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Abracadabra Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·Rear of Cedar Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4LD · Rochdale
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Abracadabra Day Nursery embraces a philosophy of fostering a secure and stimulating environment where all young learners, from infants to preschoolers, can thrive. The dedicated and qualified team at Abracadabra Day Nursery designs activities that spark curiosity and imagination, offering new experiences that support each child's individual developmental journey, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Children are encouraged to articulate their thoughts and emotions, promoting self-assurance and respect for others, thereby cultivating confidence and self-esteem. This spacious and welcoming nursery can accommodate up to 60 children daily, catering to ages ranging from 6 weeks to five years.

Our ethos

Abracadabra Day Nursery's philosophy is to foster a secure and stimulating environment that supports each child's individual developmental journey, using activities that spark curiosity and imagination. Their approach is aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, encouraging children to express themselves to build self-assurance, confidence, and self-esteem.

What it's like

Staff effectively support children's emotional well-being and establish caring, nurturing relationships so children feel happy and secure. Staff provide an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language, and offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities that promote physical development.

Spacious and friendly environmentQualified staffInclusive of meals, nappies, and formulaEducational outings

Pricing & funding

Fees cover all-inclusive care including all home-cooked meals, snacks, formula milk, nappies, wipes, and sun cream. Charges are payable monthly in advance, with standard daily hours running from 7.30am to 6.00pm.

  • Baby Room All Day Session (8am - 6pm)£78.00 / day
  • Baby Room Morning Session (8am - 1pm)£44.50 / session
  • Baby Room Afternoon Session (1pm - 6pm)£42.50 / session
  • Two Year Olds All Day Session (8am - 6pm)£76.00 / day
  • Two Year Olds Morning Session (8am - 1pm)£42.50 / session

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly in advance during the first week of the month.
  • Fees remain payable throughout the year, including during bank holidays, sickness, and holidays.
  • A £20 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a space.
  • A refundable deposit of either £100 or £150 is required to secure a place.
  • All meals, snacks, drinks, formula, nappies, wipes, and sun cream are included in the fees.
  • Standard hours are 7.30am to 6.00pm, with an additional charge applicable for early starts before 8.00am.

Key facts

Food

All drinks and home-cooked meals are included. A hot nursery lunch and high tea are provided along with morning and afternoon snacks.

Session types

Full Day Session, Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Opening hours

Monday – Friday from 7.30am until 6pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1997

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Abracadabra Pre-School

Last inspected 9 July 2025 · Joanne Ryan

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff effectively support children's emotional well-being and establish caring, nurturing relationships so children feel happy and secure. Staff provide an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language, and offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities that promote physical development.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff effectively support children's emotional well-being and establish caring, nurturing relationships.
  • Ambitious curriculum meets the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Leaders observe staff and provide training and team meetings to improve teaching quality and consistency.
  • Rich physical development curriculum with continuous access to a large outdoor area; children develop strength, control and confidence.
  • Staff build good partnerships with parents and external agencies to provide continuity of care and support.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of how to identify and extend learning for more able children, so they are consistently challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
Inspection #10398104 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities; they adapt activities to fully involve children who require extra help. They use individual plans and work closely with parents and external professionals, using visual aids, sensory resources and structured routines to meet children's specific needs.

Outdoor space

Children have continuous access to a large outdoor area and a wide range of outdoor activities. They ride two-wheeled bikes, climb on tyres, balance on beams, use paint with rollers and dig in the allotment to develop strength, control and confidence in their movements.

EAL / language support

Staff sequence the communication and language curriculum effectively for children who speak English as an additional language, creating a language-rich environment using songs, stories and conversations to build vocabulary.

Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • July 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • March 2015Outstanding
  • June 2014Requires improvement
  • January 2011Good

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