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Channings Childcare Royton

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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3.4(5 parent reviews) ·Prospect House, Fir Bank Road, Oldham, OL2 6TU · Oldham
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Oldham

About this day nursery

Channings Childcare Ltd Royton, established in 1997, operates from non-domestic premises in Oldham, offering a warm, nurturing, enjoyable, and secure environment for children aged 0-4 years. 45pm, the nursery focuses on providing a comprehensive early years experience.

The curriculum is designed to build on children's existing knowledge, incorporating engaging activities such as trips to the local supermarket to learn about vegetables and cooking, and creative exploration through painting and collages. The setting places a strong emphasis on children's emotional well-being, ensuring a smooth settling-in period and fostering a strong sense of belonging, as reflected in its overall "Good" rating from the Ofsted inspection on 23 January 2025.

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent, with robust links to external professionals to ensure every child receives the necessary assistance to make good progress. The outdoor area has been redeveloped to offer more physical challenges, including an assault course, where children can develop excellent dexterity.

The nursery also promotes an early awareness of the world, teaching children about respect, acceptance, and different cultures, and uses additional funding effectively to provide enriching opportunities like farm visits. Staff are dedicated and enthusiastic, acting as good role models and providing clear expectations for behaviour while also prioritising staff well-being and professional development.

What it's like

The motto of providing children with a 'warm, nurturing, enjoyable and secure environment' is truly embedded across this wonderful setting. Children arrive with a huge smile on their face and are keen to embrace staff with a cuddle. Staff are good role models and provide children with clear expectations for their behaviour.

Warm, nurturing environmentExcellent SEND supportAmbitious curriculumRedeveloped outdoor areaFocus on emotional well-beingStrong staff morale

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.15am until 5.45pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Channings Childcare Royton

Last inspected 23 January 2025

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

The motto of providing children with a 'warm, nurturing, enjoyable and secure environment' is truly embedded across this wonderful setting. Children arrive with a huge smile on their face and are keen to embrace staff with a cuddle. Staff are good role models and provide children with clear expectations for their behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting strives for excellence and continually reflects on ways to improve.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent.
  • The setting uses additional funding incredibly well to provide opportunities for children.
  • Staff morale is high and their well-being is a high priority.
  • Children develop an early awareness of the world and learn about respect and acceptance.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to better understand what leaders intend children to learn
  • 2provide children with more time to respond to questions to better support their communication and language skills
Inspection #10367774 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Robust links are in place with external professionals to ensure that children get the support that they need. Gaps in learning close and children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Redevelopment of the outdoor area has provided children with more challenge in their physical development. Children enjoy taking part in an assault course and show excellent physical dexterity while climbing on apparatus.

Parent Reviews of Channings Childcare Royton

3.4
(5)
Kelly Wilson
a year ago

Outstanding Private Nursery – Highly Recommended! I cannot praise this nursery enough! The staff are absolutely brilliant—attentive, caring, and full of enthusiasm. From the moment we walked in, we felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and it was clear that the team genuinely loves what they do. The level of care and attention they give to each child is remarkable. They take the time to understand every child's needs, ensuring they feel comfortable, happy, and engaged throughout the day. The activities are well thought out, encouraging learning and creativity in a fun and nurturing environment. Communication with parents is excellent, keeping us informed about our child’s progress and daily experiences. The nursery is clean, safe, and well-equipped, providing a perfect setting for little ones to grow and thrive. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child. A truly fantastic place!

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Sue Kershaw
a year ago

I can’t say enough good things about this nursery. After a disappointing experience at another nursery, I decided to make the switch for my son—and my only regret is not doing it sooner. The management team is incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and a pleasure to deal with, as are the nursery nurses. My daughter now also attends Channings Royton, and I truly can’t recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Tanya Grime
8 years ago

fantastic nursery..my children have been coming here for 7 years... the staff are truely truely amazing....especially the staff and room leader up in pre school...those girls are amazing!

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Liam Hilton
a year ago

I was looking to put my daughter in there but heard that the management was poor so never bothered

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Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • January 2025Good
  • February 2019Good
  • July 2018Good
  • May 2015Good
  • March 2011Good

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