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We were happy enough with 2 earlier settings but the difference at Stickies is outstanding Mature, caring staff who genuinely feel like family in the best way, very secure and safe, fabulous atmosphere lovely trips out, good food and great communication.. 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Sticky Fingers Tiny School # Sticky Fingers Tiny School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2021) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Stockton On The Forest Cp School, The Village, York, YO32 9UP · York Number of places 56 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority York 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 Sticky Fingers Tiny School, registered in 2018, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in York (YO32 9UP) that received an Outstanding rating at its latest inspection on 1st July 2021. The nursery caters to children aged 0 to 9 and offers a full day care service, operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, all year round, with closures for bank holidays and one week over Christmas. The dedicated team comprises 12 childcare staff, with eight holding qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and high-quality early years provision. Children are encouraged to explore and lead their own play, both indoors and in the natural outdoor environment, supported by staff who skillfully interact to foster imagination and development. The setting focuses on individual learning needs and offers activities like play dough to develop fine motor skills and outdoor experiences such as digging in the allotment and toasting marshmallows, all contributing to a rich and varied curriculum. What it's like Children are happy and eager to learn in this homely setting. They thoroughly enjoy playing together and make good choices in their play and learning. Outside, younger children explore the natural environment and lead their own play. Staff enhance this play by skilfully interacting with children. Children are supported by staff to use their imagination. Leaders and staff have ambition for every child and plan activities and experiences to help them achieve the best they can. They use their knowledge of the children's individual learning needs to plan the curriculum they offer. Staff encourage children's language and vocabulary. Homely setting Child-led play Outdoor exploration Effective communication Strong leadership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2018 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sticky Fingers Tiny School Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10175196 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167131)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558442) 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 Stockton On The Forest Cp School, The Village, York, YO32 9UP [© 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#/-0.99994/53.9968/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near York - [Day nurseries in York](/search?q=York) - [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=sticky-fingers-tiny-school-yo32-9up-ey558442) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sticky Fingers Tiny School Last inspected 1 July 2021 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are happy and eager to learn in this homely setting. They thoroughly enjoy playing together and make good choices in their play and learning. Outside, younger children explore the natural environment and lead their own play. Staff enhance this play by skilfully interacting with children. Children are supported by staff to use their imagination. Leaders and staff have ambition for every child and plan activities and experiences to help them achieve the best they can. They use their knowledge of the children's individual learning needs to plan the curriculum they offer. Staff encourage children's language and vocabulary. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and eager to learn in this homely setting, making good choices in their play and learning. - Outside, younger children explore the natural environment and lead their own play, with staff skilfully interacting to enhance this play. - Leaders and staff have ambition for every child and plan activities and experiences to help them achieve the best they can. - The curriculum for communication and language is highly effective, with leaders and staff placing great emphasis on developing children's speaking and listening skills. - Despite staffing challenges, the leader expertly mentors and deploys staff to ensure high-quality teaching. - The setting demonstrates a strong vision and ethos, clearly communicated and shared by the whole staff team. - Leaders skilfully plan the environment to build on what children already know and can do, carefully considering children's physical development. - Staff and leaders know children and families very well and are alert to any concerns, with effective safeguarding arrangements in place. Inspection #10175196 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167131) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff are highly aware of children's needs and individual family circumstances. They tailor the support they offer to ensure children's needs are being met, working closely with other agencies to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the support they need. Outdoor space Leaders and staff harness nature and the outdoor environment in every aspect of the curriculum. Children engage in activities like planting flowers, playing with water, and exploring the wider grounds to safely bury a dead mouse or pick flowers for a grave, demonstrating a strong connection to nature. ## Parent Reviews of Sticky Fingers Tiny School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVLdPs2gioF8uQspPy1dGl_PWvq9fc8G5yeaecYe9FQPov7h_12Xg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) George “crispskii” 7 years ago My daughter's third nursery setting and by some distance the best. We were happy enough with 2 earlier settings but the difference at Stickies is outstanding Mature, caring staff who genuinely feel like family in the best way, very secure and safe, fabulous atmosphere lovely trips out, good food and great communication.. Really can't fault this wonderful nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZd01XWVhnEAE!2m1!1s0x48792e8e47844357:0xec7db26879721f37) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWyyT6f7qNQur5W-MC9nY6xSV7DB5wF0Nnqh8QHFvx-m_oPAsJkdA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Georgiana Morozan 11 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPTGF4ZnZ6dExmclR3EAE!2m1!1s0x48792e8e47844357:0xec7db26879721f37) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIy0aEKCGDUhjseD0FTmGT7CfHKvd-_jCGzLlRJ-e4wjHErl-XW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) G Drake 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3N3BiZ1N3EAE!2m1!1s0x48792e8e47844357:0xec7db26879721f37) Reviews from Google for Sticky Fingers Tiny School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17040972726823690039&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 1 July 2021 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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