Opening hours
Monday - Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, Breakfast club is 7.30-08:00
Woodthorpe Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
100 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
About this day nursery
Woodthorpe Day Nursery, a family-operated establishment, has been serving the community since its inception in 1993 by Mr. and Mrs. Turner. Since January 2013, Kerry Turner, who holds an Early Years Professional status and a Business degree, has managed the nursery.
The nursery caters to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years (pre-school) and implements the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in its daily operations. They focus on creating learning opportunities that are both stimulating and educational, guided by both adults and children.
The facility boasts five spacious rooms and a variety of outdoor play areas designed for different age groups, all equipped with soft surfaced flooring and safety fencing. The nursery is committed to continuous development and maintaining high standards in childcare.
They also emphasise having qualified staff, with all nursery nurses holding NVQ level 3 or 5 in child development and undergoing ongoing training.
Our ethos
Woodthorpe Day Nursery implements the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on creating learning opportunities that are both stimulating and educational, guided by both adults and children. They are committed to continuous development and maintaining high standards in childcare.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and settle quickly after being greeted by friendly and kind staff. They explore their environment and make independent choices from the interesting resources available to them. Children develop their small-muscle skills, literacy skills, balance and coordination while also using their imaginations and developing communication and language skills.
Family-run nurseryQualified staffOutdoor play areasEarly Years Foundation Stage
Pricing & funding
The nursery charges flat rates for full-day and half-day sessions for non-funded children. No further details regarding age bands or inclusions are provided in the source.
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Key facts
Age range
6 Weeks - 5 Years (Pre-School)
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1993
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Woodthorpe Day Nursery
Last inspected 17 February 2023 · Stephanie North
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 arrive happy and settle quickly after being greeted by friendly and kind staff. They explore their environment and make independent choices from the interesting resources available to them. Children develop their small-muscle skills, literacy skills, balance and coordination while also using their imaginations and developing communication and language skills.
Inspector highlights
- The managers and staff have constructed a well-planned and interesting programme of learning.
- The longstanding staff team say that they feel very happy in their roles.
- Children have close relationships with staff, and they benefit from their nurturing, caring approach.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have good support in place.
- Healthy lifestyles are promoted well.
Areas to develop
- 1focus the management team's monitoring on individual staff practice in order to strengthen the feedback they receive and enhance the quality of education
- 2develop staff's skills on how they use questions when they interact with children so that children have time to process the question and develop an answer.
Inspection #10235427 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have good support in place. The passionate special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with families and professionals to coordinate and implement individual learning plans, ensuring that the right support is in place for children. As a result of this, children are making good progress during their time at nursery.
Outdoor space
Children develop their balance and coordination as they scramble up the climbing apparatus and balance on stepping stones. They use their imaginations as they run around the playground. Children experience fresh air by engaging in outdoor play on a regular basis, which helps to build the essential physical skills they need as they progress.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language progress well, as staff use words from their home language. They also embed cultures and family celebrations into the setting. Children gain new opportunities in the pre-school room to learn another language, as they sing and count in Spanish.
Parent Reviews of Woodthorpe Day Nursery
5.0
(3)
86MARTIE
2 years ago
Our son has been attending for almost a year now and we are big fans of this nursery! He's learning so much, we are so positively surprised about his language development. The staff are fantastic, we really feel like they're part of our family. We receive detailed updates throughout the dates and have a catch up at the end of each day. We would highly recommend it to any parent!
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Kirsty Minion
8 years ago
My 9 month old has just started here and I can't thank them enough they have made the start of nursery so special for both child and parents . We even got a survival goodie bag when we first left Myles with tissues chocolate and a lovely poem . The personal touches have been incredible . Thankyou you have made me feel so much better about having to go back to work knowing Myles is so well looked after xx
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Matt Wilson
8 years ago
Fantastic care of both my children. And of course, its not just child care, its about their early years education too. Learning in a fun and safe environment. Very amenable staff. Recommended for your child.
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Inspection history
Date: May 2011
- February 2023Good
- February 2017Good
- September 2013Good
- May 2011Outstanding
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