicate with staff, while children with SEND are well cared for by sensitive staff who help them settle and form friendships. Good Ofsted rating Sensory room Strong SEND support Well-established Positive staff-child relationships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am until 6:00 pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Nicholas Children's Centre Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10326151 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240731)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY311395) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-nicholas-children-s-centre-nr30-1nn-ey311395) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Nicholas Children's Centre Last inspected 30 January 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff at St Nicholas Children's Centre build positive, trusting, and supportive relationships with children, actively engaging in their play. The newly renovated sensory room offers children opportunities to explore and experiment, promoting physical skills and providing a calm space. Babies show enjoyment as they smile and communicate with staff, while children with SEND are well cared for by sensitive staff who help them settle and form friendships. Inspector highlights - Staff build positive, trusting, and supportive relationships with children and involve themselves in children's play. - Staff effectively use a newly renovated sensory room for children to explore and experiment, supporting physical skills and providing a quiet haven. - Staff routinely assess children's development, identify gaps, and plan activities to promote progress. - The setting is well-led and runs smoothly, with managers taking effective action to ensure public liability insurance is in place. - Key staff responsible for safeguarding children have strong skills, knowledge, and work respectfully with families and other agencies. - Staff deliver purposeful teaching, and roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, with experienced staff acting as strong role models. - The well-supported staff create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere, fostering positive child behaviour and confidence. - The key-person system is effective, with staff routinely providing personal care and sharing information with parents, leading to strong bonds and secure children. - There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that prioritises children's interests. Areas to develop - 1 Observe staff practice more closely to identify further ways to improve teaching quality. - 2 Consider arrangements for some routines to help children concentrate without distractions. - 3 Reflect on ways to provide parents who speak English as an additional language with more information about how the setting is run and organised. Inspection #10326151 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240731) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well cared for by sensitive and caring staff. They settle well and form friendships with other children, and staff help them understand sharing and taking turns. Outdoor space Older children are encouraged to dig in the outdoor sand pit, while younger children, wearing wellies and waterproofs, are encouraged to splash and jump in puddles. EAL / language support Some information is available in translated form for parents who speak other languages, and sometimes staff who speak the same languages translate. However, more information needs to be made easily available for parents who speak other languages, as current provision can hinder their ability to understand how the setting operates. Inspection history Date: June 2009 - January 2024 Good - March 2019 Good - March 2015 Good - June 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about St Nicholas Children's Centre ### What outdoor activities are available at St Nicholas Children's Centre? ### How does St Nicholas Children's Centre support children learning English as an additional language? ### What kind of childcare setting is St Nicholas Children's Centre? ### Which area does St Nicholas Children's Centre serve? ### How does St Nicholas Children's Centre support children with SEND? ### From what age does St Nicholas Children's Centre accept children? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted at St Nicholas Children's Centre? ## Nearby day nurseries in Great Yarmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Nicholas Children's Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### PARK PLAYGROUP Great Yarmouth · NR30 1NW 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/park-playgroup-nr30-1nw-2679137) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Squirrels Play Forest at Priory Great Yarmouth · NR30 1NW 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-at-priory-nr30-1nw-2656049) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre Great Yarmouth · NR31 0DW ](/nursery/cobholm-and-lichfield-childcare-centre-nr31-0dw-ey272694) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Penguin Pre-School Great Yarmouth · NR30 4DB ](/nursery/penguin-pre-school-nr30-4db-254221) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Shine (EAST NORFOLK) Gorleston-on-Sea · NR31 0LG 4.8(32 reviews) ](/nursery/shine-east-norfolk-nr31-0lg-ey270216) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### StaynPlay Day Care Great Yarmouth · NR31 0NX 3.1(17 reviews) ](/nursery/staynplay-day-care-nr31-0nx-2793685) [See all nurseries in Great Yarmouth →](/search?q=Great+Yarmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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