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Zig Zag Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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4.7(12 parent reviews) ·St Paul's Church Hall, Bourges Boulevard, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 2AU · Peterborough
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Peterborough

About this day nursery

Zig Zags Day Nursery offers high-quality care and education for children aged 12 weeks to five years, fostering a lifelong love of learning within a happy and nurturing environment. The nursery focuses on developing confident, responsible, and independent learners by providing natural surroundings and encouraging children to trust in their own abilities.

With a unique family feel, Zig Zags prides itself on small classes, dedicated staff, and experiences tailored to each child's needs and interests, ensuring every child can develop their strengths and reach their full potential. They provide a wide range of activities and prioritise positive relationships, guiding children with sensitivity and respect to build self-esteem.

The nursery emphasises understanding and responsiveness to children and families alike. They also provide fresh, nutritionally balanced meals prepared by an onsite chef, catering to diverse dietary needs and ensuring children are well-nourished throughout their day.

Parents consistently praise the warm, friendly, and home-like atmosphere, the dedicated and caring staff, and the significant positive impact on their children's development and happiness.

Our ethos

Zig Zags Day Nursery fosters a lifelong love of learning and aims to develop confident, responsible, and independent learners. Their approach is based on providing natural surroundings, encouraging children to trust their abilities, and tailoring experiences to individual needs and interests within a nurturing environment that prioritises positive relationships and responsiveness.

What it's like

Children develop a sense of belonging at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. They demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and are respected as unique individuals. Children show curiosity as they explore the resources.

Family-like environmentDedicated and enthusiastic staffOnsite chefEYFS curriculumOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Core Hours). Morning sessions: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Afternoon sessions: 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Whole day sessions: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Term Time Only.

Food

All meals and snacks are prepared fresh daily by an onsite chef, with menus rotating on a three-weekly cycle. The nursery is pescatarian and can accommodate various dietary needs including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and halal/kosher. Breakfast, lunch, tea, morning and afternoon snacks are provided.

Session types

Core Hours, Morning session, Afternoon session, Whole Day session

Age range

12 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Zig Zag Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 March 2022 · Ann Austen

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 develop a sense of belonging at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. They demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and are respected as unique individuals. Children show curiosity as they explore the resources.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop a sense of belonging and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
  • Staff effectively support children who receive early years pupil premium.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support.
  • The manager works hard and values everyone's contribution, continually seeking ways to improve the nursery.
  • Strong partnership with parents, who speak highly of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff even more to develop their knowledge and skills to enable them to implement the curriculum and enhance their interactions with the children
  • 2review the organisation of planned routines to enable children to develop and complete activities they are enjoying.
Inspection #10137528 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say children make progress and develop confidence.

They also say that they feel well informed about their child's achievements through regular discussions and developmental reviews with the staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support. Staff work very closely with the children's families and other professionals. Achievable targets are immediately set and swift adaptations are made to activities. This enables every child to participate in the activities provided at the nursery.

Outdoor space

Children use magnifying glasses to search for minibeasts in the outdoor wooded area. Plans are underway to further develop a forest school area within the grounds.

Parent Reviews of Zig Zag Day Nursery

4.7
(12)
Pqrst Zxerty
7 years ago

Does not support single Fathers. Nursery is geared up only for Mothers with children. Stay away from ZigZag owed nurseries the managers are abusive and agressive to adults. Do they speak to children like this. The Managing Directors do not care about how they operate and hide in the back ground letting the managers be rude abusive and agressive if you ask any questions.

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Joanna Przydat
2 years ago

Such a wonderful place for children. Lovely and caring staff. Really recommend it.

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Skała PRP NPW
4 years ago

The best place for kids! My daughter loves this nursery and teachers are very helpful ❤️

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Sandra Kozak
4 years ago

It is a lovely atmosphere, all staff are really helpful.

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Kasia Jaskulska
5 years ago

Very nice staff and place. Really recommending.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2012

  • March 2022Good
  • January 2016Outstanding
  • September 2012Requires improvement

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