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Topsham House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·16 PECKLETON LANE, DESFORD, LEICESTER, LE9 9JU · Leicestershire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Topsham House Day Nursery, established in 2000, provides ‘Good’ rated childcare on non-domestic premises in Leicester for children aged 0–4 years. 45am until 6pm.

Staff at Topsham House Day Nursery build strong relationships with children and families from the outset, offering detailed inductions and creating family photo books to foster a strong sense of belonging. The nursery promotes independence from an early age; even babies learn to drink from cups and use spoons, while older children help set tables and pour drinks.

Children consistently behave well, with staff taking care to involve them in creating ‘golden rules’ to help them understand behavioural expectations. The nursery offers a balanced curriculum, which includes engaging activities such as learning about palaeontologists and exploring the local community through visits to a forest school, church events, and the library.

This helps children develop a broader understanding of the world. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children enjoying a wide range of physical activities, from leaping and bouncing to riding trikes.

They also learn to assess risks independently in the outdoor environment. For children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), staff have high expectations and work closely with other agencies to develop and review targeted learning plans, effectively using additional funding like the early years pupil premium to support progress.

Parents are very satisfied with the care and support their children receive, praising the strong communication through both verbal and online platforms, and feeling well-informed about their child's development.

What it's like

Staff at Topsham House Day Nursery build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring a sense of belonging through detailed inductions and family photo books. They model kindness and respect, creating a happy learning environment. Children develop independence early, from drinking from cups and using spoons to setting tables and pouring drinks.

Strong relationships with familiesOutdoor environmentPromotes independenceGood behaviourHappy learning environmentSupport for SEND

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 6pm, all year around, except for a week at Christmas

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Topsham House Day Nursery

Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Kelly Langley

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

Staff at Topsham House Day Nursery build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring a sense of belonging through detailed inductions and family photo books. They model kindness and respect, creating a happy learning environment. Children develop independence early, from drinking from cups and using spoons to setting tables and pouring drinks.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff build strong relationships with children and families.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy the outdoor environment and develop physical skills.
  • Children behave well and are consistently praised by staff.
  • Staff morale is high, and they feel supported and valued by leaders.
  • Children develop independence skills from an early age.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's knowledge of the curriculum intent, so they are clear about what it is that children need to learn, to help them to make the best progress
  • 2review the organisation of some daily routines so children are not waiting for long periods.
Inspection #10337222 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are absolutely delighted with the care and support staff give to their children.

They feel communication between themselves and staff is strong, both verbally and through online platforms.

Parents feel well informed and know where their child is in their development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations of every child, including those with additional needs. They work closely with other agencies to design and implement targeted learning plans, which are regularly reviewed to support children's next steps. Leaders use additional funding, such as the early years pupil premium, effectively to contribute to children's good progress.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the outdoor environment. Staff provide children with lots of opportunities to be active and to develop their physical skills, from leaping and bouncing to throwing and catching, and confidently riding trikes. Children also learn to complete their own risk assessments outside.

Parent Reviews of Topsham House Day Nursery

5.0
(4)

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Inspection history

Date: September 2003

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Good
  • August 2015Good
  • August 2015Good
  • April 2010Good
  • February 2010Good
  • March 2007Requires improvement
  • September 2003Good

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