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The Avenue Nursery Dronfield

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Homesdale Infant School, 27 The Avenue, DRONFIELD, S18 2LR · Derbyshire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

The Avenue Nursery in Dronfield provides a safe, caring, and stimulating learning environment for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The nursery focuses on balancing care and education, with a dedicated team of qualified staff who uphold an "Ofsted Good" rating.

They are open for 38 weeks a year during term time, with optional sessions available during school holidays based on demand. The nursery operates from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm and closes for two weeks over Christmas.

The staff are highly qualified and experienced, with some holding a Foundation Degree in Early Years, and all undergo continuous professional development. The nursery is committed to safeguarding children, and its policies are available upon request for enrolled families.

Located at Holmesdale Infant School, The Avenue Nursery actively encourages parental involvement and offers various extra-curricular activities like French lessons to enrich the children's learning experience.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at this vibrant and welcoming nursery. They develop close bonds with the caring staff and show that they feel very safe and secure. Children respond positively to the high expectations of staff and are active, curious and keen learners.

Ofsted Good ratingAges 2-5Term-time with holiday optionsQualified, experienced staffExtra-curricular activities

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed at an hourly rate every four weeks in advance during term time. Holiday sessions are optional and only charged if booked. Fees exclude nappies, wipes, and creams. Optional snacks and drinks are available for a small charge, or parents can choose to supply their own.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Charged at an hourly rate, with sibling discounts available.
  • Invoiced every 4 weeks in advance during term time.
  • School holiday sessions are optional and only charged if booked.
  • Fees do not include nappies, wipes, or creams.
  • Snacks and drinks are available for a small charge, or parents can provide their own.
  • Optional charges may apply for French classes and visitor experiences.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:45am - 5:30pm, 38 weeks a year (term time), open to demand in school holidays, closed for 2 weeks at Christmas

Age range

2 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Avenue Nursery Dronfield

Last inspected 6 October 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 happy and settled at this vibrant and welcoming nursery. They develop close bonds with the caring staff and show that they feel very safe and secure. Children respond positively to the high expectations of staff and are active, curious and keen learners.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and her team are passionate about their roles and have a clear vision for providing high-quality care and learning for children.
  • Staff monitor children's development closely and ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support to make the best possible progress.
  • Older children's fine motor skills are promoted well through exploring a range of sensory activities.
  • Staff model good language skills and use lots of descriptive words to develop children's vocabulary.
  • Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the nursery and receive regular information about their children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1deploy staff consistently so that their time is spent with children and their focus is on children's learning
  • 2develop staff interactions to provide greater support for children's communication and language skills as they play and learn.
Inspection #10233931 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the staff ensure they are looked after, as well as their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff monitor children's development closely, to identify their next steps in learning. They ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support to make the best possible progress. For instance, staff work with children on a one-to-one basis to help them develop their physical skills. Staff work closely with parents and, where appropriate, with other professionals to draw up focused plans for children, to promote their learning and support them when they move on to school.

Outdoor space

Children play in the well-resourced garden. They acquire early writing skills as they make marks in the sand pit, develop their imagination as they explore the mud kitchen, and improve their gross motor skills as they ride on tricycles.

Parent Reviews of The Avenue Nursery Dronfield

5.0
(1)
Soraya Ferrer
a year ago

Our daughter joined The Avenue Nursery in September and since day one she’s loving it! She gets super happy when she sees the teachers coming to pick her up, she’s a happy bunny! They’re super friendly staff!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2016

  • October 2022Good
  • October 2016Outstanding

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