Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Hull
Established in 2003, Oaktree Day Nursery is a purpose-built facility located within the Total Fitness Complex at Willerby Business Park. Our nursery serves families from Cottingham, Beverley, Willerby, Hessle, Anlaby, and surrounding areas, offering accessible, high-quality childcare. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating environment where children develop at their own pace. We maintain a strong partnership with parents and carers, ensuring each child's needs are met through individualised keyperson relationships.With an Ofsted 'Good' rating, we continuously strive to enhance our practices to deliver outstanding care, play, and education. Our flexible services include full-time, part-time, and sessional childcare, alongside creche facilities for gym users. We accommodate 30-hour and 15-hour funded places and offer a 10% discount for NHS and emergency services staff. Our commitment to ongoing staff development ensures our team remains at the forefront of early years education and childcare best practices.
Services
Day Nursery
Pre-School Programs
Creche Facility
Flexible Childcare
Healthy Meals
Outdoor Activities
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years' experience in early years childcare and education
- Our management team includes a qualified children's nurse with paediatric experience
- We maintain a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio in our baby room for personalised care
- Our cook has over 10 years' experience in early years nutrition and meal planning
- We provide daily outdoor access in our secure, purpose-built nursery environment
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Felt like home
Incredible care
Settled quickly
Detailed comments
Fantastic relationships
Services
Day Nursery
Our purpose-built nursery provides daily care for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Each room is specifically designed for different developmental stages, with qualified supervisors ensuring individual attention. The facility includes secure outdoor areas accessed twice daily for physical development and wellbeing. Our 19 staff members maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios across baby, pre-toddler, toddler, and preschool rooms.
Pre-School Programs
Our preschool program prepares children for formal education through structured learning activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Qualified staff create individual learning journeys monitored by keypersons. Children develop social skills through group meals and activities while accessing both indoor and outdoor learning environments. The program includes preparation for school transitions with documented progress reports.
Creche Facility
We offer flexible creche sessions for parents using the adjacent Total Fitness Complex. The service provides 1-2 hour childcare slots with experienced staff qualified in early years care. This facility maintains the same safety standards and child-to-staff ratios as our main nursery, ensuring quality care during short-term bookings for gym users and visitors.
Flexible Childcare
Our nursery accommodates various childcare needs including full-time, part-time, morning/afternoon sessions, and term-time contracts. We offer flexible booking options with two weeks' notice for changing schedules. The service includes 30-hour and 15-hour funded places, with staff available to discuss individual requirements and create tailored care plans for working parents.
Healthy Meals
Our experienced cook prepares fresh, balanced meals daily following nutritional guidelines and hygiene standards. The menu includes vegetarian and lactose-free options, with accommodations for allergies and dietary requirements. Children eat together as a social activity, with preschoolers encouraged to self-serve and clean up. Weekly menus are displayed for parent reference, featuring home-cooked meals with fresh meat and vegetables.
People
Lynn Hawkins
Owner
Qualified Registered Children's Nurse with paediatric experience from local children's wards. Oversees nursery operations and strategic direction while maintaining clinical standards in childcare practices.
Gemma Kerman
Manager
Experienced manager with over 15 years in childcare and relevant management qualifications. Coordinates daily operations and staff development while ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards and educational frameworks.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We care for children from 8 weeks to 5 years old across our baby, pre-toddler, toddler, and preschool rooms.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm, closing only for Christmas and bank holidays.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we have an Ofsted 'Good' rating and maintain regular inspections to ensure quality childcare standards.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
We provide 15-hour and 30-hour funded childcare places as part of government schemes for eligible families.
Can I get emergency childcare discounts?
NHS and emergency services staff receive a 10% discount on fees with valid identification.
Is there outdoor play access?
Each room has twice-daily access to our secure outdoor area for physical development and nature-based learning activities.
