Opening hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 6:00pm
The Secret Garden
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
About this day nursery
The Secret Garden Day Nursery in West Bridgford, Nottingham, is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare in a secure and nurturing environment. Recognising the critical importance of a child's early years, the nursery supports development from infancy through to pre-school, aligning its approach with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
The nursery's curriculum and activities aim to foster confidence, learning, and continuous personal growth in every child. Situated at 69 Musters Road, the nursery benefits from an easily accessible location and boasts a lovely, safe garden at the rear.
Children frequently engage with local amenities, including West Bridgford park and library, and participate in enriching educational trips to Forest School, shops, and supermarkets. Freshly prepared, balanced, and nutritious meals are provided on-site, and outdoor spaces are fully utilised to enhance learning and environmental exploration.
The Secret Garden Day Nursery has achieved recognition as a ‘Top 20 Rated Nursery in East Midlands’.
What it's like
Children are welcomed into a warm and inviting environment at The Secret Garden, where they quickly develop a sense of security and belonging through positive relationships with staff. They greet staff and friends with smiles and hugs, building high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children actively communicate their needs and desires during play and show determination when faced with challenges.
EYFS-ledFreshly prepared mealsOutdoor learning
Pricing & funding
Charges are structured around standard sessions, with additional fees applying for early starts. For children accessing funded sessions, separate charges are made for meals depending on whether they attend a full or half day.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Good to know
- Closed for one week between Christmas and New Year and on all Bank Holidays.
- Early start from 7.30am is available on request for an additional daily fee.
- Meal charges apply for children attending funded-only sessions.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Secret Garden
Last inspected 4 January 2023
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 are welcomed into a warm and inviting environment at The Secret Garden, where they quickly develop a sense of security and belonging through positive relationships with staff. They greet staff and friends with smiles and hugs, building high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children actively communicate their needs and desires during play and show determination when faced with challenges.
Inspector highlights
- The management team is passionate and dedicated, placing children at the centre of all it does.
- Children's mathematical development is supported through a range of activities, including simple counting and learning new language to describe sizes.
- Staff know the children well, complete accurate assessments, and plan next steps with parents, leading to meaningful learning experiences.
- Parents speak highly of the nursery, valuing frequent communication, focus sessions, and home-learning activities.
- Communication and language are a main focus, with a language lead supporting the team through modelling and teaching, fostering children's interest in stories and singing.
Areas to develop
- 1support children who need additional support in more consistent and effective ways.
Inspection #10234966 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents describe the support for children's communication and language as 'amazing'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff identify where additional support is needed and take steps to act on this quickly. However, at times, some children who need additional support are not always supported in practice as effectively as they could be.
Outdoor space
Children love outdoor play. Babies laugh as they splash in the water. Older children develop small-muscle skills as they design with play dough. They enjoy sensory exploration by running their hands and feet through sand and digging in the natural area for "wiggly worms." Children also develop control by exploring different ways of moving like crouching and crawling.
Parent Reviews of The Secret Garden
4.6
(10)
Paul Burgess
2 years ago
Both of my children have attended this nursery and both have received excellent care during their time there. Would highly recommend to other parents. I can tell Staff are dedicated in their roles due to the care given to my children. My youngest who still attends is so excited when he knows we are on the way there. Thanks to all at the nursery for everything you do.
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Alison Gill
a year ago
Fantastic nursery. My LO has been cared for there for about 18 months and loves all the staff to pieces. He runs in every morning and sometimes doesn't want to leave in the afternoon!! I feel completely confident in the care they given and their communication is exemplary, timely and compassionate.
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Adam Saunders
2 years ago
My 1 year baby daughter was bitten badly whilst left unattended, i requested more info and to see CCTV however that request was denied. I was treated like a stranger despite being her Father. No re assurance of her care or well being was given either. Very easy to hide any neglect that way. My oldest daughter was at The White house for years and we never had a single issue, thankfully my youngest is now there also. Would definitely not recommend.
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Eddy
6 years ago
My little girl attended Secret Garden from 6 months old until she started school. She loved it as did I. For the first two years at school she missed it so much. The staff were wonderful, the care was first class and the food made my mouth water. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Don't hesitate your child will be in good hands.
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Ural
4 years ago
The best nursery! Our son has been attending it for over a year and absolutely love it. Thank you!
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Inspection history
Date: February 2009
- January 2023Good
- January 2017Good
- March 2013Good
- February 2009Good
Frequently asked about The Secret Garden
About the setting
The Secret Garden registered in 2005 and is located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The nursery opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. It employs 18 members of childcare staff, with 16 holding appropriate early years qualifications between levels 2 and 4. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY314685
- Registered person
- Secret Garden Childcare Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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