Zoe's Childcare Newgate Lane

About this day nursery

Zoe's Childcare Newgate Lane, established in 2014, is a term-time childcare setting in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 17th June 2022. Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, the nursery caters for children aged 2 to 4 years.

Children quickly settle into the family-orientated environment, independently choosing activities and playing happily with peers and staff. The leader ensures a broad curriculum, with staff tracking children's progress effectively.

While the setting excels in supporting older children's communication and language through songs, rhymes, and reading, there's an identified need to strengthen this provision for younger children. The nursery encourages outdoor learning, with children enjoying flying kites and learning about wind.

Parents consistently provide positive feedback, describing the nursery as an 'extended family' and praising the staff's support for children's learning and settling-in process. The nursery is committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on staff professional development, particularly in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Overall, Zoe's Childcare Newgate Lane provides a nurturing and engaging environment where children develop independence and build warm attachments with staff.

What it's like

Upon arrival, children settle quickly into the family-orientated nursery and engage in the activities on offer. Children independently select the toys and games they wish to play with and play happily with their friends and staff in the setting. Children behave well and have a warm attachment with staff.

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