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The Lyme Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·Lyme Nursery School, Westfield, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS · Staffordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

The Lyme Nursery in Newcastle-under-Lyme provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for young children, offering childcare five days a week, 50 weeks a year. Focused on nurturing development, the nursery encourages both indoor and outdoor play, adapting to various weather conditions.

They invite prospective families to visit and observe the children engaged in activities, recommending mid-morning or mid-afternoon for tours to catch the children at their most active. The nursery prides itself on creating a supportive atmosphere for their little ones, ensuring a positive experience for all children in their care.

The facility is conveniently located off Lancaster Road and is easily contactable via phone or email for inquiries or to schedule a visit.

What it's like

All children are warmly welcomed on arrival and feel safe and settle easily. Staff carefully observe what children do and adapt and extend activities as they happen, helping children become involved in their play and show sustained levels of interest.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7.00am - 6.00pm. Closed on Bank Holidays and 5 additional days during Easter and Christmas.

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Lyme Nursery

Last inspected 29 September 2021

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

All children are warmly welcomed on arrival and feel safe and settle easily. Staff carefully observe what children do and adapt and extend activities as they happen, helping children become involved in their play and show sustained levels of interest.

Inspector highlights

  • Prompt and effective action has been taken to address the actions raised at the last inspection, ensuring all staff undergo identity and vetting checks and receive a thorough induction.
  • Staff use their knowledge of what children like and can do to help plan motivating experiences, with a curriculum designed around changing seasons and popular interests.
  • The experienced manager and deputy work extremely well together to monitor, guide and support staff, who report that observations of their teaching practice help them develop.
  • Staff help to promote children's literacy and mathematical development, with girls thoroughly enjoying the writing and mathematical activities provided.
  • Staff place a clear priority on supporting children's communication and language development, including plenty of opportunities for children to talk, listen, sing and enjoy stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase the opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to help develop their confidence and talk more during group situations
  • 2support staff to gain a deeper understanding of how to enhance the curriculum and raise the attainment of boys even further
Inspection #10104064 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report they are extremely satisfied with the service provided and the progress their children make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are offered good support by sensitive staff that are extremely attentive to their needs.

Outdoor space

Staff provide a challenging range of physical play opportunities for children to test and extend their skills and to help improve their health.

Parent Reviews of The Lyme Nursery

4.6
(9)
Lee
3 months ago

Security is good and all the team make sure you have your password if they are unfamiliar to them. Great rooms and facilities the garden is especially good for getting outdoors as it is huge with various surfaces, play areas and toys.

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Zillen Wong
3 years ago

My daughter really enjoyed her time here, starting as a baby all the way up to school reception. The Lyme nursery has lots of charm and character, with a unique homely feel. All the staff that cared for my daughter were fantastic, attentive and engaging. They were very accommodating if days needed to change here & there. The extensive garden is lovely, with the maze being quite an attraction. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Elena Petrova
8 months ago

My little one had lovely time and grew happy and confident, ready for school big boy, under the exceptional care of all the staff. Many thanks :)

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Dave Hallam
3 years ago

My daughters journey is coming to an end at the Lyme Nursery as she is due to start school in September. I can't speak highly enough of the Lymes and have to say I made the best choice choosing for her to attend here. From the baby room right through to the Pre-school room, she has come on in leaps and bounds and is now such a confident little lady and that is all thanks to the incredible staff there. The care and affection that she has been given is second to none. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Nursery to anybody seeking the perfect, homely, and welcoming setting where your little ones will receive the love and nurturing that they quite rightly deserve.

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Sophia Louise
a year ago

my 18 month old has been coming here for 6 months now and she's come a long way since! she adores the staff and always has a smile on her face when we are at the nursery doors. great nursery! :)

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • September 2021Good
  • July 2014Good

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