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Children 4 Most at Squirrels Wood

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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5.0(20 parent reviews)
·Children 4 Most, Cemetery Road, MANCHESTER, M34 5AH · Tameside
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Children 4 Most at Squirrels Wood is part of a family-run group of nurseries established in March 2000, dedicated to nurturing children's ideas into incredible learning experiences and fostering a lifelong love for learning through an irresistible curriculum. The nursery aims to provide a fun and supportive environment where children can achieve success in all aspects of their education.

The curriculum is led by qualified early years teachers who focus on teaching children through engaging activities that make learning feel natural and enjoyable. They emphasise creating a happy environment where children feel cared for and prepared for their next steps in education, including primary school.

The nursery encourages parents to visit and experience the "Children 4 Most Buzz" firsthand to understand their unique approach to childcare.

Our ethos

Children 4 Most at Squirrels Wood is dedicated to nurturing children's ideas into incredible learning experiences and fostering a lifelong love for learning through an irresistible curriculum. They achieve this through engaging activities that make learning feel natural and enjoyable, creating a happy and supportive environment. Their unique approach fosters a "Children 4 Most Buzz" for childcare.

What it's like

Children show that they feel safe in this homely and welcoming nursery. Staff truly understand each child's emotional needs and tailor the education so that children progressively learn how to take ownership of how they feel. Staff have high expectations and promote positive attitudes, ensuring squabbles and disagreements between children are rare.

Family-run nursery groupCurriculum led by Early Years TeachersFocus on lifelong love for learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Children 4 Most at Squirrels Wood

Last inspected 19 August 2024 · Richard Sutcliffe

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 show that they feel safe in this homely and welcoming nursery. Staff truly understand each child's emotional needs and tailor the education so that children progressively learn how to take ownership of how they feel. Staff have high expectations and promote positive attitudes, ensuring squabbles and disagreements between children are rare.

Inspector highlights

  • The staff provide children with an engaging and well considered curriculum, which is sequenced and meets children's learning needs.
  • Overall, the staff are provided with a comprehensive package of training and support to enable them to deliver good-quality learning opportunities for children.
  • The staff ensure that children develop competent independence and self-care skills.
  • All children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals.
  • The staff help children to learn the language of emotion from their earliest days of attendance.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen professional development for staff to help them to better support children's communication and language skills.
Inspection #10355586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The staff ensure that the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are of the highest priority. The staff work closely with parents and professionals to support pathways to diagnosis and to secure wider help and guidance as required.

Outdoor space

The staff provide purposeful opportunities for children's physical development outdoors through lots of challenging outdoor play. They encourage children to develop new skills, such as climbing up slides or riding tricycles and balance bikes.

Parent Reviews of Children 4 Most at Squirrels Wood

5.0
(20)
Adrian Jubb
4 months ago

Over the course of just over 7 years, the staff at Squirrels Wood took care firstly of our eldest Edward, and then our youngest Jonah. We can't speak highly enough of the positive journey the nursery took our sons on during that time. They gave them a fantastic foundation in terms of their early learning and helping to develop their characters. They engaged in a wide variety of activities each and every week, helping them to develop their skills. We always felt confident that our sons' safety and wellbeing was taken care of. The staff always engaged with us in a proactive way. We would definitely recommend the nursery to any parent looking to place their child there.

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Helen Dunn
8 months ago

I honestly can’t rave about this nursery enough! Both my Son’s attended this nursery over the past 5.5 years, and between them attended every room in the nursery. They both really enjoyed their time there and both came on leaps and bounds with their confidence and learning. When my eldest left preschool to attend reception, they were impressed with how well he already knew some phonics, and could write his name and that was through the pre school at Squirrels Wood. All the staff are so friendly and kind and caring and get to know the children so well. I always felt I was leaving them in good hands. I have absolutely nothing negative to say or have any complaints. Such a great nursery with brilliant staff who take great care of the kids and always engage them in fab activities!

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Amy
a year ago

I have had the pleasure of sending both of my sons to this nursery, years apart, and I can genuinely say that their care is nothing short of exceptional. Every single staff member is not only skilled and professional but also incredibly kind, caring, and welcoming. My boys were always happy during their time at the nursery, and I had complete peace of mind knowing they were receiving the highest level of care. Choosing someone to look after my precious boys was one of the most significant decisions I had to make, especially with my youngest son, who requires SEN support. I can confidently say that the care provided here is unparalleled, and their SEN team is simply outstanding. A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Children 4 Most, with special mention to Ellie and Coral. This nursery truly stands head and shoulders above the rest, and I would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.

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Samantha Monaghan
9 months ago

Children 4 Most have provided the level of care that only a parent can dream of, they have met all of our daughter’s needs at every stage and because of this she has thrived. Not only is the care exceptional the education that she received was phenomenal

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Maria Unwin
3 years ago

Children4Most at Squirrels Wood are an absolutely fantastic nursery. My son has attended there for two years now and the support we’ve had has been fantastic. He’s had a speech delay and they’ve supported him, and us as a family, with that. He comes home from nursery happy every day, and looks forward to the days that they are there. I see that he has learnt new things all of the time, and it’s a pleasure to see. I like that they follow the early years curriculum, knowing my son will be school-ready next year without the need to attend a school nursery. The nursery is currently under new leadership, and I have nothing but praise for the new management team in place. The nursery has always been fantastic, but you can see the passion and expertise they both have for the children and the nursery and it makes it all the more impressive. I’d highly recommend Squirrels Wood to any parent considering this setting for their child.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • August 2024Good
  • March 2020Good
  • December 2014Outstanding
  • June 2009Outstanding

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