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The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall # The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Beardall Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JU · Nottinghamshire Number of places 160 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire 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 Orange Tree Day Nursery in Hucknall is housed in a charming Victorian building that was once the town's oldest school, providing a unique and inspiring environment for children to grow and learn. The nursery prides itself on combining historical character with contemporary learning facilities, creating a warm, creative, and caring atmosphere. A dedicated and long-serving team delivers exceptional childcare and early years education in a family-like setting, ensuring every child feels valued and celebrated. The nursery fosters strong ties with the local community, collaborating with families and community groups to instil a sense of belonging in the children. Each area within the nursery is thoughtfully designed to encourage curiosity and confidence, from tranquil baby spaces to imaginative preschool rooms, allowing children to discover and develop at their own pace with familiar, supportive caregivers. Unique features include a baby sensory room, a children's gym, and a "secret garden," promoting exploration, well-being, and playful learning both indoors and outdoors. The Orange Tree Day Nursery Hucknall strives to inspire, nurture, and help children develop independence, creativity, and a lasting love for learning. Our ethos The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall aims to inspire, nurture, and develop children's independence, creativity, and love for learning. They foster a warm, creative, and caring atmosphere, encouraging curiosity and confidence through thoughtfully designed spaces and a focus on playful, sensory, and outdoor learning experiences, all within a family-like setting that values community ties. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome at this inclusive nursery and are keen to explore the stimulating environment. They show considerable concentration during interactive singing sessions and explore various textures and tools. The nursery has a purposeful atmosphere where children enjoy age-appropriate learning experiences. Victorian building Dedicated long-standing team Strong community links Baby sensory room Children's gym Secret garden ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10400156 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277576)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826520) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://theorangetreedaynursery.co.uk/our-nurseries/hucknall) Beardall Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JU [© 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#/-1.20306/53.03563/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottingham - [Day nurseries in Nottingham](/search?q=Nottingham) - [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-orange-tree-day-nursery-hucknall-ng15-7ju-2826520) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri from 7:30 - 18:00 Established 2025 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 23 April 2025 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 receive a warm welcome at this inclusive nursery and are keen to explore the stimulating environment. They show considerable concentration during interactive singing sessions and explore various textures and tools. The nursery has a purposeful atmosphere where children enjoy age-appropriate learning experiences. Inspector highlights - Leaders provide a creative and supportive culture that motivates and inspires staff. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, with good progress from their starting points. - Staff act as strong role models for sharing and taking turns, continuously praising children’s efforts. - Staff provide good support for children to develop self-care skills, including pouring drinks, serving food, and using cutlery. - Staff focus on outdoor learning, providing a broad range of experiences to support children's interests and physical development. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make better use of daily routines to enhance children's learning even further - 2 strengthen support for children to build on the range of words they know and practise to further their language skills - 3 develop planned activities and the support offered to children to ensure teaching focuses on their next steps in learning. Inspection #10400156 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277576) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, or those on the pathway to diagnosis, are supported well. Staff build close and professional relationships with other agencies and parents. Additional funding is well used for all children to meet their needs and prepare them for future learning, with children showing good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Staff focus on outdoor learning and provide children with a broad range of experiences to support their interests. Older children develop physical skills, such as climbing trees in the secret garden and using small tools to plant seeds in the growing area. Staff support younger children to develop hand-eye coordination as they roll hoops and practise new skills using bats and balls. ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVqsmbhh9SAkUxOti3ID2n-5JofQI0H07qKM1IBJR07t9UnkAOH=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amanda Balo 5 months ago Both of my girls went there and absolutely loved it. It’s a busy mystery but the staff is polite and kids thrive. They do lots of different activities and do something different everyday. Reception staff are extremely polite and helpful, they always do their best to help and accommodate! Highly recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OaGMyZEtNVXBQVFd0U2VqZENiVEIzVEZKTk5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x4879c10059fcd82b:0x891e9c7bb27059a) Reviews from Google for The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277576) ## Frequently asked about The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall ### Is The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall a private nursery? ### What outdoor learning space does the nursery have? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted? ### What is the address of The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall? ### How are meals and food handled at the setting? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Nottingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Hucknall Pre-School Playgroup Nottingham · NG15 7LD ](/nursery/hucknall-pre-school-playgroup-ng15-7ld-253051) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Happy Days Childcare Services Nottingham · NG15 7AH ](/nursery/happy-days-childcare-services-ng15-7ah-ey499668) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup Hucknall · NG15 7AE ](/nursery/leen-mills-pre-school-playgroup-ng15-7ae-253045) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Oceans Day Nursery Nottingham · NG15 7BZ 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/oceans-day-nursery-ltd-ng15-7bz-ey389292) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Broomhill Day Nursery Nottingham · NG15 6AJ ](/nursery/broomhill-day-nursery-limited-ng15-6aj-2831014) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Hucknall Day Nursery Nottingham · NG15 7QE ](/nursery/hucknall-day-nursery-ng15-7qe-2550053) [See all nurseries in Nottingham →](/search?q=Nottingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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