--- title: "(Closed) The Nurture Den Lymington — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "This nursery has closed. The Nurture Den Lymington, a nursery in Lymington — Ofsted-rated Good. See opening hours, fees and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The Nurture Den Lymington # The Nurture Den Lymington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 17 Lodge Road, Lymington, SO41 8HH · Hampshire Number of places 45 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Nurture Den Lymington, registered in 2020, provides childcare for children aged 0-3 years. Open from 7:30 am to 6 pm, the nursery focuses on creating a caring and nurturing environment where children confidently engage in play and exploration. The curriculum offers a rich variety of resources and activities to support learning and development. Staff are attentive to individual needs, offering cuddles and consistent support, and encouraging positive behaviour and secure relationships. Children are taught to share their feelings and develop empathy. The nursery supports children's physical development, using both small and large muscles in activities like drawing with chalk on the patio and digging in the soil. They also enjoy outings to the local field for games and picnics, fostering a connection with the local community. Leaders ensure high expectations for all children, with staff trained to support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including targeted speech and language support. Parents have praised the staff for their supportive approach and have noted children enjoy activities such as making shortbread and cakes. The Ofsted report of June 2022 rated The Nurture Den Lymington as 'Good' in overall effectiveness. What it's like Children attend the nursery confidently and enthusiastically. They settle quickly and are engaged in their play, exploring the environment as curious learners due to a rich and varied curriculum. Staff create a caring and nurturing environment, teaching children to be considerate and safe, fostering good behaviour and positive relationships. Nurturing environment Individualised support Engaging curriculum Strong parent partnerships Outdoor learning opportunities SEND support ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Nurture Den Lymington Last inspected 28 June 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 attend the nursery confidently and enthusiastically. They settle quickly and are engaged in their play, exploring the environment as curious learners due to a rich and varied curriculum. Staff create a caring and nurturing environment, teaching children to be considerate and safe, fostering good behaviour and positive relationships. Inspector highlights - Staff work hard to maintain a nurturing environment where children feel safe and respond consistently to individual needs. - Staff consistently use children's interests to extend learning and provide challenges, such as encouraging exploration of plants and nature. - Staff enthusiastically read stories to children, utilising a rich variety of books and encouraging interaction during story time. - Leaders ensure high expectations for all children, providing trained support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including targeted speech and language support. - Leaders support staff well by fostering an environment where they can discuss well-being and professional development. Areas to develop - 1 enhance further the opportunities for children to take part in activities that encourage their developing independence - 2 strengthen relationships with other early years settings to make partnerships even more effective - 3 develop more effective ways of helping children understand mathematics Inspection #10239491 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190274) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Nurture Den Lymington Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10239491 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190274)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577498) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-nurture-den-lymington-so41-8hh-2577498) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents commented that children made shortbread, scones and cakes. > Parents have commented that the staff are extremely supportive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders expect all children to achieve well whatever their needs. Staff are trained to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities on an individual basis and provide targeted support in speech and language. Outdoor space Children's physical development is supported well. They use small- and large-muscle skills to make marks; for example, children use chalk on the patio to draw shapes, patterns and bugs, and use spades to dig in the soil. Staff provide opportunities for children to access areas of the local community, enjoying outings to the local field to play games and have picnics. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display. ## Frequently asked about The Nurture Den Lymington ### Is The Nurture Den Lymington Ofsted registered? ### What type of nursery is The Nurture Den Lymington? ### What outdoor space does The Nurture Den Lymington have? ### How do parents describe the care at The Nurture Den Lymington? ## About the setting The Nurture Den Lymington registered in 2020. It is located in Lymington and is one of three early years settings, in the locality, owned by a private individual. The owner/provider employs a qualified manager who holds level 4 qualifications. URN 2577498 Registered person Renyard, Sarah Jane Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Not applicable ## Nearby day nurseries in Lymington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Nurture Den Lymington. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Clock House Nursery School Lymington · SO41 8GN ](/nursery/the-clock-house-nursery-school-so41-8gn-2761638) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Lymington Centre Pre-School Lymington · SO41 9BQ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/lymington-centre-pre-school-so41-9bq-2627921) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Tops All Saints Lymington Day Nursery Lymington · SO41 8FD 5.0(20 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-all-saints-lymington-day-nursery-so41-8fd-ey500066) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Milford Pre-School Plus Milford on Sea · SO41 0RF ](/nursery/milford-pre-school-plus-ltd-so41-0rf-ey350734) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.5 mi ### Milford Early Years Centre Lymington · SO41 0QF ](/nursery/milford-early-years-centre-so41-0qf-2784515) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.7 mi ### Little Flyers Pre-School Lymington · SO41 6BA 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-flyers-pre-school-so41-6ba-2857535) [See all nurseries in Lymington →](/search?q=Lymington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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