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Sweet Pea Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·8 Springwater Business Park, Station Road, Peterborough, PE7 2EU · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
56 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Sweet Pea Nursery is a family-owned childcare provider with locations in Garforth and Rothwell, dedicated to offering effortless childcare and exceptional early years experiences for children from birth to five years old. The day nursery focuses on a warm and nurturing environment, with a commitment to children's well-being and development.

They provide daily essentials, including hypoallergenic nappies and wipes, nourishing home-cooked meals, a variety of healthy snacks, and age-appropriate milk options, catering to various dietary needs. The team of educators is passionate about early years education, with many holding relevant qualifications and extensive experience in working with children across different age groups.

They emphasise building strong parent partnerships and strive to create a smooth transition for both children and parents. The day nursery encourages exploration, growth, and flourishing through a blend of familiar routines and opportunities for independent choice, aiming to prepare children for their next adventures, including school readiness.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by kind and enthusiastic staff who show a genuine interest in them. Staff demonstrate good knowledge and appreciation for children's individual personalities and family backgrounds. Children are confident to speak to staff and their friends in large-group activities; they listen well and can follow instructions, which are essential skills for school. Babies' individual care needs are consistently met, and staff are quick to recognise when children are not their normal self and provide comfort and reassurance.

Family-ownedNutritious meals includedFocus on early years developmentQualified staffParent partnerships

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for two weeks in the summer holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sweet Pea Nursery

Last inspected 14 July 2022

Safeguarding effective
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 are warmly welcomed into the nursery by kind and enthusiastic staff who show a genuine interest in them. Staff demonstrate good knowledge and appreciation for children's individual personalities and family backgrounds. Children are confident to speak to staff and their friends in large-group activities; they listen well and can follow instructions, which are essential skills for school. Babies' individual care needs are consistently met, and staff are quick to recognise when children are not their normal self and provide comfort and reassurance.

Inspector highlights

  • The staff team work very closely together and are committed to providing a quality provision for all children.
  • Staff's input is valued when planning and delivering an ambitious curriculum for children.
  • Staff understand the importance of building children's vocabulary and modelling new language.
  • Children develop their mathematical skills as they play.
  • Children independently share and take turns with their peers.

Areas to develop

  • 1implement effective partnerships with all the settings that children attend, to improve information-sharing and the development of a shared approach to supporting children's care and learning
  • 2make sure routine activities are organised in a way that allows children to complete activities of their choice without disruption.
Inspection #10215682 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents have found staff helpful and professional where their children have required additional support.

They feel that the nursery is a nurturing and loving setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Parents have found staff helpful and professional where their children have required additional support.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

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