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Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery # Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Pear Tree Farm, Back Lane, Sandbach, CW11 2UN · Cheshire East Number of places 115 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Cheshire East 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 Apples and Pears Private Day Nursery, established in July 2004, is dedicated to providing outstanding childcare in Cheshire East, serving areas like Sandbach, Alsager, and Congleton. Nestled beside a working farm in Smallwood, conveniently located near Junction 17 of the M6, the nursery offers a distinctive learning environment. Children benefit from direct interaction with animals, expansive meadows, and fresh country air, fostering a unique connection to nature. The nursery prioritises a holistic approach to early years education, balancing children's health, happiness, and foundational learning. A team of enthusiastic professionals is committed to creating an engaging and fun atmosphere where children can flourish. With a recently converted cattle cubicle shed as a new nursery building, the facility now boasts improved capacity for 115 children, offering open-plan flexibility and seamless integration between indoor and outdoor play spaces, all with scenic views of the farmland. Our ethos Apples and Pears Private Day Nursery is dedicated to providing a distinctive, holistic approach to early years education, balancing children's health, happiness, and foundational learning. They foster a unique connection to nature by providing direct interaction with animals, expansive meadows, and fresh country air within their learning environment. What it's like Children enter the nursery happily and settle well. Staff encourage older children to support younger children and those new to their room, creating a welcoming environment. Easily accessible outdoor spaces enable children to choose whether to play and learn indoors or outdoors. Farm-based setting Outdoor play & nature focus Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - Nursery meals £1.50 / session ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am- 6.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Session types half day, full-day ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10300708 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229623)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714677) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=apples-pears-private-day-nursery-cw11-2un-2714677) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery Last inspected 30 August 2023 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 enter the nursery happily and settle well. Staff encourage older children to support younger children and those new to their room, creating a welcoming environment. Easily accessible outdoor spaces enable children to choose whether to play and learn indoors or outdoors. Inspector highlights - Leaders reflect on the quality of practice and have appointed additional management staff to coach and mentor newly appointed staff effectively. - Staff induction is thorough and includes essential training, such as in paediatric first aid and safeguarding, with a clear system of ongoing supervision. - Children develop a keen interest in reading, choosing to look at books and listening to many stories read well by staff. - Partnership with parents is good, with staff working closely with parents and professionals to identify children with SEND early and adapt provision to meet specific needs. - Children's physical health is well promoted through activities like dancing, riding wheeled vehicles outdoors, and learning about dental care. Areas to develop - 1 embed and build on the link between observation of practice and the support, coaching and training provided to improve staff's knowledge and skills - 2 deepen staff's understanding of how to carefully construct dialogue to avoid gender stereotyping, promote equality and prepare children for life in modern Britain. Inspection #10300708 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229623) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress. Staff work closely with parents and professionals from other agencies to identify children with SEND early. They adapt the provision well to meet children's specific needs. Outdoor space Easily accessible outdoor spaces enable children to choose whether to play and learn indoors or outdoors. Outdoors, children run and show increasing balance as they ride on wheeled vehicles, promoting their physical development. ## Parent Reviews of Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXqJIlIueEtRhKIJGesWZ64hHFSNRaR8IyKAZFM5rrOG95MBZI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Jason Simmons (Estate Agent) 3 years ago My daughter went to this nursery for nearly three years - and she has an amazing time! I can highly recommend Sue and her team! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtaFAyNUxREAE!2m1!1s0x487a5bb30a5c0163:0xd3d4f8003970b1a6) Reviews from Google for Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229623) ## Frequently asked about Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery ### Is Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery cost? ### Does Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery accept? ### Does Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery? ### How do I contact Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sandbach Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Coppice Pre-School and OSC Cheshire · CW11 2UR ](/nursery/the-coppice-pre-school-and-osc-cw11-2ur-ey540448) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup Sandbach · CW11 2LS ](/nursery/sandbach-heath-st-john-s-playgroup-cw11-2ls-305284) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.5 mi ### Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori Sandbach · CW11 4NE ](/nursery/kids-planet-sandbach-montessori-cw11-4ne-2851082) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Wheelock Pre-School Sandbach · CW11 3RT ](/nursery/wheelock-pre-school-cw11-3rt-305427) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### La Maternelle Family Childcare - Sandbach Sandbach · CW11 1YD 4.1(14 reviews) ](/nursery/la-maternelle-family-childcare-sandbach-cw11-1yd-ey497785) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.2 mi ### Bee Curious Childcare Congleton · CW12 4RQ ](/nursery/bee-curious-childcare-cw12-4rq-2771677) [See all nurseries in Sandbach →](/search?q=Sandbach) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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