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The Avenue Nursery Dronfield # The Avenue Nursery Dronfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 rating Ages 2-5 Term-time with holiday options Qualified, experienced staff Extra-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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Avenue Nursery Dronfield Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10233931 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198170)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480812) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://theavenuenursery.com/) Homesdale Infant School, 27 The Avenue, DRONFIELD, S18 2LR [© 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#/-1.46179/53.30577/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near DRONFIELD - [Day nurseries in DRONFIELD](/search?q=DRONFIELD) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-avenue-nursery-dronfield-s18-2lr-ey480812) 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 - 1 deploy staff consistently so that their time is spent with children and their focus is on children's learning - 2 develop staff interactions to provide greater support for children's communication and language skills as they play and learn. Inspection #10233931 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198170) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUx8r8TPuyP5uM3LLlsiaie8oFNKK6xdreWTK8VHqzw50d5s3rG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzbVBYdGV3EAE!2m1!1s0x487983723d055bbb:0xc08b0a6270ce4413) Reviews from Google for The Avenue Nursery Dronfield. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13874194494960583699&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2016 - October 2022 Good - October 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Avenue Nursery Dronfield ### Whereabouts is The Avenue Nursery Dronfield? ### What is the staff team like at The Avenue Nursery Dronfield? ### What outdoor space does The Avenue Nursery Dronfield have? ### Which funded childcare hours does The Avenue Nursery Dronfield accept? ### How does The Avenue Nursery Dronfield support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in DRONFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Avenue Nursery Dronfield. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Feet Dronfield · S18 2XR 5.0(20 reviews) ](/nursery/little-feet-s18-2xr-ey440933) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Dronfield Nursery Dronfield · S18 1XJ ](/nursery/dronfield-nursery-limited-s18-1xj-ey477436) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield Dronfield · S18 1LS 4.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/once-upon-a-time-daycare-dronfield-s18-1ls-2653432) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Hill Top Tots Day Nursery Dronfield · S18 1UW 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/hill-top-tots-day-nursery-limited-s18-1uw-206261) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### Little Greenhouse Nursery and Pre School Sheffield · S8 7HN ](/nursery/little-greenhouse-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-s8-7hn-2843074) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Little Angels Nursery Sheffield · S8 8JR ](/nursery/little-angels-nursery-s8-8jr-ey501464) [See all nurseries in DRONFIELD →](/search?q=DRONFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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