--- title: "The Secret Garden Day Nursery, Doncaster | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-secret-garden-day-nursery-dn7-4bx-ey491233 description: "The Secret Garden Day Nursery in Doncaster — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Secret Garden Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · 82 High Street, Dunsville, DONCASTER, DN7 4BX · Doncaster Number of places 38 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Doncaster ## About this day nursery The Secret Garden Day Nursery in Doncaster offers exceptional childcare for children from birth to five years old, focusing on a natural play environment with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. The day nursery is equipped with high-quality resources and furnishings designed to promote a child's development. They aim to prepare children for school by fostering new skills and resilience. The management team, holding BA (hons) in Education (Early Years) and over a decade of experience, ensures a professional yet dedicated approach to childcare. As a smaller setting, the nursery prides itself on offering a personalised service, ensuring each child feels like part of the family. The nursery also provides nutritious, homemade meals using locally sourced produce when possible, catering to various dietary requirements. They are also registered to accept various government funding schemes for childcare. Our ethos The Secret Garden Day Nursery focuses on a natural play environment with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. They aim to prepare children for school by fostering new skills and resilience, while also providing a personalised service where each child feels like part of the family. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed by nurturing and kind staff who know them well and understand their emotional needs. The nursery has a welcoming and homely feel, helping children settle quickly. Children demonstrate excellent manners and behaviour, learning from staff, which makes them feel safe and secure. Strong focus on outdoor play and learning Homely atmosphere Experienced early years practitioners Nutritious homemade meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (http://thesecretgardendaynursery.co.uk/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Food Nutritious homemade meals and snacks, catering for dietary requirements Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2015 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Secret Garden Day Nursery Last inspected 4 May 2023 · Jo Clark 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 Inspector highlights - Children make good progress in their learning, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - From an early age, children are encouraged to explore their senses. - Staff introduce numbers and mathematical language from an early age. - Children benefit from focused time with staff, which builds their confidence and develops their speech and language skills. - Partnerships with parents are good. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that children are provided with every opportunity to develop their independence skills, especially at lunchtimes. Inspection #10287627 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219584) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are fully aware of children Outdoor space Children enjoy a sequenced curriculum that is appropriate for each stage of their development. For example, pre-school children ride their bicycles around the path and explore the wooded area. These activities develop and strengthen children ## Google Reviews of The Secret Garden Day Nursery 5.0 (1 Google review) Emma Bowman a year ago Brilliant childcare setting all of the staff went above and beyond for my little boy I’d of been lost without them. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmdDR5clJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487910016d1aca4b:0x4102a5ead114322d) Reviews from Google for The Secret Garden Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=4684488990367429165&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2018 - May 2023 Good - April 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about The Secret Garden Day Nursery ### What curriculum approach does The Secret Garden Day Nursery use? ### How can The Secret Garden Day Nursery be contacted? ### Is The Secret Garden Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What strengths were highlighted for The Secret Garden Day Nursery? ### How many children are on roll at The Secret Garden Day Nursery? ### Which funded childcare places does The Secret Garden Day Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in DONCASTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Secret Garden Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Fledglings Day Nursery Doncaster · DN7 4JP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-day-nursery-dn7-4jp-ey546415 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Cherubs Daycare Doncaster · DN7 6RY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-daycare-dn7-6ry-2749380 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School Doncaster · DN7 6RY 4.8(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-small-world-day-nursery-pre-school-dn7-6ry-2545631 - Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Hygge House Nursery Doncaster · DN7 6PH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hygge-house-nursery-dn7-6ph-2832065 - Awaiting first inspection 1.9 mi ### Hatchellwood Preschool Kirk Sandall, Doncaster · DN3 1JP 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hatchellwood-preschool-dn3-1jp-2852292 - Awaiting first inspection 2.1 mi ### Willow Grove Childcare Doncaster · DN3 2DG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/willow-grove-childcare-dn3-2dg-2859760 See all nurseries in DONCASTER →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=DONCASTER ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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