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The rating doe not reflect my view of the establishment, but had to be completed in order for me to post a warning to anyone looking for a plant nursery in this area.", "datePublished": "2023-05-25T14:40:17.704340Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sue Robson" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing day nursey, with fabulous staff", "datePublished": "2024-06-28T03:58:22.427628Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "James Ashworth" }, "datePublished": "2024-11-07T22:19:02.708216Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Carol Sturdy" }, "datePublished": "2017-08-08T07:27:31.918Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wath-court-nursery-yo62-4nn-ey455174#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Yorkshire and The Humber", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=Yorkshire%20and%20The%20Humber" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Wath Court Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wath-court-nursery-yo62-4nn-ey455174" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wath-court-nursery-yo62-4nn-ey455174#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Wath Court Nursery Ofsted registered?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. 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Wath Court Nursery # Wath Court Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 4.5 (4 parent reviews) · Wath Court Nursery, Wath Court, YORK, YO62 4NN · North Yorkshire Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Wath Court Nursery, located in Hovingham near York, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round, except for the Christmas period and bank holidays, the nursery welcomes children from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The dedicated staff ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported, actively promoting inclusion by adapting resources to be accessible and ensuring all children benefit from the full curriculum. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, understanding that many children thrive in this environment. Children are encouraged to explore and learn through play, whether snipping leaves to make potions, toasting marshmallows around a fire pit, or writing shopping lists in the mud kitchen, integrating literacy skills into their outdoor adventures. Children consistently make unique and exceptional progress, exceeding age-related expectations. The nursery fosters an environment where children develop high levels of resilience, confidence, and pride in their achievements, preparing them enthusiastically for the next stages of their learning journey. What it's like All children thrive and flourish in the nursery, benefiting from high-quality interactions and staff who meet their learning needs exceptionally well. This leads to children showing pride in their achievements, high levels of resilience and confidence. Staff prepare children for the next stages in learning, challenging them to learn new concepts quickly with enthusiasm. Unique, exceptional progress Excellent communication skills Safe and secure environment Exceptional behaviour Effective parent partnerships Inspirational leadership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the Christmas period and bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wath Court Nursery Last inspected 14 June 2022 · Michelle Lorains Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend All children thrive and flourish in the nursery, benefiting from high-quality interactions and staff who meet their learning needs exceptionally well. This leads to children showing pride in their achievements, high levels of resilience and confidence. Staff prepare children for the next stages in learning, challenging them to learn new concepts quickly with enthusiasm. Inspector highlights - Children make unique, exceptional progress and exceed expectations for their age. - Children demonstrate excellent communication and language skills, with staff using techniques like 'Word of the Week' to extend vocabulary. - Staff ensure children feel safe and secure, with exceptional knowledge of their care needs and activities planned based on home visit observations. - Children's behaviour is exceptional, and staff are excellent role models, supporting strong social skills from an early age. - Parent partnerships are highly effective, with staff valuing feedback and including parents in every aspect of their child's development. Inspection #10117675 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188864) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wath Court Nursery Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10117675 Lead inspector Michelle Lorains Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188864)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455174) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wath-court-nursery-yo62-4nn-ey455174) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well and staff actively promote inclusion. For example, they ensure children benefit from the full curriculum by carefully considering the height and accessibility of resources. Outdoor space Staff know that many children who attend prefer to learn outdoors. Children are excited to explore and staff help them to learn as they play. Young children thoroughly enjoy using scissors to snip leaves and make potions, while older children toast marshmallows around the fire pit and use their literacy skills to write shopping lists in the mud kitchen. ## Parent Reviews of Wath Court Nursery 4.5 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLR-ujbzdB5MqZ27vh3NP0xnkCtM0I4tNsTqmR6XYN_6stpPw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bernardo 2 years ago Please note this is a kindergarten and not a garden centre. The rating doe not reflect my view of the establishment, but had to be completed in order for me to post a warning to anyone looking for a plant nursery in this area. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4czVMZGVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487ed3e06d1e6eaf:0x491cd94af61846b0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU8SF9vwtXW93spY3Mf1CMNDYrSZQ9TpaIfVX-3GIXgoNozoHHaMQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Sue Robson a year ago Amazing day nursey, with fabulous staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtNEt5cTNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ed3e06d1e6eaf:0x491cd94af61846b0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW0i75Yv7EC8glrLyS0h1re7m0k_9MfNQS3lcf7qnriK517y-m4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) James Ashworth a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzamRUWm5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ed3e06d1e6eaf:0x491cd94af61846b0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLRKbh4tFbi4Hqx0mK_hk4iO1uTafHkwzhNchQ7_cxrz1ibeQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Carol Sturdy 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBLWIyRlF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487ed3e06d1e6eaf:0x491cd94af61846b0) Reviews from Google for Wath Court Nursery. 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