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Chec Mates Day Care # Chec Mates Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · CHEC, 31/32 High Street, Telford, TF7 5AR · Telford and Wrekin Number of places 27 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Telford and Wrekin About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chec Mates Day Care, a childcare setting in Telford established in 2006, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, the nursery focuses on building strong bonds between staff and children, ensuring a caring atmosphere where little ones feel secure and happy. The setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 13 May 2024. What it's like Staff welcome children warmly and form close bonds with them. They use information about children's interests to plan their learning and development. Children behave well, learning respect and kindness, and all children, including those with SEND, make the best possible progress. Warm and caring Strong SEND support Outdoor play Experienced staff Good communication ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chec Mates Day Care Last inspected 13 May 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff welcome children warmly and form close bonds with them. They use information about children's interests to plan their learning and development. Children behave well, learning respect and kindness, and all children, including those with SEND, make the best possible progress. Inspector highlights - The nursery benefits from an extremely knowledgeable and cohesive management team. - Managers lead an experienced and consistent staff team, who reflect their enthusiasm and commitment. - The support for children with SEND is superb and this is a real strength of this nursery. - A strong emphasis is placed on supporting children's communication and language. - Partnership working with parents is strong. Areas to develop - 1 consider the organisation of daily routines so they are more flexible and do not interrupt children's play and learning - 2 extend the range of activities provided to children so they are able to make even more choices and become fully engaged in their play. Inspection #10347230 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248564) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chec Mates Day Care Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10347230 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248564)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/208180) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chec-mates-day-care-tf7-5ar-208180) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents are exceptionally happy with the level of care and learning their children receive. They say that staff are friendly, welcoming, and provide their children with amazing care. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best possible progress from their starting points. The support for children with SEND is superb and this is a real strength of this nursery. Children receive individualised support and the special educational needs coordinator works closely with staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure children receive any additional support they may need. Outdoor space Children have great fun as they play outdoors. They develop their large-muscle skills as they balance on blocks, spin around in spinning cones, roll balls down pipes and ride cars. Inspection history Date: March 2012 - May 2024 Good - November 2019 Good - March 2016 Good - April 2015 Good - May 2014 Requires improvement - March 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Chec Mates Day Care ### What type of nursery is Chec Mates Day Care? ### When is Chec Mates Day Care open? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### Which area does Chec Mates Day Care serve? ### How does Chec Mates Day Care support children with SEND? ## About the setting Chec Mates Day Care registered in 2006 and is in Madeley, Telford. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, two qualified to level 5 and three to level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm and provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children. 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