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Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery # Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery in Hayfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · Chapel Street, Hayfield, SK22 2JJ · Derbyshire Number of places 63 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery is dedicated to fostering curiosity, consideration, and confidence in children from three months to five years old. Their philosophy centres on creating a magical and wondrous learning environment, believing that messy and noisy fun is integral to a child's development. The nursery is committed to inclusivity, ensuring all children, regardless of care needs or disabilities, have optimal learning opportunities. They highly value parental involvement, actively encouraging families to participate in the nursery experience and extend learning into the home. Emphasising holistic development, the nursery provides a stimulating outdoor environment for experimentation and growth, regardless of weather conditions. The staff are described as a happy, respected, and appreciated team, many of whom have been with the nursery for several years, ensuring consistent and knowledgeable care. The nursery was also recognised nationally by Nursery World magazine for its unique approach, winning the National Award for Working with Parents. They provide daily email updates to parents, often with photos, and also use the Parentzone app for communication regarding their child's daily activities, food, and development. Our ethos Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery's philosophy centres on creating a magical and wondrous learning environment where messy and noisy fun is integral to a child's development. They are committed to inclusivity and holistic development, believing in a stimulating outdoor environment for experimentation and growth, and value parental involvement to extend learning into the home. Their unique approach was recognised nationally by Nursery World magazine. What it's like Staff ensure that children are welcomed into a safe and exceptionally well-resourced environment. Children are busy and full of excitement at the freedom they have to develop their curiosity. Staff set up the outdoor space well to create an area of excitement and fun. Focus on Curiosity, Consideration, and Confidence Messy and Noisy Play for Learning Strong Parent Partnerships Valued and Loyal Staff Team Award-Winning "Working with Parents" Approach ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged for extended day add-ons and optional meal packages for funded children. Consumable items are provided free of charge, but external food is not permitted on site. A holding fee applies to relinquished sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Extended Day Session 15-minute add-on (5.45pm-6.00pm) £3.25 / day - Meals and snacks for funded children (from 1st September 2025) £14.00 / day Good to know - Meals and snacks are optional, but outside food is strictly not permitted. - Consumable items are provided free of charge. - A non-refundable holding fee of 10% of normal fees is charged for relinquished sessions. - Funding applies to the 10-hour element of Extended Day sessions, excluding the final 15 minutes. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10295521 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226756)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477115) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=blue-grass-purple-cow-nursery-sk22-2jj-ey477115) ## 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 are provided and charged at £14.00 per day from September 1, 2025. No outside food is permitted in the nursery. Opening hours 7:45am–6:00pm (Extended Day) Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery Last inspected 19 July 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 Staff ensure that children are welcomed into a safe and exceptionally well-resourced environment. Children are busy and full of excitement at the freedom they have to develop their curiosity. Staff set up the outdoor space well to create an area of excitement and fun. Inspector highlights - Staff support children's physical skills effectively. - The manager and staff have constructed a curriculum to support and build on what children know and can already do. - Staff ensure they have a robust behaviour management system. - Staff ensure that all children are engaged in an activity at all times. - Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children's language development. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the consistency of mealtimes, particularly how food is prepared for babies for different meals during weaning stages - 2 support staff who engage with older children to enhance children's critical-thinking skills, providing time for children to think before they respond to questions - 3 review the organisation of circle times so that the youngest children have better experiences to build their concentration skills. Inspection #10295521 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226756) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents comment that their children do not turn around and wave, as they are so eager to meet their friends and learn." > "Parents talk about how they value their child's key person, commenting on how they really know their child inside and out." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Babies confidently explore the environment around them, discovering a variety of activities provided within a stimulating outdoor garden. The older children relish the openness of the outdoor space. Staff set up the outdoor space well to create an area of excitement and fun. They set up obstacle courses, which supports the planned day theme of water. Inspection history Date: September 2014 - July 2023 Good - December 2017 Good - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery ### What stands out about the nursery’s care and teaching? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### Which curriculum approach is used at the nursery? ### Which area does Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery serve? ### How is the outdoor space set up at the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hayfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Busy Bunnies Day Nursery High Peak · SK22 1AZ ](/nursery/busy-bunnies-day-nursery-sk22-1az-ey455536) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Inside Out Day Nursery New Mills · SK22 4DP 4.8(22 reviews) ](/nursery/inside-out-day-nursery-ltd-sk22-4dp-2665789) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### First Steps Nursery (New Mills) High Peak · SK23 7PZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-sk23-7pz-ey392081) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 mi ### First Steps Nursery High Peak · SK22 3JJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-sk22-3jj-ey346962) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Chinley Day Nursery Chinley · SK23 6FG ](/nursery/chinley-day-nursery-sk23-6fg-ey497467) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Sunshine Nursery School High Peak · SK23 7HU ](/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-sk23-7hu-ey343935) [See all nurseries in Hayfield →](/search?q=Hayfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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