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Corner House Nursery Audley Road # Corner House Nursery Audley Road Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Townhouse, Audley Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST7 2UQ · Cheshire East Number of places 67 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Corner House Nursery Audley Road, part of the wider Thrive Childcare network, focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. They emphasise a child-centred approach to early years care and education, adhering to the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The nursery promotes learning through play, utilising a wide range of resources, including naturalistic materials and outdoor equipment to encourage free-flow and child-led learning. They prioritise physical development, aiming for children to be active for at least three hours daily, and offer unique experiences like Forest School sessions. The curriculum also integrates music, dance, creative arts, language development, and story time to foster holistic growth. Furthermore, children are encouraged to participate in cooking and baking activities, promoting an understanding of healthy eating. The nursery also focuses on wellbeing, incorporating activities that stimulate learning and benefit mental health, such as mini-farms, nursery pets, or visits from animals. To keep parents engaged, Corner House Nursery provides access to e-learning journals via the ParentZone app, allowing them to track their child's development and daily activities. They also maintain strong parent relationships through regular newsletters and parent evenings. Special events like graduation ceremonies mark key milestones in the children's journey through the nursery. What it's like Children make exceptional progress at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff follow children's individual interests and seamlessly thread children's learning and next steps through everything children do. To support children's emotional literacy in a way that is meaningful to them, they implement the use of a familiar story, 'The Colour Monster'. Child-led learning Forest School Physical Development Champion E-Learning Journals Healthy meals and snacks included ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Nappies, wipes, formula milk, healthy, well-balanced meals, and nutritious snacks are included in the fees. Children are also encouraged to participate in cooking and baking activities. Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Corner House Nursery Audley Road Last inspected 17 August 2022 · Jenny Smillie Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children make exceptional progress at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff follow children's individual interests and seamlessly thread children's learning and next steps through everything children do. To support children's emotional literacy in a way that is meaningful to them, they implement the use of a familiar story, 'The Colour Monster'. Inspector highlights - Children make exceptional progress and are excited and eager to learn. - Children develop excellent communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. - The curriculum vision is linked to the metaphor of 'filling a child's bucket'. - Leaders place high value on a collaborative approach to supporting children's learning. - Mealtimes are a social occasion where children learn to serve themselves and develop an excellent understanding of healthy foods. Inspection #10109727 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194950) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Corner House Nursery Audley Road Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10109727 Lead inspector Jenny Smillie Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194950)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY314264) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thrivechildcare.com/nurseries/corner-house-audley-road-alsager/%3Futm_source%3DGMB%26utm_medium%3DRefferal%26utm_campaign%3DGMBListing) Townhouse, Audley Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST7 2UQ Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. 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The nursery implements highly effective early intervention strategies, such as 'first concern' reports, which are recorded and shared with parents when staff notice emerging needs. The nursery has excellent links with their local health visitor, and two-year progress checks are coherently planned to be coordinated between parents, health visitors, and the nursery. Outdoor space All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. Children conduct their own health and safety inspections of the nursery garden to ensure there are no hazards. ## Parent Reviews of Corner House Nursery Audley Road 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXg-07NANgVWuia6cI2Pf8-L_eltz5Qo538UPHQOxJZyLbATutlHw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Luke Dickinson 11 months ago My little one goes here and it's a brilliant nursery, you can see they are slowly updating it since trive took over and I would recommend to anyone in the local area after a nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xodlpHVjRZWE5GV1ZGb04ycGxkMVpsVjNneU0yYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a5c67fb589fc9:0x3d939d7993a49d46) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUfW9pf4x6Ba-P7vnJzOG-m0qG9xgDERZMe-h20HJTJ2z49Yrye=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chloe Simkins 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwOE1EcWNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a5c67fb589fc9:0x3d939d7993a49d46) Reviews from Google for Corner House Nursery Audley Road. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4437063203383713094&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2009 - August 2022 Outstanding - February 2014 Outstanding - January 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Corner House Nursery Audley Road ### What is Corner House Nursery Audley Road's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Corner House Nursery Audley Road? ### Does Corner House Nursery Audley Road accept funded hours? ### What are Corner House Nursery Audley Road's opening hours? ### What age range does Corner House Nursery Audley Road cater for? ### Does Corner House Nursery Audley Road provide Forest School sessions? ### How does Corner House Nursery Audley Road support children's emotional development? ### Does Corner House Nursery Audley Road offer activities like cooking? ### How can parents stay informed about their child's progress at Corner House Nursery Audley Road? ### How can I contact Corner House Nursery Audley Road? ## About the setting Townhouse Private Day Nursery opened in 1991 and has recently joined a larger network of childcare providers under the umbrella of Thrive Childcare and Education. It operates from three rooms across two floors in a grade 2 listed detached property on the outskirts of Alsager town centre. The nursery employs 25 members of childcare staff, ranging from apprentices to level 6 qualified teacher status. The nursery provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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