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Blythe Bridge Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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4.0(12 parent reviews) ·195 Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST11 9HQ · Staffordshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Blythe Bridge Day Nursery Ltd, established in 2014, is a warm and welcoming setting in Stoke-on-Trent that caters to children aged 1 to 9 years. Open year-round, 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery also offers a holiday club during school breaks.

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 29 May 2024. Children flourish in an environment where staff greet them with enthusiasm, building secure attachments from the start through cuddles and reassurance, especially for babies.

The nursery implements an ambitious curriculum, skillfully sequenced to help all children gain new knowledge and build skills for school readiness. A significant aspect of the provision is outdoor learning, where children are encouraged to be curious, investigate, and develop independence.

The curriculum also effectively weaves in equality and diversity, promoting understanding of different cultures, beliefs, and celebrations. Communication and language development are prioritised, with staff encouraging engagement in stories, songs, and conversations.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-supported, with staff using language screening tools and individual target plans to narrow learning gaps. The nursery provides vast opportunities for physical development, from babies mastering crawling to older children enjoying rope swings.

What it's like

Children flourish in this warm, welcoming nursery. They arrive happy and staff greet them with smiles and enthusiasm, taking time to know children and families to help them settle. Babies are content, receiving cuddles and reassurance to build secure attachments, as staff act as positive role models, sensitive to needs, and respectful in their interactions.

Warm, welcoming environmentAmbitious curriculumStrong SEND supportOutdoor learning focusPhysical developmentPromotes equality and diversity

Pricing & funding

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
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. A holiday club is offered throughout the school holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blythe Bridge Day Nursery

Last inspected 29 May 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

Children flourish in this warm, welcoming nursery. They arrive happy and staff greet them with smiles and enthusiasm, taking time to know children and families to help them settle. Babies are content, receiving cuddles and reassurance to build secure attachments, as staff act as positive role models, sensitive to needs, and respectful in their interactions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish in a warm and welcoming nursery, building secure attachments from the start.
  • The ambitious curriculum is skilfully sequenced to help all children gain new knowledge and build skills for school readiness.
  • Equality and diversity are threaded throughout the curriculum, helping children learn about different cultures, beliefs, and celebrations.
  • Staff prioritise children's communication and language skills, encouraging engagement in stories, songs, and conversations.
  • Children have vast opportunities to develop their physical skills, from babies mastering crawling to older children enjoying rope swings.

Areas to develop

  • 1help all staff to embed the curriculum consistently to support every child to excel in their learning
  • 2support staff, particularly new staff, to identify when children need more support during routine times to help every child sustain high levels of interest and concentration.
Inspection #10343538 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

what a wonderful nursery this is and how much their children love coming

their children are safe and well cared for

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff complete a language screening tool to identify any gaps in children's communication. They use individual target plans to provide experiences that help to narrow gaps in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Outdoor learning is a big part of this setting. Children have wonderful opportunities to be curious, to investigate and to develop their independence to lead their own learning.

Parent Reviews of Blythe Bridge Day Nursery

4.0
(12)
Leah Sellers
8 months ago

I can’t recommend this nursery highly enough! All of my children have attended over the years, and every experience has been wonderful. The staff are so kind, nurturing, and truly dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming environment where children can thrive. My kids have always loved their time here – they’ve had fun, made friends, and grown in confidence. As a parent, it’s such a comfort knowing they are cared for by people who genuinely love what they do. I wouldn’t send my children anywhere else – this nursery really feels like a second home for them.

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Sharna Withington
5 months ago

I used to absolutely love this nursery and recommended it to anyone. Sadly, since the new management took over, things have gone downhill fast. You can tell things aren’t right when so many staff members have left in just a few months. The nursery itself is a lovely place with so much potential, and my eldest had the best experience from 12 months old to age 4, which makes all of this even more disappointing. I ended up pulling my youngest out with immediate effect after two years because of serious safeguarding concerns. What’s even worse is that it’s been over a month and I still haven’t had any kind of explanation nor an apology. For something that serious, the lack of communication is honestly shocking. It also doesn't sit right seeing that most of the recent 5-star reviews seem to be written by staff or their family members. It feels really misleading when parents are trying to get an honest opinion of the nursery and are looing for the best for their children. I really hope things improve, because this nursery used to be amazing, but right now, I couldn’t recommend it at all.

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charlotte-rose Cook
7 months ago

My son attended this nursery and I highly recommend it. Such a warm and welcoming nursery, all staff go above and beyond to make sure children feel safe and welcome. So much so my son never wanted to leave to go to school. I have recommended this nursery to friends and family and will continue to do so.

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Nicola Edwards
8 months ago

My little boy has been to both the main nursery and is now in the new baby nursery and he loves it. The girls are all lovely, will always fill you in on how their day has gone and you can tell they really get to know the babies. So easy to get in touch with and they’ll always reassure you and give any updates throughout the day. I’ve recommended to a few friends with babies and will continue to do so!

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Melanie Dixon
8 months ago

I truly believe different nurseries suit different children and this nursery is perfect for my Daughter. They recognise children with additional needs from an early age and are inclusive to all. The staff have been accommodating and genuinely enjoy working there.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • May 2024Good
  • August 2022Good
  • September 2016Good
  • July 2014Good

Frequently asked about Blythe Bridge Day Nursery

About the setting

Blythe Bridge Day Nursery Ltd registered in 2014. It is situated in the Blythe Bridge area of Staffordshire and is privately owned and managed. The nursery employs 17 members of staff, including apprentices. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications, including the manager who holds a level 7 qualification and one member of staff who holds a level 6 qualification.

URN
EY478015
Registered person
Blythe Bridge Day Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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