--- title: "Cabbage Patch Preschool — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Cabbage Patch Preschool, a nursery in Heywood — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Cabbage Patch Preschool # Cabbage Patch Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · St. Margarets School, Heys Lane, HEYWOOD, OL10 3RD · Rochdale Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Rochdale About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cabbage Patch Preschool in Heywood, OL10 3RD, operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises, providing a stimulating and well-resourced environment where children aged 2 to 4 years settle quickly. Open from 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday, term-time only, the preschool focuses on a well-planned curriculum that allows children to explore their interests through various activities. The curriculum priorities include speech and language development, fostering independence, and building confidence in making choices, ensuring children make good progress. The dedicated staff, described as kind and friendly, build secure attachments with the children, promoting their confidence and emotional well-being. This early years setting, which received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted on 14/12/2022, effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). A passionate special educational needs coordinator works closely with key persons and parents, using effective early assessments and making appropriate referrals to external agencies to ensure children receive the necessary support. Children at Cabbage Patch Preschool also benefit from regular outdoor play, where they can develop physical skills through activities like running, using wheeled toys, yoga, and football. The preschool also promotes independence from an early age, encouraging children to wash their hands and self-serve snacks, fostering good hygiene and healthy lifestyle awareness. Parents consistently describe the setting as "amazing," highlighting the strong relationships between staff and families. What it's like Children settle quickly into this stimulating and well-resourced environment. Leaders plan their curriculum well, allowing children to explore their interests and engage in a range of activities. Children form secure attachments with staff, become independent learners, and exhibit good behaviour. Stimulating environment Well-planned curriculum Strong SEND support Outdoor play opportunities Promoting independence Positive parent relationships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cabbage Patch Preschool Last inspected 14 December 2022 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 settle quickly into this stimulating and well-resourced environment. Leaders plan their curriculum well, allowing children to explore their interests and engage in a range of activities. Children form secure attachments with staff, become independent learners, and exhibit good behaviour. Inspector highlights - Children enter the setting happily and separate from their carers well. - Staff are kind and friendly and work hard to help children to feel at home in the setting. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. - Relationships with parents are very good. - Children are encouraged to be independent from the outset. Areas to develop - 1 continue to implement the professional development systems, so that staff are consistent in their expectations of children's behaviour - 2 strengthen communication with parents to provide more specific information about their child's next steps and ways in which they can support their child's learning at home, to help them make even better progress. Inspection #10233724 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202216) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cabbage Patch Preschool Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10233724 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202216)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371182) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed St. Margarets School, Heys Lane, HEYWOOD, OL10 3RD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.23956/53.58976/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HEYWOOD - [Day nurseries in HEYWOOD](/search?q=HEYWOOD) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cabbage-patch-preschool-ol10-3rd-ey371182) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe the setting as 'amazing'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. The passionate special educational needs coordinator works with the key person and parents to ensure children receive the extra support they need. Effective early assessments are used to help identify where children may need extra support. She makes appropriate referrals to external agencies and works together with parents, supporting them to access available resources. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children have regular access to outdoor play where they can negotiate space, speed and direction, as they run or use wheeled toys. Children also have opportunities to take part in activities such as yoga and football, which develops their physical development even further. Inspection history Date: February 2009 - November 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - April 2013 Good - February 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Cabbage Patch Preschool ### How is support arranged for children with SEND at Cabbage Patch Preschool? ### Which funded childcare hours does Cabbage Patch Preschool accept? ### What part of the country is Cabbage Patch Preschool in? ### What outdoor provision does Cabbage Patch Preschool offer? ### From what age does Cabbage Patch Preschool accept children? ### How is Cabbage Patch Preschool classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in HEYWOOD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cabbage Patch Preschool. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Kids Planet Woodlands Lancashire · OL10 3BX 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-woodlands-ol10-3bx-2809658) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Beehive Daycare Heywood · OL10 3HH ](/nursery/beehive-daycare-ol10-3hh-2728905) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Building Blocks Day Nursery (NW) Heywood · OL10 3PN 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/building-blocks-day-nursery-nw-ltd-ol10-3pn-ey461027) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Derby Street Rochdale · OL10 4QJ 5.0(19 reviews) ](/nursery/fisherfield-childcare-ol10-4qj-2537186) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Tiddlywinks Nursery School (Heywood) Rochdale · OL10 1EF ](/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-school-heywood-ltd-ol10-1ef-2840256) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### St Josephs Pre School Nursery Heywood · OL10 1AQ 4.9(15 reviews) ](/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-nursery-ol10-1aq-ey443075) [See all nurseries in HEYWOOD →](/search?q=HEYWOOD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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