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The Carlton Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·The Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, LN2 4WA · Lincolnshire
Number of places
63 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

The Carlton Day Nursery / Pre-school in Lincoln operates out of a purpose-built facility conveniently situated behind the Carlton Centre on Outer Circle Road. Established in January 2004, the nursery has been providing childcare for over two decades.

It is registered to accommodate 63 children, ranging from birth to five years old, and operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The nursery prioritises healthy eating, offering freshly prepared nutritious meals daily.

They also emphasise learning through play, recognising its importance in children's development, self-worth, and concentration skills. The Carlton Day Nursery also offers various government-funded education options for eligible children, including programmes for 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds, and universal and extended funding for 3 and 4-year-olds.

They aim to provide an affordable pricing plan and encourage parents to discuss funding options with the Nursery Manager.

What it's like

Children are happy to arrive at the nursery and confidently explore activities. Staff support children who speak English as an additional language using gestures and photographs. Children understand and follow nursery rules, such as asking for supervision before climbing and wearing helmets for safety on balance bicycles.

Purpose-built facilityHealthy mealsLearning through playGovernment funding accepted

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Food

Healthy, nutritious and balanced meals are freshly prepared every day.

Opening hours

07.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Age range

Birth to five years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Carlton Day Nursery

Last inspected 19 April 2023

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 to arrive at the nursery and confidently explore activities. Staff support children who speak English as an additional language using gestures and photographs. Children understand and follow nursery rules, such as asking for supervision before climbing and wearing helmets for safety on balance bicycles.

Inspector highlights

  • Children confidently access and explore different activities and resources.
  • Children show an interest and enjoyment in looking at books.
  • The manager and staff implement a curriculum to support children to progress in their development, including communication and language skills.
  • Staff encourage children to show positive behaviour.
  • The managers use additional funding effectively to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to enhance the use of outdoor areas to offer children in the baby room further play and learning opportunities
  • 2support staff to offer parents ideas and suggestions about how they can continue to encourage their children's learning at home.
Inspection #10279833 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The managers use additional funding effectively to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, children receive one-to-one time with staff who focus on supporting their individual learning needs. This includes providing small-group times to help children to develop their speaking and listening skills.

Outdoor space

Children in the pre-school and toddler rooms show that they thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the nursery garden. They show strength and coordination in their legs when they use their feet to push themselves along on ride-on toys. However, even though staff in the baby room recognise that children like to play outdoors, they do not provide them with as many opportunities as others to develop their learning outdoors.

Parent Reviews of The Carlton Day Nursery

4.2
(5)
P C
11 months ago

5 stars for this nursery? Unbelievable. Worst decision I ever made to put my son in this horrid place. They lazy, don't clean up when the child has cold. My son had a cold and he left with dried up snort all over his face he was 2 at that time! He used always fall sick as the cleanliness is below par! Makes me angry at myself for sending my baby for a whole year! Hope they have improved!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • February 2012Good

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