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YMCA Humpty Dumpty Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·Kingsbury Green Academy, White Horse Way, Calne, SN11 8YH · Wiltshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

YMCA Humpty Dumpty Nursery in Calne offers a contemporary and vibrant environment with a distinct emphasis on outdoor learning, boasting an expansive, secure garden and regular Forest School excursions led by a certified teacher. Catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, the nursery is registered for up to 36 children and features a main building alongside a dedicated garden studio.

Conveniently situated within the grounds of Kingsbury Green Academy and adjacent to Calne Leisure Centre, the nursery benefits from ample parking and easy access. Children are encouraged to explore the school grounds and local countryside, with weekly Forest School sessions held in the on-site woods.

The nursery champions outdoor play in all weather, with the enclosed garden providing a natural canopy and a perfect picnic spot. The garden is well-equipped with engaging play structures, including playhouses, a swing, a large sandpit, and a painting wall, fostering active and enjoyable experiences for young children.

Our ethos

The nursery champions outdoor play in all weather, with a distinct emphasis on outdoor learning and regular Forest School excursions led by a certified teacher. Children are encouraged to explore the school grounds and local countryside, with weekly Forest School sessions held in the on-site woods.

What it's like

Children flourish in this small and caring nursery. They come in enthusiastically and are greeted warmly by staff. Children form strong bonds with staff, who are sensitive to children's needs. Children feel safe, become confident and highly independent.

Forest SchoolLarge outdoor spacePart of YMCA Brunel Group

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5.30pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

Registered to take 36 children

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for YMCA Humpty Dumpty Nursery

Last inspected 18 October 2022

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

Children flourish in this small and caring nursery. They come in enthusiastically and are greeted warmly by staff. Children form strong bonds with staff, who are sensitive to children's needs. Children feel safe, become confident and highly independent.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish in this small and caring nursery.
  • The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and learning for children.
  • Staff support children's communication and speech development well.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery, and staff involve parents fully in their children's learning.
  • Staff monitor children's development accurately and promptly identify children at risk of falling behind.
  • Children spend a great deal of time outdoors, which especially benefits those children who learn best outside.

Areas to develop

  • 1To better support children's language development, minimise background noise in the pre-school room and create spaces, which encourage children to communicate and play quietly if they wish.
Inspection #10249202 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

our child has thrived here. There is so much care as well as learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure these children receive the help they need to achieve as well as they can.

Outdoor space

Children spend a great deal of time outdoors, which especially benefits those children who learn best outside. Staff promote all areas of children's development through outdoor play. Children become strong and agile climbers, and engage in challenging outdoor activities.

Inspection history

Date: October 2022

  • November 2022Good
  • October 2022Good

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