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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. West Lodge Day Nursery # West Lodge Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Pipewell Road, Desborough, NN14 2SH · North Northamptonshire Number of places 92 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority North Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery West Lodge Day Nursery is situated in the scenic grounds of West Lodge Rural Centre, an open farm on the outskirts of Desborough, Northamptonshire. The nursery provides comprehensive childcare services, offering both full and part-time options from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding bank holidays and the Christmas to New Year period. They also provide fully funded sessional childcare for children starting from nine months old, encouraging interested parents to contact them for details on accessing this funding. A key advantage of the nursery is its unique location, offering children secure and supervised access to the farm park. Families whose children attend the nursery also receive an annual family pass to enjoy the farm park. The nursery is committed to an individualised approach to learning and development, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met to help them reach their full potential. The manager, Jodie Drage, has been with the nursery for eight years and leads a dedicated team focused on providing excellent care and learning opportunities. The setting also boasts ample enclosed outdoor areas, allowing children to enjoy fresh air daily, regardless of the weather. Parents are invited to book an appointment for a visit or an informal chat to learn more about the nursery. Our ethos The nursery is committed to an individualised approach to learning and development, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met to help them reach their full potential. They also leverage their unique location on an open farm to provide children with secure and supervised access to the farm park. What it's like Staff care for the children attentively, supporting their emotional well-being. Children have strong relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. Children are eager to explore and develop a real thirst for learning, with staff providing good opportunities to support their development. Farm-based nursery Outdoor play Individualised learning Funded places available ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk/plan-your-visit/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of West Lodge Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10370198 Lead inspector Tracy Hopkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262957)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543583) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=west-lodge-day-nursery-nn14-2sh-ey543583) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and Christmas/New Year period) Session types Full-time, Part-time, Sessional childcare Age range 9 months+ Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for West Lodge Day Nursery Last inspected 30 October 2024 · Tracy Hopkins 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 care for the children attentively, supporting their emotional well-being. Children have strong relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. Children are eager to explore and develop a real thirst for learning, with staff providing good opportunities to support their development. Inspector highlights - Children have ample opportunities to visit the on-site farm park and help care for animals, as well as grow and harvest their own fruit and vegetables. - Children take part in activities to mark a range of multicultural festivals, helping them to respect other cultures while embracing their own. - The nursery menu has been carefully considered to reduce sugar content and use home grown produce, contributing to healthy and nutritious meals. - All staff show a commitment and passion in raising the standards for children's learning and care, implementing an ambitious curriculum. - Leaders are knowledgeable about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and work closely with other agencies to provide appropriate support. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff deployment further to support daily routine transitions and enable children to remain highly focused - 2 support staff to introduce and use new words to increase children's vocabulary and enhance their communication and language skills. Inspection #10370198 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262957) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they feel involved and well informed about their children's learning. > They value the settling-in procedures of the nursery and report that their children settle quickly and feel secure. > Parents particularly like the online app, which provides them with suggestions to support children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders are knowledgeable about supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with other agencies to make sure that children get the appropriate support. Staff provide children with targeted help to enable them to make good progress in their learning. Any additional funding is used well to support learning. Outdoor space Children develop their large-muscle skills, for example, by painting the fence in the garden with water and brushes. Older children benefit from forest school sessions, where staff challenge them to take risks and explore their capabilities while climbing up and down the "mud slide". Inspection history Date: August 2019 - October 2024 Good - August 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about West Lodge Day Nursery ### Whereabouts is West Lodge Day Nursery? ### How does West Lodge Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is West Lodge Day Nursery working on improving? ### What is the staff team like at West Lodge Day Nursery? ### From what age does West Lodge Day Nursery accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Desborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to West Lodge Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Sunshine Pre-School Desborough · NN14 2UB ](/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-nn14-2ub-219999) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Oak Tree Day Nursery Kettering · NN14 6EZ ](/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-nn14-6ez-ey475355) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Oakey Dokey Childcare Corby · NN18 9EJ 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/oakey-dokey-childcare-nn18-9ej-ey440387) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.9 mi ### Rhymetime Nursery Corby · NN18 9BE 4.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/rhymetime-nursery-nn18-9be-ey258797) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Kingswood Community Nursery Corby · NN18 9HU ](/nursery/kingswood-community-nursery-nn18-9hu-ey537251) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Daffodils Outdoor Nursery Arthingworth · LE16 8JT ](/nursery/daffodils-outdoor-nursery-le16-8jt-ey501649) [See all nurseries in Desborough →](/search?q=Desborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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