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Barrow Day Nursery # Barrow Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Furness Hospitals Nhs Trust, Dalton Lane, Barrow In Furness, LA14 4LF · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Westmorland and Furness 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 Barrow Day Nursery and Preschool provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn and develop through play. The nursery focuses on providing a stimulating experience for all age groups, with particular attention to outdoor play and exploration. Nutritional meals and snacks are provided daily, accommodating various dietary needs. The nursery also offers support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and works to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to school. Parents are kept informed through regular updates and have access to resources and webinars focused on child development. Children are given opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities designed to build essential life skills and foster curiosity. What it's like Children thrive in this caring nursery, quickly settling with enthusiastic and nurturing staff. Their emotional well-being is supported through effective transition procedures and positive relationships with staff who know them well. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and are developing positive attitudes to learning in a language-rich environment. Nutritional meals and snacks provided Outdoor play and exploration Support for SEND ## Pricing & funding Standard monthly fees are invoiced over 12 months based on a 52.2-week year. A discount is available for full-week bookings. Funded sessions include a food charge calculated at an hourly rate. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Invoiced for 52.2 weeks over 12 months. - Fees include a 10% discount for full week bookings. - Funded session fees include food, charged at an hourly rate. ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks provided; includes 3 meals and snacks daily and accommodates dietary needs. Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Barrow Day Nursery Last inspected 10 June 2022 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 caring nursery, quickly settling with enthusiastic and nurturing staff. Their emotional well-being is supported through effective transition procedures and positive relationships with staff who know them well. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and are developing positive attitudes to learning in a language-rich environment. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from experiences that help to promote their physical development. - Children are developing a love of reading. - Staff ensure that children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. - Parents are complimentary about the nursery. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the quality of interactions with children by ensuring that staff consistently extend children's ideas and build on what they know and can do. Inspection #10236706 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188465) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barrow Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10236706 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188465)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491983) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barrow-day-nursery-la14-4lf-ey491983) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They are pleased with the progress that their children are making and say that staff have high expectations. > Parents appreciate the advice and support given to them by the nursery and say that they are kept well informed about their children's progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff respond quickly to any concerns that they have about children's progress and ensure that children receive the support that they need. Leaders work in partnership with other professionals to ensure staff receive specialised training to be able to meet the individual needs of all children. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children benefit from experiences that help to promote their physical development. For example, children whizz round the outdoor area on bikes, pour from watering cans and make marks with paintbrushes. Children show great strength and determination as they carry heavy pans that they have filled with vegetables and use their fingers to pull the moulds off dough. ## Parent Reviews of Barrow Day Nursery 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUwmk3Y-JAs5iSAdMx8I8b4n3DvejvvJBb9TMPk_27Cm2RamrbQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Wes Roberts 9 years ago My child has gone to this nursery and then pre-school..the staff are fantastic and are all fully qualified with lots of years experience. The facilities here are second to none for developing your child. I live the way it's free flowing and your child is free to make their own choices. Also regularly kept up to date with how my child is progressing. The food menu is always rotated and cooked fresh so your child is given quality food for every meal. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReXVLR1hnEAE!2m1!1s0x487caf4ec638a0d5:0x85a281c99f54c122) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVPbYd77MbIq4P_HBlekklmK4Nnjlh-FUvXFWUgriL8og9qw7BP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jon Story in the last week After over a year of having our baby’s name down, the nursery cancelled the place 3 months ahead of her start date. There is NOTHING else available in the area at this point for over a year. Absolutely disgraceful and I genuinely have no idea what we’re going to do [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wUU1tcE9ORkZ4YTBkaGNsaFdSazFrZEhGNFExRRAB!2m1!1s0x487caf4ec638a0d5:0x85a281c99f54c122) Reviews from Google for Barrow Day Nursery. 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