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Upton Crickets Day Nursery # Upton Crickets Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Upton Cricket Club, Hockerton Road, NEWARK, NG23 5TG · Nottinghamshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Upton Crickets Day Nursery Ltd, situated in Newark, NG23 5TG, is managed and owned by Natalie, an individual with extensive experience in childcare. Natalie is deeply committed to delivering exceptional care, ensuring the nursery upholds the highest standards. The nursery's philosophy is encapsulated by the acronym CRICKETS, standing for Community Focussed, Rave reports from parents, Individual needs of each child come first, Clean, bright facilities and excellent toys, Keeping fees low, Environmentally aware and friendly, Tasty, fresh, nutritious food, and Staff that are happy, well trained and paid fairly. The nursery is dedicated to preparing children for primary school through its Pre-school programme, led by Niomi, a qualified teacher. This programme focuses on stimulating and developing children in all key learning areas. They encourage prospective parents to visit at any time, with or without an appointment, and offer free taster sessions. The nursery is open to arranging visits outside of regular working hours to accommodate parents. Our ethos The nursery's philosophy is 'CRICKETS': Community Focussed, Rave reports, Individual needs, Clean facilities, Keeping fees low, Environmentally aware, Tasty food, and well-trained Staff. They are committed to preparing children for primary school through a programme that stimulates and develops children in all key learning areas. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery keen and eager to start their day. They are welcomed at the door by friendly, caring staff who know them well, which helps children feel safe and secure. The baby room staff are calm and nurturing, and children confidently choose where and what they want to play with. Community-focused Qualified teacher-led Pre-school Inclusive setting Discounts for full-time and siblings Transparent pricing ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on full day or half day sessions, with an additional hourly rate option. Fees are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, and activities with no extra charges, and funded hours can be used flexibly at any time. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - No charges are applied for Bank Holidays or during the Christmas closure. - Fees include all food, snacks, and activities. - A 5% discount is offered for children attending full time (5 days a week) booked in advance. - A 5% sibling discount is available when paying for 2 or more children. - Government funded hours can be used at any time during the day. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Upton Crickets Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10326179 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262149)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479205) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.uptoncrickets.co.uk/pre-school/) Upton Cricket Club, Hockerton Road, NEWARK, NG23 5TG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.90347/53.08303/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NEWARK - [Day nurseries in NEWARK](/search?q=NEWARK) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=upton-crickets-day-nursery-ltd-ng23-5tg-ey479205) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Upton Crickets Day Nursery Last inspected 24 October 2024 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 arrive at the nursery keen and eager to start their day. They are welcomed at the door by friendly, caring staff who know them well, which helps children feel safe and secure. The baby room staff are calm and nurturing, and children confidently choose where and what they want to play with. Inspector highlights - Staff implement a curriculum that is designed to support children to be happy and thrive. - Staff ensure that children's health is well promoted. - Staff support children effectively to learn about the traditions, cultures and festivals that others in their community celebrate. - Staff are good role models and set clear boundaries. - Children's knowledge of counting and numbers is well promoted by staff. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's knowledge of how to support children's communication and language skills further - 2 share purposeful information with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home. Inspection #10326179 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262149) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment that their children thrive at the nursery Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy a wide range of activities, including taking part in forest school sessions. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: December 2015 - October 2024 Good - December 2023 Requires improvement - July 2023 Inadequate - December 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Upton Crickets Day Nursery ### What is the address of Upton Crickets Day Nursery Ltd? ### When is Upton Crickets Day Nursery Ltd open? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### How can the nursery be contacted? ### Who works at the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in NEWARK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Upton Crickets Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Children's House Southwell Southwell · NG25 0ET 5.0(29 reviews) ](/nursery/children-s-house-southwell-ng25-0et-ey487415) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Country Kids Day Nursery Farndon Newark · NG24 3SZ ](/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-farndon-ng24-3sz-2654461) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southwell Southwell · NG25 0NL ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-southwell-ng25-0nl-ey259506) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Children 1st @ Newark Newark · NG24 1DP ](/nursery/children-1st-newark-ng24-1dp-253341) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup Newark · NG24 4AJ ](/nursery/sconce-hills-pre-school-playgroup-ng24-4aj-253322) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### William Gladstone Childcare Newark · NG24 4HU ](/nursery/william-gladstone-childcare-ng24-4hu-ey435746) [See all nurseries in NEWARK →](/search?q=NEWARK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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