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Victoria Park Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·The Pavillion, Jemmett Road, ASHFORD, TN23 4QD · Kent
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Victoria Park Day Nursery CIC is a community interest company dedicated to providing childcare services within the local Ashford area. Located on Jemmett Road, within the scenic Victoria Park, the nursery offers a nurturing and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 5 years.

The setting benefits from 17 acres of parkland, which children can utilise for learning and development, in addition to its own secure garden for outdoor play and exploration. The nursery has recently undergone refurbishment, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and now boasts an expanded role-play area alongside its main play and learning spaces.

Victoria Park Day Nursery operates during term-time and has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted. They offer a prospectus for detailed information on their values, daily routines, and facilities, and interested parents can apply for a space by contacting the nursery directly or submitting an application form.

What it's like

Children benefit from warm, loving interactions from the friendly and caring staff, who are highly attentive to their needs. Children make good progress in their physical development, and staff support them to settle quickly into nursery life. They behave well, playing cooperatively and thriving on praise from staff.

Community Interest Company (CIC)

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Term time

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Victoria Park Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 September 2023 · Kimberley Luckham

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 benefit from warm, loving interactions from the friendly and caring staff, who are highly attentive to their needs. Children make good progress in their physical development, and staff support them to settle quickly into nursery life. They behave well, playing cooperatively and thriving on praise from staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff demonstrate enthusiasm and enjoyment when working with children.
  • Staff organise small-group activities well, encouraging exploration and discussion.
  • The manager and staff have a good understanding of each child, their family, and their needs.
  • Children learn about mathematics in a meaningful way, including counting, sorting, and positional language.
  • Parents are very complimentary about the staff and the service they provide.
  • The manager and staff work very well together, undertaking regular self-evaluation and professional development.
  • Children's communication and language skills are promoted well through conversation, new vocabulary, and visual aids.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of group activities to maximise the learning experiences planned for children
  • 2improve the curriculum for the younger children to ensure that all activities provide relevant challenge and take account of what children need to learn next.
Inspection #10289586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff are kind and friendly.

They find that staff are kind and friendly.

Parents feel very involved in their children's learning and are able to share relevant information with staff.

Parents report that they feel well supported and that communication is good.

Parents also praise the highly successful transition process for their children starting at the new setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with additional needs, are supported well. Staff work with professionals and follow individual assessment plans to help children achieve the targets set for them. The manager and staff track progress and identify children who require additional support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide a good range of activities and experiences for children both indoors and outdoors. They provide daily access to fresh air and exercise. Children also construct an obstacle course in the garden area.

Parent Reviews of Victoria Park Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
rahnuma akter chowdhury
8 months ago

Very good nursery and very very good staff, very helpful staff and very friendly staff,

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GJ
a year ago

Very good nursery I am very pleased here , staff are very kind and supportive my daughter enjoyed very much and settled well

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ana ghiran
11 months ago

Brilliant nursery, staff are very supportive, friendly and make the children happy every day.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2014

  • September 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • September 2014Good

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