Queens Gardens Childcare Centre
GoodBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Hull for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Open since 2004, with 54 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
HU1 3DGWhat 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, 3 October 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Nursery leaders have a strong vision, which clearly states their aspirations for every child. They plan the curriculum to support children to lead healthy lives and become successful, confident learners. The curriculum is well structured across the nursery. Staff plan the sessions around children's learning and care needs to support their continued progress. Children are well prepared for the new challenges they will encounter as they move on to school.
Babies flourish in their homely environment. Staff organise the daily routines around their individual needs, such as feeding and sleeping. Older children are increasingly independent as they play and explore. They enjoy making friends and cooperate as they play together. Staff teach children to take turns with popular resources, such as the musical instruments. Children behave well and show a good awareness of the needs of others.
Children demonstrate their creativity as they explore the excellent range of openended resources. For example, they design and build castles and houses made of different wooden blocks. Children become deeply involved in their self-initiated learning. They demonstrate great satisfaction when they achieve a desired outcome.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- strengthen the current arrangements for staff's professional development to raise the quality of education to the highest levels.
- 3 October 2024Good
- 5 September 2018Good
- 26 August 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Queens Gardens Childcare Centre
- 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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