Age range
0-5 years
Building Blocks Day Nursery Anderton
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
42 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
About this day nursery
Building Blocks Day Nursery Anderton, established in 1996, is situated in a serene woodland setting between Anderton and Barnton. This Ofsted-Outstanding nursery caters to 42 children aged 0-5 years.
The nursery prioritises children's happiness, wellbeing, and curiosity, believing these are crucial for development. Its natural environments are designed to stimulate imagination and play.
The staff, passionate about learning, aim to help children achieve their full potential through thoughtful interactions. Building Blocks Day Nursery supports government funding schemes, accepting payments through the government's tax-free childcare programme and various workplace voucher schemes.
Our ethos
At Building Blocks Day Nurseries children and families are at the centre of our organisation. We believe that children’s happiness, wellbeing and curiosity are essential elements of their development. Our natural environments foster curiosity, imagination and play, which is valued and meaningful. Our staff enable children to fulfil their potential through timely interactions, sharing enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
What it's like
Children flourish in this exceptionally well resourced, welcoming and homely nursery. They arrive eager to engage in activities and excitedly seek out their friends to share experiences with. Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they display extremely high levels of well-being and engagement.
Ofsted OutstandingNatural environmentPlay-based learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 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.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Building Blocks Day Nursery Anderton
Last inspected 7 February 2023 · Vicki Brown
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children flourish in this exceptionally well resourced, welcoming and homely nursery. They arrive eager to engage in activities and excitedly seek out their friends to share experiences with. Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they display extremely high levels of well-being and engagement.
Inspector highlights
- Children flourish in this exceptionally well-resourced, welcoming and homely nursery.
- Children's behaviour is exemplary and they display extremely high levels of well-being and engagement.
- Children are very kind and considerate towards each other and the friendly staff.
- Children develop high levels of independence.
- Staff offer an abundance of praise and celebrate their efforts and achievements.
Inspection #10236728 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment on how well they feel their child is known and cared for as an individual.
They feel they are being kept up to date with their children's progress and next steps in learning.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and the special educational needs coordinator effectively liaise with a range of external agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They quickly identify children who need additional support and plan meticulously to implement the advice of professionals to close any gaps in learning.
Outdoor space
Older children concentrate intently as they practise problem-solving in the water area. For example, in the outdoor water area, the children independently find the way to fill up the water tray by connecting the water tube to the tap and turning it on.
Parent Reviews of Building Blocks Day Nursery Anderton
5.0
(2)
kathryn hassell
4 years ago
fabulous small home like nursery, used from baby room to starting school. Staff are lovely, focus on the needs of the child as individual. Encouraged and supported with speech therapy work and helped built life skills and school readiness. Always updating and information sharing with parents and delt with the covid situation well. Supporting families financially aswell.
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Catherine Holman
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: February 2017
- February 2023Outstanding
- February 2017Outstanding
Frequently asked about Building Blocks Day Nursery Anderton
About the setting
Building Blocks Day Nursery Anderton was registered in 2015. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week between Christmas and New Year, with sessions from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY493508
- Registered person
- Building Blocks Day Nursery (anderton) Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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