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Toddlers University in Nottingham

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(9 parent reviews)
·2a The City, Beeston, NOTTINGHAM, NG9 2ED · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
72 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Toddlers’ University Beeston is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery situated in Beeston, Nottingham, offering exceptional early years childcare and preschool education. Catering to children from 3 months to 5 years, the nursery is conveniently located near the Middle Street tram stop, Tesco Extra, and Broadgate Park.

The institution prides itself on its experienced and fully qualified early years practitioners, with senior leadership holding Early Years Professional Status and university degrees. They offer flexible childcare options, including full-time, part-time, before and after school clubs, and holiday clubs.

The curriculum adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on all areas of child development through small "key worker" groups for personalised attention. Children enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals prepared daily, a secure outdoor garden with all-weather surfacing, and a large indoor soft play area.

The nursery welcomes virtual tours and encourages in-person visits to experience their facilities and meet the team.

Our ethos

Toddlers' University Beeston follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, organising learning into small "key worker" groups to provide personalised attention across all areas of child development.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and are encouraged to be independent. Staff help children develop physical skills and good behaviour. The curriculum helps children make good progress, especially in communication and language, including for children who speak English as an additional language.

Ofsted-rated 'Good'Experienced EducatorsFlexible Childcare OptionsNutritious Home-Cooked MealsIndoor Soft Play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week at Christmas and all bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Session types

Full-time, Part-time, Wraparound care, Before and after school clubs, Holiday clubs

Food

Nutritious home-cooked meals prepared daily, catering to all dietary requirements

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Toddlers University

Last inspected 6 November 2023

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 settle quickly and are encouraged to be independent. Staff help children develop physical skills and good behaviour. The curriculum helps children make good progress, especially in communication and language, including for children who speak English as an additional language.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a clear understanding of how to help children develop their understanding of mathematics.
  • Staff encourage children to try new things and skilfully use strategies to keep children's attention, making learning meaningful.
  • Children enjoy playing with their friends and staff teach them to take turns and share resources.
  • The manager is well organised and clear in how she wants to develop the nursery, focusing on what children learn in each age group.
  • The manager and staff offer good support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with other agencies.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the links between the curriculum intent and the delivery of activities to meet the learning needs of each child and to build on what they already know and can do
  • 2support children to understand the importance of good oral health.
Inspection #10305648 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the setting, especially the children's growing independence and their developing speech.

Parents appreciate the opportunities their children get to socialise with others.

Parents feel this is especially important if children do not have any siblings at home.

Parents like how staff show their children how to play with others and use good manners.

Parents feel well informed about what their children have been doing.

They also know how they can help their child at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff offer good support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff offer high levels of support to enable children to make good progress towards their targets. They work closely with other agencies to ensure children benefit from their interactions with other professionals.

Outdoor space

Children are making marks outside with paintbrushes and chalk. Staff also help children to develop their physical skills and show them how to balance and climb on equipment safely.

Parent Reviews of Toddlers University

5.0
(9)
Emma Raycraft
2 years ago

We've been using Toddler's University for nearly 8 years. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. There is always plenty to do, they are always coming home with a painting or collage to show off. They encourage outdoor play on the bikes scooters and mud kitchen etc, and have created a lovely wild area. The meals are cooked fresh on site every day, there is always plenty of it! All development and new skills are logged and i can see how he has been doing through out the year with parent meetings. Staff have even helped me with potty training and social skills. I would recommend this nursery.

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Rashidatu
3 years ago

As a parent, I highly recommend Toddlers' University. The staff are warm and welcoming from the first hello. The nursery is clean and well maintained with excellent safeguarding practice. My little girl has settled in big school within a short period of time, thanks to Toddlers' University Nursery. Parents also get to see some of their child's nursery activities on their social media page ( Facebook ). Thank you to all the staff at Toddlers' University .

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Heidi Frances-Rego
2 years ago

Toddlers’ University is an absolutely fantastic little nursery. My son went there from the age of 18 months and from the very first day it was like the staff became an extension of our family. He was really well looked after and came on in leaps and bounds with all his development goals. Supercook Ruth serves up such delicious food every day that he would almost always eat everything, often asking for seconds! The team do an amazing job of keeping track of what each child is up to every day so we were always kept fully informed at the end of the day of all key ‘wow moments’ as well as what food he had eaten and nappy changes. One other thing we loved about Toddlers’ was the fact they embraced our decision to use cloth nappies. I think our son was the only one in reusables but they never made any fuss about this and various staff members even commented about their favourite wraps. Toddlers is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted but OUTSTANDING by our family and by many other families who entrust their children into their care each day. If you are looking for a nursery where your child is truly loved and cared for there isn’t a better one in the area. We will be forever thankful for all they did for us.

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Alexa Zeqaj
2 years ago

I highly recommend Toddlers University Beeston as a nursery. My son attends this nursery and all of the staff are lovely and caring. They go above and beyond to ensure that my son enjoys every day that he is there. Since he started at this nursery, I have seen a huge improvement in his social development and communication. I can not thank the staff enough for all of their hard work.

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Laura Jones
3 years ago

Toddlers University have looked after my two children for the last 8 years and they have became a second family to them. Both children have gone on to grow in confidence and have the skills ready for big school. I cant thank the staff enough for everything and the care that they give, from the home cooked food to the bond they have with the children. As a family we would highly recommended the nursery and will be sad to say goodbye.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • November 2023Good
  • February 2018Good

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