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Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery in Higher Disley

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·The Old Church, Buxton Old Road, Higher Disley, SK12 2BU · Cheshire East
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery is dedicated to fostering children's curiosity, consideration for others, and self-confidence. Their philosophy centres on creating a magical and wondrous environment that sparks a love for learning, encouraging experimentation and experience through engaging and often messy play.

The nursery values each child as a unique individual, providing personalised encouragement to help them achieve their full potential. They are committed to inclusive practices, ensuring all children, regardless of special care needs or disabilities, have access to optimal learning opportunities.

The nursery strongly believes in involving parents and embraces their active participation in the childcare experience, extending learning into the home environment. They also emphasise the importance of outdoor play in all weather conditions for development.

Blue Grass Purple Cow strives to be a stimulating and enjoyable workplace for its staff, children, and parents alike, with a continuous drive for improvement. They also offer a unique 'Summer Sabbatical' option, allowing families to take a structured break during the summer holidays with a holding fee, demonstrating their flexibility and commitment to family needs.

Our ethos

Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery's philosophy centres on creating a magical and wondrous environment that sparks a love for learning, encouraging experimentation and experience through engaging and often messy play. They value each child as a unique individual, providing personalised encouragement and are committed to inclusive practices and involving parents in the childcare experience. They also emphasise the importance of outdoor play in all weather conditions for development.

What it's like

The nursery is led by a passionate and enthusiastic manager who encourages staff to, 'think outside of the box'. Children are thriving in a fun-filled and imaginative learning environment. Staff develop warm, nurturing relationships with children, providing many opportunities for them to communicate and become resilient and skilled communicators.

Focus on Curiosity, Consideration, and ConfidenceMessy and Noisy Fun LearningStrong Parent PartnershipsOutdoor Play EmphasisSummer Sabbatical Option

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around sessions, with an additional fee for extended day add-ons outside standard funded hours. Funded sessions do not cover meals, which are subject to a daily charge, although consumables are provided free of charge. Outside food is not permitted in the nursery.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Extended Day 15-minute add-on (5:45pm - 6:00pm)£3.25 / day
  • Meals and snacks for funded sessions (from 1st September 2025)£14.00 / day
  • Holding fee for Summer Sabbatical£10

Good to know

  • An extended day add-on (5:45pm to 6:00pm) is chargeable separately from standard funded hours.
  • From September 2025, funded sessions incur a daily charge for meals and snacks.
  • Consumables like nappies, wipes, and sun cream are provided free of charge from September 2025.
  • No outside food is permitted to be brought into the nursery.
  • A non-refundable holding fee of 10% of normal fees is payable for relinquished sessions.

Key facts

Session types

Mini Days (8:45am - 4:00pm), Core Days (8:00am - 4:15pm), Standard Days (8:30am - 5:00pm), Full Days (7:45am - 5:45pm), Extended Days (7:45am - 6:00pm)

Food

Meals and snacks provided, chargeable for funded sessions from Sept 2025. No outside food permitted.

Waitlist

Limited number of Summer Sabbatical places with a holding fee.

Opening hours

7:45am - 6:00pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery

Last inspected 3 August 2022

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 nursery is led by a passionate and enthusiastic manager who encourages staff to, 'think outside of the box'. Children are thriving in a fun-filled and imaginative learning environment. Staff develop warm, nurturing relationships with children, providing many opportunities for them to communicate and become resilient and skilled communicators.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff work closely with parents, schools and other agencies to accelerate children's learning and progress, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Parents are highly complimentary of the setting and are fully involved in their children's learning, receiving activities to carry out at home.
  • Staff plan meaningful and engaging activities that capture children's curiosity and 'can-do' attitude.
  • Children use mathematical language well as they play and their communication and language is progressing well.
  • The focus on encouraging children's independence is a strength, helping them prepare for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to fully understand how to embed the curriculum for the youngest children so that every child is provided with high quality learning experiences
  • 2strengthen staff's understanding of how to consistently promote the youngest children's physical skills to aid the progress they make with walking.
Inspection #10234965 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents, schools and other agencies to accelerate children's learning and progress, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff identify gaps quickly and put targeted support in place.

Outdoor space

Children enthusiastically recreate stories outdoors; they work collaboratively and share ideas as they build a boat using recycled materials. In the garden, older children develop good coordination and balance and enjoy digging and caring for their plants and vegetables.

Parent Reviews of Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery

5.0
(2)
Helen Rees
2 years ago

Both my sons attend and are absolutely thriving here. A brilliant setting with lovely staff.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • August 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • October 2016Inadequate
  • November 2014Good
  • May 2014Inadequate
  • February 2009Good

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