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Wollaton House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(9 parent reviews)
·5 Bridge Road, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 2DG · Nottingham
Number of places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Wollaton House Day Nursery, located in Nottingham, provides childcare and nursery education for children from birth to 8 years old. The nursery focuses on creating a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where children can be happy, confident, and feel secure.

They offer both full-time and part-time care, Monday to Friday, with a well-planned programme of activities including organised and free play, quiet times, role-play, construction, music, drawing, cooking, painting, sand and water play, tabletop games, and basic computer skills. The nursery aims to promote intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.

With a dedicated pre-school education programme led by a qualified infant teacher, the nursery guides children aged 3-5 years in key areas like reading, writing, numbers, and sounds, helping them develop core academic skills. The nursery also boasts a large garden with a covered gazebo, allowing for outdoor learning and play all year round.

Meals are prepared on-site, offering a varied and balanced diet, with efforts made to accommodate special dietary needs. The nursery operates with a Level 5 Food Hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.

What it's like

Staff have built positive relationships with children and their families, forming firm foundations for successful learning and development. Children's emotional development is promoted well, and they settle easily with the support of their key person. Managers and staff have designed an ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs, fostering an environment where imaginations flourish.

Full-time and part-time careBirth to 8 yearsSpacious outdoor areaOn-site mealsQualified infant teacher

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat daily rate which includes all meals and consumables. A discounted rate is available for children attending five days a week.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Daily rate includes all food and consumable charges.
  • A discount is available for five days attendance.

Key facts

Food

Meals provided, prepared on premises. Accommodates special dietary needs.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday

Age range

Birth to 8 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full time, Part time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wollaton House Nursery

Last inspected 4 September 2023

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 have built positive relationships with children and their families, forming firm foundations for successful learning and development. Children's emotional development is promoted well, and they settle easily with the support of their key person. Managers and staff have designed an ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs, fostering an environment where imaginations flourish.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and use positive strategies.
  • The SENCo works closely with parents and professionals to support children with SEND.
  • Staff successfully deliver a literacy curriculum and foster a fondness for stories.
  • Staff are attentive to children's care needs and promote health and self-care skills.
  • The passionate management team prioritises staff well-being and continuous professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1organise the arrangements at mealtimes for babies to see the facial expression of staff, so that teaching interactions are maximised
  • 2extend opportunities for children to use tools to develop their coordination skills, particularly at mealtimes.
Inspection #10285958 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are extremely happy with the service provided.

they particularly like the use of daily information, termly assessments and parents' evenings.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and other professionals to enable children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress in their learning. The manager supports the SENCo to target her work with the children who would benefit most. The SENCo uses her experience and knowledge to act quickly and puts appropriate support in place.

Outdoor space

Once the story has finished, staff hide number cards around the garden. Children are excited to search the garden. The building and garden area is secure and well maintained.

Parent Reviews of Wollaton House Nursery

5.0
(9)
Soph M
a year ago

Our son started at Wollaton House Day Nursery when he was just 10 months old, and now at two years old, he has absolutely thrived in their care. The dedication and warmth of the staff are truly unmatched, making it the best decision we could have made for him. One of the things we love most is the independent nature of the nursery and their efficient drop-off-at-the-door policy, which gives us peace of mind knowing he is safe and well cared for. The varied food menu is fantastic, and he enjoys every meal. It’s such a comfort to know he is eating well while at nursery. Every morning, he is excited to be dropped off, and every evening, he comes home happy, which speaks volumes about the environment the team has created. He has moved through three different rooms so far, and in each one, the staff have been nothing short of incredible—caring, loving, and exactly what you would hope for in an independent nursery. A special thank you to Tracey and the entire team, who have been so supportive, especially during some of the tougher times we have faced. Their kindness and commitment to our son’s happiness and development mean the world to us. We will always be grateful for everything they have done and continue to do. If you’re looking for a nursery where your child will be nurtured, supported, and truly cared for, I cannot recommend Wollaton House Day Nursery highly enough. Thank you all so much!

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Sue Yap
8 years ago

I cannot speak more highly of this nursery. Both my boys attended the nursery, 7 years apart and the staff remained the same!! Wollaton House provides a warm, caring and safe environment for the children to grow and learn. The staff are genuinely caring, engaging and supportive of both the children and parents. When I was a first time mum, I truly felt supported and looked after. The nursery has a good relationship with the local schools which makes transition to school so much easier. My boys still talk about their nursery days, the food, the songs, the staff .. and they are now 7 and 14 years old.

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Laura Birkinshaw
8 years ago

This Nursery provides a fantastic, caring environment for the children. The staff are excellent: supportive, engaged, professional, with a genuine interest in the individual children. There is a good mix of guided learning, free play, and indoor and outdoor activities. My eldest was really well prepared for the transition to school and I’m confident my youngest will be the same when he leaves this summer.

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Alison Ashley
8 years ago

Both my girls attended Wollaton House Day Nursery; the nursery offers a bright immaculate setting with amazing staff who care well for the needs of each individual child. The nursery offers a variety of fun activities and provides a sound educational platform preparing the children extremely well for primary school.

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tracy hopkins
8 years ago

Both my girls have attended this Nursery and after looking at all the others in the area, and beyond, we wouldn’t have chosen anywhere else. It is a friendly and welcoming Nursery where you feel part of the family. They really focus around the children and my daughter loves attending.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2017

  • September 2023Good
  • October 2017Good

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