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Aunt Mary's # Aunt Mary's Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Stonehouse, Dell Road, ROCHDALE, OL12 6BG · Rochdale Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Rochdale 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 The setting's motto, 'brilliant, daring and unique', is deeply embedded in its approach, with staff acting as caring role models who support children's emotional well-being and foster a strong sense of belonging. Children are encouraged to be independent and develop the necessary skills for their transition to school. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, designed to keep children engaged and promote a good understanding of the world around them. Children benefit from excellent opportunities for physical activity, including walks in local woodland, and enjoy creative expression through dancing, singing, and art. The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of reading, carefully selecting age-appropriate texts and encouraging children to share books with their families. Support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) is good, with robust links to external professionals ensuring children receive the tailored assistance they need to make good progress and flourish. Aunt Mary's has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted. What it's like The motto to be 'brilliant, daring and unique' is truly embedded across this nurturing setting. Staff are caring towards children and are good role models. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Ambitious curriculum Strong physical development focus Good SEND provision Fosters love of reading Nurturing environment Good behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://homenicom.co.uk/area/rochdale/crime-rate) ## Key facts Age range 0-4 Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Aunt Mary's Last inspected 14 November 2024 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 The motto to be 'brilliant, daring and unique' is truly embedded across this nurturing setting. Staff are caring towards children and are good role models. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Inspector highlights - The setting has been relentless in its pursuit to raise standards since the last Ofsted inspection. - The setting has designed a suitably ambitious curriculum. - The setting prioritises children's physical development. - The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. - The setting fosters children's love of reading well. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to reflect on how they can improve their practice to help to keep children better engaged in their learning - 2 strengthen information sharing with parents to keep them better informed of their children's level of development. Inspection #10355740 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263946) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Links with external professionals are robust and children with SEND get the support that they need. They make good progress and flourish. Outdoor space Children are fascinated while building dens outdoors. The setting provides children with excellent opportunities to be physically active, for example, children enjoy going on walks in the local woodland, running up hills and talking about the impact exercise has on their bodies. ## Parent Reviews of Aunt Mary's 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWSEWXv0psLErutKS9S8BdIjHOyDjBYUD-92UCGzwkIPnysL3A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paul Ridgway 2 years ago My Daughter went here and she loved it. With it being in an nature reserve the kids thrive in the natural environment [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwZ2R6THF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bbc058fe5f7d9:0xcdc6f29ec136a422) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIO2ZnipcqfeD0FfBPCYVVcEdMTfuVGTus4VtADiOdXZ7Cs0A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kim Warburton 2 years ago My kids have both been to this nursery. They loved the area and going exploring the Dell. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwM3MyYUpBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bbc058fe5f7d9:0xcdc6f29ec136a422) Reviews from Google for Aunt Mary's. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14827805586824274978&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 - November 2024 Good - June 2024 Requires improvement - November 2018 Good - December 2015 Good - July 2015 Inadequate - June 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Aunt Mary's ### What is Aunt Mary's latest Ofsted rating? ### Does Aunt Mary's accept funded hours for childcare? ### What age range does Aunt Mary's cater for? ### How does Aunt Mary's support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### What kind of outdoor activities do children experience at Aunt Mary's? ### How does Aunt Mary's prepare children for school? ## About the setting Aunt Mary's registered in 2010 and is located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The setting employs 12 members of staff, 11 of whom hold an early years qualification at level 2 and above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round, excluding bank holidays, from 7am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged 9 months to one year, two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY413823 Registered person Right Start Day Nurseries (Greater Manchester) Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Requires improvement ## Nearby day nurseries in ROCHDALE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Aunt Mary's. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Small World Nurseries Rochdale · OL12 8RW ](/nursery/small-world-nurseries-ltd-ol12-8rw-ey253263) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Shutters Village Day Nursery Rochdale · OL12 7DW ](/nursery/the-shutters-village-day-nursery-ol12-7dw-316465) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Littlesteps (Rochdale) Rochdale · OL12 7ES 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/littlesteps-rochdale-ltd-ol12-7es-ey473586) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Supertots Day Nursery Rochdale · OL11 5AF ](/nursery/supertots-day-nursery-ol11-5af-316462) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kids Planet Gables Rochdale · OL11 5XT 4.5(31 reviews) ](/nursery/fisherfield-childcare-ol11-5xt-503234) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Stars Pre-School Rochdale · OL12 0AA ](/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ol12-0aa-ey562816) [See all nurseries in ROCHDALE →](/search?q=ROCHDALE) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Aunt Mary's Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10355740 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263946)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413823) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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