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Brooklands Childcare # Brooklands Childcare in Wigan (WN2 3EB) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 14 First Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EB · Wigan Number of places 89 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Wigan About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Brooklands Childcare Ltd offers a welcoming and very well-resourced environment where children from 1 to 4 years old are well-settled and safe. 30 am to 6 pm, all year round since 2004, the nursery ensures a consistent and nurturing space for young learners. Staff are attentive to individual care needs, including providing quiet rest periods, which significantly contributes to children's personal, social, and emotional development. The nursery particularly excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with leaders and staff meticulously tracking development and effectively utilising additional funding. " The outdoor environment is carefully risk-assessed, allowing children to freely and safely explore. The nursery also prioritises children's health through balanced meals, snacks, and activities like yoga, fostering a comprehensive approach to well-being. What it's like Children are well settled and safe at this welcoming and very well-resourced nursery, arriving happy and content to explore activities and resources. Staff are attentive to children's care needs, including quiet rest periods, contributing to their personal, social, and emotional development. Well-resourced environment Strong communication skills Focus on healthy living Excellent SEND support Positive learning attitudes to develop listening and attention skills Positive attitude to learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Brooklands Childcare Last inspected 10 March 2023 · Jade Patten 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 are well settled and safe at this welcoming and very well-resourced nursery, arriving happy and content to explore activities and resources. Staff are attentive to children's care needs, including quiet rest periods, contributing to their personal, social, and emotional development. Inspector highlights - Children are well settled and safe in a welcoming and well-resourced nursery. - Communication and language development is a strength, with strategies like "bucket time" to develop listening and attention skills. - Children are supported to gain an understanding of ways to keep themselves healthy through balanced meals, snacks, and activities like yoga. - Children display good engagement in activities and a positive attitude to learning. - Leaders offer an open-door policy, and staff feel valued and supported by the management team. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be consistent in the delivery and sequencing of the curriculum - 2 strengthen systems to be consistent in engaging less confident and quieter children in play and learning - 3 support staff to continue to help children to recognise and discuss their emotions and learn how to share and take turns. Inspection #10280169 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214490) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brooklands Childcare Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280169 Lead inspector Jade Patten Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214490)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295923) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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They comment how appreciative they are of the constant support that is on offer from the 'wonderful' team. > Parents particularly like how the nursery share their children's development points and the 'take home bags' on offer. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is very well managed. Leaders and staff track and discuss children's development to successfully use any additional funding for children. Outdoor space Staff risk assess the nursery environment both indoors and outdoors before allowing children to freely explore. Inspection history Date: October 2010 - March 2023 Good - August 2017 Good - April 2013 Good - October 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Brooklands Childcare ### How did Brooklands Childcare do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Brooklands Childcare suitable for under-twos? ### What are the opening hours at Brooklands Childcare? ### What stands out about Brooklands Childcare? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigan Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Brooklands Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Brooklands Childcare Wigan · WN2 3AA ](/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-wn2-3aa-ey295852) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Daisy Daycare Wigan · WN2 4BH 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-daycare-wn2-4bh-2549145) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Play Pals Nursery Wigan · WN2 4SD ](/nursery/play-pals-nursery-wn2-4sd-ey563215) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Play Pals Childcare Wigan · WN2 5QE ](/nursery/play-pals-childcare-wn2-5qe-ey541803) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan) Wigan · WN2 5EG 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/jack-in-the-box-day-nursery-wigan-ltd-wn2-5eg-ey488053) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Ince Ince · WN3 4RJ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-preschool-ince-wn3-4rj-2732416) [See all nurseries in Wigan →](/search?q=Wigan) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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