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Ambrose Nursery # Ambrose Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 4.4 (8 parent reviews) · Prince Charlie Street, Derker, Oldham, OL1 4HJ · Oldham Number of places 74 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Oldham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ambrose Nook Nursery, located in Oldham, provides early years education for children aged 0-4. The nursery operates as a local authority school, offering a mixed-gender environment for its young attendees. With a capacity for 74 children, it aims to deliver a supportive and engaging foundation for development before they transition to primary education. Being a local authority school, it integrates with local educational frameworks to ensure a consistent standard of care and learning. The nursery focuses on supporting the critical early developmental stages of children, providing a nurturing space for their first educational experiences. What it's like Children thrive in this bright and inviting nursery, building strong bonds with supportive staff who have high expectations for them. Relationships between staff and babies are nurturing and receptive, leading to secure attachments, and children demonstrate a good understanding of daily routines. Staff are positive role models, fostering excellent behaviour and thoughtfulness among children. Local Authority School ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm Age range 0-4 Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ambrose Nursery Last inspected 24 August 2022 · Marianne McDowell 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 Children thrive in this bright and inviting nursery, building strong bonds with supportive staff who have high expectations for them. Relationships between staff and babies are nurturing and receptive, leading to secure attachments, and children demonstrate a good understanding of daily routines. Staff are positive role models, fostering excellent behaviour and thoughtfulness among children. Inspector highlights - Leaders are committed to providing a high standard of care and education and partnership working is a strength. - Staff attend a variety of training programmes, positively impacting on outcomes for children, especially in early years mathematics. - Children develop a love of books as they listen to familiar stories and staff are engaging in encouraging them to think ahead. - Children are kind and thoughtful, becoming active members of the local community through visits to local shops, the post office, and the park. - The leadership and management of this nursery are good, with reflective self-evaluation and a strong emphasis on targeted training. Areas to develop - 1 encourage staff to further enhance their practice to help all children remain fully engaged and consistently challenged in activities - 2 support staff to consistently help children to understand about healthy food choices and the importance of oral health. Inspection #10233636 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194663) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ambrose Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10233636 Lead inspector Marianne McDowell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194663)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY272230) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ambrose-nook-nursery-ol1-4hj-ey272230) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly about the nursery and comment on the progress their children have made. > They express their gratitude for how much staff have helped them develop as parents and the constant support they provide to families. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff deliver a suitably challenging curriculum that supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager acts with integrity in using the funding the nursery receives and goes beyond this to provide personalised support to those children that need it the most. Outdoor space Children relish their time outside and demonstrate good physical dexterity as they balance on wooden beams and navigate obstacles as they ride balance bikes. Staff teach children to take appropriate risks and challenges as they play, building their confidence and self-esteem. ## Parent Reviews of Ambrose Nursery 4.4 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIX_6wmuNtehMTSuQFvbkvLOP45NGNTOx-wt6tty-3IMnZuiw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Barbara Anna 2 years ago The staff are very friendly and welcoming, Lovely atmosphere. The staff are always arranging fun yet educational activities for the children. My son always comes out really happy and looks forward to her days to go. I would definitely recommend nursery to all parents. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWNk92U0NREAE!2m1!1s0x487bb821665891d1:0x3a0b9eddcfecf0b9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUBIM5RO6lcZftEuG8p09k0pSjtEHNvgtSANEKAd6w8-mA186S0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) heather Singleton (Heather jane singleton) 2 years ago Nice nursery my son enjoyed his time here whilst I did a course with lifelong learning for a few months he especially took to a member of staff areya. He will definitely miss the nursery and areya for sure. Thankyou ☺️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKNHV5RjFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb821665891d1:0x3a0b9eddcfecf0b9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUtcXHK3g4aytAnm0haDz_l1hGk2HjWx4gXHm3lCnbA-1rC_wCSyw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Naomi Leach 7 years ago My son started this nursery back in 2015 at 6months old he has come on tremendously since then he has gone through all 3 stages of the nursery from snuggle and grow to little explorer's room and is now currently in the sunshine room he really enjoys attending Ambrose and has made a lot of friends there the staff go above and beyond to make there stay at Ambrose a fun happy one and I cannot recommend this place enough its been amazing and myself and Daniel will both miss Ambrose when it's his turn to leave . [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZc3ZiNld3EAE!2m1!1s0x487bb821665891d1:0x3a0b9eddcfecf0b9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXvDryTzv_VRS14WfuPOb4J6meRx1iMMNoYzSYXRZ3KG5XSpwCE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vicky Green 8 years ago Absolutely fabulous nursery for my daughters couldn't recommend a better place all staff are very friendly and look after my daughters really well be sad to leave when my daughter starts school 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReWVQeExBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb821665891d1:0x3a0b9eddcfecf0b9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW_S7--RbSk6bbFUF1DbwpQuPkdaCm_paCvMUTALkuKVtL43N78=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) angela kay 2 years ago My little one enjoys it and get excited every time it nursery day [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqMVlhdW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb821665891d1:0x3a0b9eddcfecf0b9) Reviews from Google for Ambrose Nursery. 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