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Back to the Garden Childcare Lymm # Back to the Garden Childcare Lymm Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Back To The Garden Childcare, 88 Statham Avenue, Lymm, WA13 9NL · Warrington Number of places 105 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Warrington 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 Back to the Garden Childcare in Lymm offers a unique, nature-inspired learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and develop a lifelong love for learning. The nursery focuses on a 'slow childcare' approach, allowing children the time and space to learn organically at their own pace without undue pressure. Emphasising a holistic approach, the curriculum is deeply rooted in outdoor pedagogy and community, complemented by a Forest School, an Atelier for artistic expression, and a Sensory Hub. The nursery is committed to ethical and affordable childcare, fostering a secure and nurturing atmosphere where integrity, safety, child-centred learning, strong connections within the community, and the well-being of every child and family are paramount. They believe that every child possesses immense potential and should be empowered to drive their own learning journey, supported by a caring and dedicated team. Our ethos Our vision is to provide a childcare community in which we support young children to become competent, confident and caring learners and communicators. Healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to our community and wider society. What it's like Children thrive in this bright and well-organised setting, building positive relationships with calm, nurturing staff who have high expectations for their progress. The well-embedded key-person system helps staff to know children intimately and support their emotional understanding, fostering a sense of safety and security. Leaders have crafted an ambitious curriculum that progressively builds children's skills, with staff seamlessly integrating learning opportunities into daily routines across all age groups, ensuring children embed skills in all areas of learning. Nature-inspired learning Child-led approach Forest School Holistic development Ethical childcare ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/blog/intuition-and-integrity-in-business-celebrating-anita-roddick-on-iwd) ## Key facts Food Freshly prepared, homemade food with fresh juice and homemade bread. Weaning-trained chef on-site. Staff Dedicated team focused on child's happiness and growth Opening hours Mon-Fri / 7:30am - 6pm Age range Babies from 4 months Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist No waitlist mentioned, prompt to enquire ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Back to the Garden Childcare Lymm Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10380712 Lead inspector Marianne McDowell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281704)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711320) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://backtothegardenchildcare.com) Back To The Garden Childcare, 88 Statham Avenue, Lymm, WA13 9NL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.48637/53.3833/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Lymm - [Day nurseries in Lymm](/search?q=Lymm) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=back-to-the-garden-childcare-lymm-wa13-9nl-2711320) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Back to the Garden Childcare Lymm Last inspected 5 June 2025 · 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 well-organised setting, building positive relationships with calm, nurturing staff who have high expectations for their progress. The well-embedded key-person system helps staff to know children intimately and support their emotional understanding, fostering a sense of safety and security. Leaders have crafted an ambitious curriculum that progressively builds children's skills, with staff seamlessly integrating learning opportunities into daily routines across all age groups, ensuring children embed skills in all areas of learning. Inspector highlights - Leaders are reflective and ambitious, striving to provide a high standard of care and education and acting with integrity when using funding. - Leaders forge strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Staff support children to understand their emotions and use strategies to help them solve minor conflicts. - Hygiene processes are highly effective, and the setting is meticulously clean and well organised. - Opportunities for outdoor play are plentiful, and children develop good physical dexterity, confidence and resilience. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to use more effective body language in order to strengthen their interactions with children - 2 provide further training to ensure that all staff understand the curriculum and know how to implement it consistently. Inspection #10380712 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281704) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders forge strong relationships with parents and carers and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide tailored support and detailed individual plans for children with SEND. This collaborative approach helps children with SEND to make good progress. Outdoor space Opportunities for outdoor play are plentiful. Children demonstrate good physical dexterity as they navigate the secure and purposeful outdoor area, building their large-muscle skills as they climb and balance. Staff teach children to take appropriate risks and challenges as they play. ## Parent Reviews of Back to the Garden Childcare Lymm 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJEzAYCx90HLm_ZclSLsiZY6Bfeql1ZU6tdgzfzsmtukzCKCw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Piano Me a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUbGVYQmVBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b01a8df24ebcb:0x71f0c5974ff6c92b) Reviews from Google for Back to the Garden Childcare Lymm. 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