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Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery

Ruddington Grange, Wilford Rd, Nottingham, NG11 6NA

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Daily rateFrom £65.31 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity78 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection score4/4 inspection score

Ofsted · 4 February 2025

Last updated

About this Nottingham Nursery

Description

Ruddington Day Nursery & Forest School in Nottingham provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged three months to five years. Designed with busy families in mind, the nursery offers convenient opening hours from 07:30 to 18:00, ensuring a smooth and stress-free start to the working day. As an Ofsted-regulated setting, it combines traditional care with the excitement of outdoor discovery in its dedicated forest school area. The team focuses on creating a home-from-home atmosphere where little ones are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Above all, Ruddington Day Nursery & Forest School is committed to supporting every family and helping each child reach their full potential.

What parents say about Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery

An AI summary of parent reviews

Ruddington Day Nursery & Forest School is highly regarded by parents for its exceptionally caring and professional staff who create a warm, reassuring environment. Families praise the nursery's impressive outdoor facilities, particularly the on-site forest school which allows children to build confidence and physical skills in nature. Parents of infants often highlight the supportive induction process that eases the transition back to work. The curriculum is noted for being engaging and well-planned, fostering a genuine love for learning through creative play and storytelling. Overall, parents feel their children are thriving, safe, and part of a kind, inclusive community.
StaffFacilitiesCurriculumActivitiesCommunicationRecommended

Based on reviews in the past three years from Google, third-party review sites, and feedback from parents in the latest inspection results.

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Last inspected 4 February 2025

Inspection ID 253401

Achievement

Outstanding

Curriculum and teaching

Outstanding

Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines

Outstanding

Children's welfare and wellbeing

Outstanding

Leadership and governance

Outstanding

Regulator: Ofsted

How funded hours work

Nottinghamshire is the local authority for this nursery. Apply for funded hours through them, or read our Advice section.

Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery.

Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery costs from £65 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £797 per month or £9,570 per year. This is lower than the Rushcliffe average of £69 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £18, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £421 per month or £5,055 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery in Nottingham. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£444 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,329.£555 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,662.£666 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,994.£805 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,658.£944 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,323.£1,082 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,989.£1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,654.
9-11m£126 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,508.£199 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,391.£310 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,723.£421 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,055.£532 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,388.£643 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,720.£776 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,315.
1y£126 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,508.£199 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,391.£310 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,723.£421 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,055.£532 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,388.£643 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,720.£776 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,315.
2y£126 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,508.£199 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,391.£310 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,723.£421 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,055.£532 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,388.£643 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,720.£776 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,315.
3y£126 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,508.£199 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,391.£310 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,723.£421 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,055.£532 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,388.£643 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,720.£776 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,315.
4y+£126 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,508.£199 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,391.£310 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,723.£421 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,055.£532 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,388.£643 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,720.£776 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,315.

For example, figures are nursery fees including savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 4 February 2025 with an overall inspection score of 4/4.
Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is registered for up to 78 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is open 7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme gives 30 hours a week for 38 weeks a year, from the term after your child turns 9 months up to school age. While all 3 and 4-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet earnings requirements. Many nurseries let you stretch your funded hours across the full year rather than taking them in term-time only. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
You can book a visit to Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery by using the enquiry form.
One of the closest alternatives to Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery in Nottinghamshire is Cherubs Ruddington (£90 per day, 3/4 inspection score, 1.3 km away). You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Nottinghamshire page.
On average, nursery costs £69 per day in Rushcliffe, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Ruddington, Nottingham, a GrandirUK Day Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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