How does the nursery support children with SEND?

Staff work closely with external agencies and professionals so children with special educational needs and disabilities receive support early. Support is shaped around individual needs, with staff using close observation, targeted help and day-to-day routines to build progress and confidence.

What curriculum approach is used at the nursery?

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Its website describes a play-based approach that uses creative activities, sport, cooking and outdoor play to build children’s imagination, independence and early learning across the age range served.

How can the nursery be contacted?

Telephone: 01332 370497. Email: info@theorchardgarden.co.uk. Website: https://theorchardgarden.co.uk/.

Where is The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery located?

The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery is at Haig House, Derby, DE1 1RX.

What is the capacity at The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery?

The nursery has 92 children on roll.

When was the nursery established?

The nursery was established in 2002.

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The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good

(Oct 2022)

5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Haig House, 87 Green Lane, DERBY, DE1 1RX · Derby

Number of places

107 places

Age range

0–5 yrs

Last inspected

Oct 2022

Local authority

Derby

About this day nursery

The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery, established in Derby in 2002, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 8 weeks to 12 years. The nursery focuses on fostering creativity and imagination through engaging activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and cooking.

Their approach encourages children to develop confidence, independence, and unique individuality within a safe and inclusive community. The nursery proudly highlights its "Good" rating from Ofsted across all inspection areas, including leadership, quality of teaching, personal development, and outcomes for children.

They also support government-funded hours for eligible children aged 2-4 years, demonstrating their commitment to accessible childcare.

Our ethos

At The Orchard Garden private day nursery in Derby we know how important the first years of a child’s life are. This is why at The Orchard Garden we push children to use their creativity while developing their imagination. This is done through a range of fun and engaging activities including arts & crafts, sport, cooking & much more. We allow children to flourish, gain confidence and become independent whilst allowing them to grow and develop in their own fantastically unique way. Our nursery creates a community where every child can feel safe and included.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this warm and welcoming nursery. They happily engage in a wide range of interesting activities that focus their attention and help them to develop new skills. Children develop strong relationships with staff which help them to feel safe and secure and to develop their emotional resilience.

Established 2002Creative & Play-Based LearningGovernment Funded Hours AcceptedOfsted "Good" Rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday–Friday: 7:30am – 6:15pm

Age range

8 weeks – 12 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 October 2022 · Kate Scheel

Overall effectiveness

Good

Actions the provider must take

monitor how staff identify and plan for next steps to ensure they are more clearly linked to the prime areas of learning and children's individual needs.

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

Children make good progress with their language and communication skills through the skilful interactions of staff.
Children learn to use mathematical language and vocabulary accurately during their play.
Staff encourage children to develop their independence skills through daily routines and activities.
Children behave well and learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively.
Managers and staff are proud of the supportive and inclusive environment they have worked hard to create.Families receive extra support when it is needed, and staff work very closely with a range of agencies and professionals to ensure children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need as early as possible.As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and development.

Areas to develop

1monitor how staff identify and plan for next steps to ensure they are more clearly linked to the prime areas of learning and children's individual needs.

Inspection #10234615 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery

Inspection date: Oct 2022
Inspection no.: 10234615
Lead inspector: Kate Scheel

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Haig House, 87 Green Lane, DERBY, DE1 1RX

Opening hours

Monday–Friday: 7:30am – 6:15pm

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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents are happy with the progress their children are making and value the warm care that staff provide

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work very closely with a range of agencies and professionals to ensure children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need as early as possible.

Outdoor space

Outdoor play experiences are part of the daily routine for all children, and they show delight as they run, jump and practise their large-muscle skills. They confidently select wheeled toys and learn to carefully navigate their way around the painted road on the playground.

Parent Reviews of The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery

5.0

(1)

L Aishlin

8 years ago

Amazing staff Always going on trips & days out Not over priced My daughter loves the place. Highly recommend

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Inspection history

Date: March 2012

October 2022Good
February 2017Good
August 2013Good
March 2012Good

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About the setting

The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery registered in 2002. The nursery is located in the centre of Derby city. It opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.15pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. There are 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 14 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN: EY103452
Registered person: Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery Limited
Day care type: Full day care
Register: Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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