Lemon Tree at Bude
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Hull for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2013, with 50 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
HU7 4EYWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 25 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy, content and feel safe. They show positive attitudes towards their learning. For example, babies giggle with delight while exploring sensory toys, such as bubble lamps and light-up toys. Toddlers show good concentration skills as they build towers with blocks, and they confidently explore sand and water. Staff interact well with children and encourage them to have a positive attitude to learning.
Children spend a lot of time outdoors exploring the garden. They learn about the processes of planting and growing. For example, children help to grow strawberries and potatoes. Staff support older children as they explore real tools and wooden blocks. They learn that a saw is used for cutting wood. Children have outings into the local community to observe building sites. They then become immersed in deep imagination as they enact the role of a builder. Staff provide children with sand and shaving foam to make pretend cement. They use this mixture to build walls with soft bricks. Children's interests are supported very well.
Staff help children to be healthy. They provide nutritious meals and snacks and ensure that vegetables and fruit are on the daily menu. Staff talk to children about the importance of brushing their teeth. Children learn about self-care. For example, they learn to cover their mouths when coughing and to regularly wash their hands.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen partnerships with schools to ensure there is a robust system in place to support children's smooth transition to school n extend the information provided to all parents and carers to support them in guiding their children's learning at home.
- 25 July 2023Good
- 5 September 2017Good
- 3 October 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Lemon Tree at Bude
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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