Panda Nursery at Marvell House
Good★ 4.8 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Hull for children from birth to 8+, open 07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 2014, with 56 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
HU3 1PPWhat 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.
- 5 November 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 21 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are eager to start their day at this welcoming and friendly nursery. They are greeted by staff that know them well, including children that have recently started. Children freely choose what they wish to play with until all their friends arrive. They sit and welcome everyone at circle time. Children practise their counting skills as they count all the children and staff that are present.
Children's understanding of the world around them is promoted through wonderful experiences that not all children may have had the opportunity to take part in previously. For example, as children finish their interactive storytelling, they happily recall the characters that they have played in previous weeks and which story was their favourite. They talk about walking to the street museum and having fun at the fair. Children pay for their purchases at the local shop. Staff extend children's experiences through stories and activities to embed their learning.
Children learn to be independent from an early age. They learn in stages how to put on their coats and shoes ready to play outdoors. Children confidently pour their drinks and help themselves to their lunch using a variety of tools, such as tongs and ladles. This helps children for their next stage of their learning journey.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review the organisation of large-group times so that all children can engage fully and build on what they have previously learned n ensure that all younger children can access age-appropriate activities in an environment that encourages exploration and challenge.
- 21 February 2023Good
- 26 October 2018Good
- 16 July 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Panda Nursery at Marvell House
- 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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