--- title: "Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW), Heywood | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-day-nursery-nw-ltd-ol10-3pn-ey461027 description: "Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) in Heywood — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.7/5 from 15 reviews. See opening hours and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) in Heywood Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 4.7 (15 Google reviews) · Building Block Nursery, Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10 3PN · Rochdale Number of places 99 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Rochdale ## About this day nursery Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) provides care for children from birth to four years old in Heywood. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and closes for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in October 2022 and gave it an overall judgement of Good. The inspector reported that children are happy, form close bonds with staff and settle with ease in the stimulating environment. Children make choices in their play and are supported to become confident and independent. Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents telling the inspector that staff are supportive and flexible. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make good progress. Staff work with a range of professionals to ensure children’s needs are met. The inspector recommended that the nursery should improve how it provides purposeful learning experiences for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors. What it's like Children arrive happy and willing to learn in the stimulating environment, carefully considered by staff. Children have close bonds with all staff and settle with ease, supporting their welfare and emotional development. From an early age, children make choices in their play from a wide range of resources and freely explore the environment. Positive attitudes to learning Strong parent partnerships Well-supported SEND children Highly confident children Good progress Independence promoted well ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Registered with Ofsted 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) Last inspected 12 October 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children develop positive friendships and learn to be caring and helpful. - Children become highly confident, motivated and eager to have responsibilities. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make good progress. - Children's independence is promoted well through good hygiene practices and learning about healthy choices. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents are kept fully informed of their child's progress. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to continuously provide opportunities to challenge children's learning - 2 plan purposeful play opportunities for the children who prefer to play and learn outdoors. Inspection #10236137 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199016) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how supportive and flexible staff are. > They feel fully informed of their child's progress and enjoy the opportunities to have parents evenings. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), show positive attitudes towards their learning, make good progress and are ready for their next stages in learning. Children who receive additional funding, particularly those with SEND are well supported. Management use funding with flexibility to meet individual children's needs. Staff are skilled in identifying additional needs early. They then work effectively with a range of professionals to ensure that all children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Staff do not always effectively provide experiences that consistently promote learning for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors. ## Google Reviews of Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) 4.7 (15 Google reviews) Alexandra V Brown 9 months ago Nearly at the end of my little boy’s nursery journey, and I honestly cannot recommend Building Blocks enough. It’s the most fantastic place I could have ever wished for for him. When Teddy first started, he was frustrated and unable to speak,now he’s thriving, and I can’t thank the amazing girls there enough. They’ve truly gone above and beyond for him. My little girl is now there too at 18 months old, and she’s receiving the exact same level of care, love, and attention. I honestly can’t put into words how incredible they’ve been with both my babies. Thank you so, so much, without a doubt, the best nursery in Heywood! 💛 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2podVJHaGZTalppTWs5c01XSXdUVjkzVDNKU01XYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bbb2042bf8247:0xb8901851fdf8b482) Sophie Jayne 7 months ago Where to even begin, first I’d just like to say this is honestly the best nursery by far in Heywood, and I wish I would have put my son in here as a baby up until he leaves for school, my son started building blocks at 2 year old and I can not thank them enough for there incredible staff and environment for the children there especially there caring and compassion towards the children, my son has come on leaps and bounds through the last two years here and absolutely adores coming he only wishes he could live there as he says, but you can not fault the place one bit they have the best staff for learning your little ones ready for school to hitting all the milestones they need to before age 3, and not to mention there has been times when my son has been unwell and the love and compassion was just incredible from the staff, the managers are just as amazing and set a fantastic example of leadership and support parents throughout anything, even if it’s just a normal day chat you can’t fault a single thing they do at building blocks, it is a fantastic nursery and I am honestly devastated my son has to leave and go to primary school as they really have made an impact on his life, my daughter will be going here when she’s old enough as like I’ve said it is honestly the best place for your children 🫶🏻 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGT2MwWnFSbTVGUlZacVZsQnJVMHQxTVY5a1dGRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bbb2042bf8247:0xb8901851fdf8b482) Luke White 3 years ago Not sure what Sadi is on about, this is a truly amazing nursery. The level of care they gave our son was humbling, and the amount of assistance they gave us was exceptional. Honestly chatting on absolute drivel if you think the ladies are anything short of five star. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlNmV5WG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bbb2042bf8247:0xb8901851fdf8b482) Augustine Ajayi 2 years ago Great. They really care for my daughter. She really improved during her time in this Nursery. Great staff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeDk2ejFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bbb2042bf8247:0xb8901851fdf8b482) Danielle Wilson Leyland 7 years ago Absolutely fantastic nursery and staff are all amazing my daughter loves it here. You all do an amazing job keep it up building blocks Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJbnJpeDJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bbb2042bf8247:0xb8901851fdf8b482) Reviews from Google for Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW). See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=13299156440057427074&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2013 - October 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) ### Is Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) LTD Ofsted registered? ### What is the nursery working to improve? ### From what age does Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) LTD accept children? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space does Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) LTD have? ### What type of early years setting is Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) LTD? ## Nearby day nurseries in Heywood Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW). - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Cabbage Patch Preschool Heywood · OL10 3RD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cabbage-patch-preschool-ol10-3rd-ey371182 - Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Woodlands Lancashire · OL10 3BX 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-woodlands-ol10-3bx-2809658 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Beehive Daycare Heywood · OL10 3HH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/beehive-daycare-ol10-3hh-2728905 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kids Planet Derby Street Rochdale · OL10 4QJ 5.0(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fisherfield-childcare-ol10-4qj-2537186 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Fairfields Private Day Nursery Bury · BL9 7TD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fairfields-private-day-nursery-bl9-7td-316757 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.2 mi ### Tiddlywinks Nursery School (Heywood) Rochdale · OL10 1EF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-school-heywood-ltd-ol10-1ef-2840256 See all nurseries in Heywood →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Heywood ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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