Westside Day Nursery Ltd
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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 January 2025. Open since 2017, with 53 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
HU9 4LQWhat 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, 28 January 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children develop strong, trusting bonds with staff, who know them well. It is clear that staff take great care in making sure children feel secure and happy during their time at the nursery. For example, babies get excited when staff return to the room and snuggle in for reassuring cuddles. Staff return genuine affection back to babies.
The curriculum builds on what children already know and can do. There is a clear focus on developing children's communication and literacy skills through the love of photos and books. Babies look at pictures of their families to encourage them to name family members. Toddlers are encouraged to say key words from familiar stories. Older children listen carefully to stories and are given time to recall and say well-known phrases.
The nursery atmosphere is calm as children confidently play in their chosen activities. Children are offered gentle reminders to be kind and share resources with their friends. Staff work with parents and other professionals to help meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. A sensory room is available for when children are feeling overwhelmed or just need a space to regulate their emotions. This supports children to engage in their learning and make good progress.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- continue to review and assess daily routines and tasks to ensure staff are deployed effectively to consistently meet the needs of children n develop strategies to support all children to remain engaged in group activities so they benefit fully from the learning opportunities.
- 28 January 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 2 May 2019Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Westside Day Nursery Ltd
- 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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