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Straylands Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Fairfield, Malton Road, York, YO31 9LT · York
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
York

About this day nursery

Straylands Day Nursery, situated in York, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. With a commitment to promoting individual growth and confidence, the nursery maintains a smaller group size, limiting daily attendance to 22 children.

This approach allows for personalised attention, ensuring each child feels secure and well-cared for within a homely yet educational setting. Established over 27 years ago, Straylands has built a strong reputation for its dedicated childcare and education services.

The nursery prides itself on its varied menu, catering to allergies, cultural preferences, and family choices, with specialised options for babies to introduce diverse tastes and textures. Children also have the opportunity to interact with and care for various pets, fostering a sense of responsibility.

The nursery features an expansive outdoor area with soft play surfacing and diverse equipment, including a dedicated baby section, promoting free-flow play where children can choose to play indoors or outdoors throughout the day. Straylands operates across different age-specific rooms: a Baby Room for 0-18 months, a Toddler Room for 18-30 months, and a Pre-School Room for 30 months to 5 years, each designed to meet the developmental needs of the children.

Our ethos

Straylands Day Nursery is committed to promoting individual growth and confidence by providing personalised attention within a homely yet educational setting. They foster a sense of responsibility by allowing children to interact with pets, and encourage free-flow play with an opportunity to choose indoor or outdoor activities.

What it's like

Children come into the nursery with enthusiasm and develop strong bonds with their key person. Staff are friendly, caring, and support children's communication skills effectively. Children feel safe and secure and spontaneously approach staff for comfort.

Small group sizesOutdoor play areaPet interactionPersonalised careVaried menu

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Meals provided, specialized menus for babies, caters for allergies, cultures and family choices

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm

Age range

0 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Straylands Day Nursery

Last inspected 23 November 2021

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 come into the nursery with enthusiasm and develop strong bonds with their key person. Staff are friendly, caring, and support children's communication skills effectively. Children feel safe and secure and spontaneously approach staff for comfort.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make very good progress in their speaking and listening skills, with staff modelling language and introducing new words.
  • The on-site chef prepares healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals, and children learn about healthy eating and good oral hygiene.
  • Children learn about the natural world around them, observing chicks hatch and caring for a pet mouse.
  • Parents comment positively about the nursery, feeling their children are making good progress and receiving daily feedback.
  • The manager leads her staff team well, providing effective supervision and coaching, which ensures children are supported by skilful staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan more effectively and build upon children's existing skills and knowledge, in order to raise their achievements to a higher level.
Inspection #10208630 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about the nursery.

They feel that their children are making good progress in their learning, especially in building their confidence.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active, spending a great amount of time in their outdoor space where they can balance, ride bicycles, and enjoy a range of experiences like going on a bear hunt.

Parent Reviews of Straylands Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Debbie Stewart
2 years ago

Lovely little nursery with a really homely feel. My daughter loved her time here

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Inspection history

Date: November 2021

  • December 2021Good
  • November 2021Good

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