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The Ascot Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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3.7(6 parent reviews) ·North Ascot Community Centre, Fernbank Road, Ascot, SL5 8LA · Bracknell Forest
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Bracknell Forest

About this day nursery

The Ascot Day Nursery, established in 1998, functions as a nurturing and secure environment for infants and toddlers up to three years old. Situated within a charming Victorian building, the nursery boasts outdoor areas and private access to a nearby play park.

They emphasise a flexible approach to childcare, offering hourly rates that allow parents to tailor hours to their specific needs. The dedicated team of Early Years Educators are committed to fostering learning through play, helping children develop communication, language, social skills, and imagination.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, delivering both spontaneous and structured activities to support children's development. For continuity beyond three years of age, children have the option to transition to "The Old School Day Nursery" located in the same building.

The manager, Amanda Jarvis, has been with the nursery since 1999, progressing from a student nursery nurse to her current leadership role alongside the Nursery Director, Colleen Caddow, who is also on-site daily.

Our ethos

The Ascot Day Nursery is committed to fostering learning through play, helping children develop communication, language, social skills, and imagination. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, delivering both spontaneous and structured activities to support children's development.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and confident in the nursery and are warmly greeted by staff who have made strong attachments with them. Staff know and understand the children well, and good settling-in arrangements are in place. Children have many opportunities to enhance their learning through a well-planned and well-delivered curriculum, with activities tailored to develop both small physical skills and imagination.

Flexible childcareOutdoor learning emphasisExperienced staffEYFS curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate for both full-time and part-time bookings. There are no age-based price bands or session packages explicitly listed in the provided rate information.

Good to know

  • Hourly rate applies to both full-time and part-time bookings.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, except bank holidays and Christmas to New Year period

Age range

Birth to three years

Session types

Full-time, Part-time

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Ascot Day Nursery

Last inspected 15 January 2025

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 arrive happy and confident in the nursery and are warmly greeted by staff who have made strong attachments with them. Staff know and understand the children well, and good settling-in arrangements are in place. Children have many opportunities to enhance their learning through a well-planned and well-delivered curriculum, with activities tailored to develop both small physical skills and imagination.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team works well together and has a clear vision for the nursery.
  • Staff interact positively with children to support their learning, using consistent dialogue, songs, and books.
  • Staff promote children's early mathematical skills effectively, introducing simple numbers and supporting learning about colours, shapes, and sizes.
  • Staff use consistent and effective strategies to promote positive behaviour, praising children for efforts and achievements.
  • Parents speak very positively about the staff and quality of care, reporting good communication about their children's learning and progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's teaching to enable them to make the most of opportunities that arise to extend children's learning and support their development and progress even further
  • 2review and improve the deployment and supervision at mealtimes, to ensure that procedures in place are consistently followed.
Inspection #10372122 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very positively about the staff and quality of care offered to their children.

They comment that they receive good communication about their children's learning and progress.

They state that they are well informed about their child's next steps and work with staff on the priorities of these, which helps them to support learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff form close relationships with children and know how to support those who require more reassurance. This ensures that children's individual needs are recognised and met.

Outdoor space

Older children's imagination and large physical skills are enhanced as they enjoy a nature trail to find the 'Gruffalo'. This, along with good support in helping children to take safe risks as they master the skills to climb up the steps to the slide, supports children's active learning and exploration as they discover and learn about the world they live in.

Parent Reviews of The Ascot Day Nursery

3.7
(6)
Andrew T
a year ago

We couldn't be happier with Ascot Day Nursery, where our child has been attending for the past six months. The staff's extensive knowledge and expertise in early childhood development are evident in the thoughtful and engaging activities they provide. Our little one loves going to nursery every day, and we've seen her thrive both socially and academically. The nurturing environment and personalized attention make us confident that we made the right choice with Ascot Day Nursery. Highly recommended!

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Jason Hicklin
5 years ago

We have been sending our daughter to Ascot Day Nursery and have been really pleased. The staff are so friendly and kind we couldn’t be happier. Our daughter is always happy to go there every morning.

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Rachel C
5 years ago

We couldn’t be happier with Ascot Day Nursery. Our daughter is really happy there, the staff are so caring and friendly, would 100% recommend to others.

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Angus Macdonald
6 years ago

Excellent place, well managed, caring and friendly.

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GOD IS BLESS
6 years ago

unpleasant staff, poor management, bad treatment

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 January 2025

Good

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

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