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Westside Day Nursery in Bilton Grange

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Acorns Children's Centre, Nestor Grove, Bilton Grange, HU9 4DB · Kingston upon Hull
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull

About this day nursery

Westside Day Nursery, a family-operated establishment, boasts five nurseries across East Hull, with The Acorns being their most established location, open for 14 years. Registered with Ofsted and actively collaborating with the Local Authority and Early Years Team, the nursery is committed to providing a secure and nurturing setting where children are valued as individuals.

They emphasise creating an environment that supports learning and growth, aiming for all to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their lives and community. The Acorns nursery specifically offers dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, each with its own outdoor area for exploration.

The nursery prides itself on delivering high-quality care and education through an "in the moment" approach, fostering learning experiences that are both engaging and educational. Their highly qualified team, with many years of experience, focuses on children’s interests to guide their development, ensuring a stimulating environment.

The staff holds a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification, and all managers and deputies possess a degree in children’s learning and development. Additionally, all staff are certified in safeguarding, paediatric first aid, health and safety, and food hygiene, with ongoing professional development plans.

Our ethos

At Westside Day Nursery our focus is the children and ensuring they are being provided with not only the best possible care as well as the very best learning experiences. The in the moment approach is followed in all our settings and following the children interest which are then enhanced by the highly qualified and passionate practitioners to develop and ensure the children are developing as well as enjoying playing and exploring the environment. We will treat each other equally and with respect where trusting and loving relationships can develop. Offering opportunities for us all to grow and enjoy learning, valuing children as individuals and providing an environment to support their learning.

What it's like

Confidence, independence and well-being are at the heart of everything the nursery does. Children are well behaved and keen to engage with staff and other adults. They are confident, attentive and ready to learn.

Family-run businessIn the moment approachExperienced and qualified staffDedicated outdoor spaceOfsted registered

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Westside Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 February 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

Confidence, independence and well-being are at the heart of everything the nursery does. Children are well behaved and keen to engage with staff and other adults. They are confident, attentive and ready to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager leads a well-qualified and stable staff team.
  • Staff have a wealth of experience and knowledge in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff promote children's good health.
  • Children follow well-rehearsed routines that support their learning in all other areas.
  • The curriculum to support children's language works well.

Areas to develop

  • 1work even more proactively with parents and other agencies to help children to get the support they need to access the curriculum
  • 2develop an even sharper focus on the specific words or sounds that children need to learn and practise, so this can be more easily shared with parents and staff and practised as much as possible.
Inspection #10305143 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have a wealth of experience and knowledge in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They know their children and families very well and understand the challenges they face. Staff develop strong partnerships with other agencies and often receive informal advice from health professionals while children wait for referrals to be processed.

Outdoor space

Staff help children to enjoy being active outside in the fresh air. Younger children have fun developing their strength and balance as they ride bicycles. Staff teach older children to assess the risks of their play and to follow rules.

Parent Reviews of Westside Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
H F
9 years ago

Amazing staff! Extremely supportive and caring. My daughter loves going, highly recommend for your little ones.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • February 2024Good
  • February 2018Good
  • August 2013Good
  • November 2011Good

Frequently asked about Westside Day Nursery

About the setting

Westside Day Nursery registered in 2007. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. It operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays. Sessions run from 7am to 6pm, and the nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

URN
EY349651
Registered person
Westside Day Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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