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Country Kids Day Nursery Apperley Bridge

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.1(16 Google reviews) ·Brunswick Works, New Line, BRADFORD, BD10 9AP · Bradford
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Country Kids Day Nursery aims to provide a nurturing environment where children are empowered to make their own choices and direct their learning journey. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and connecting with nature, encouraging children to develop self-confidence and self-esteem through hands-on experiences in the Nottinghamshire countryside.

They foster an inclusive atmosphere, welcoming all children regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, belief, or parents' sexual orientation. The nursery operates with a flexible approach to settling-in periods, understanding that each child adjusts at their own pace, and provides support for both children and parents during any separation anxiety.

They are committed to preparing children for their next steps, offering a curriculum that balances structured learning with child-led exploration and outdoor adventures.

Our ethos

Country Kids Day Nursery empowers children to direct their own learning journey, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and connecting with nature. They foster self-confidence and self-esteem through hands-on experiences and a curriculum that balances structured learning with child-led exploration and outdoor adventures.

What it's like

Staff effectively plan the learning environment and differentiate well for children, providing challenge and intervening to add value to their learning. Children work collaboratively, use language well, and make connections in their learning. Staff provide opportunities for children to practice new skills, ensuring knowledge is embedded.

Focus on outdoor play and natureFlexible settling-in approachInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance via card, cash, bank transfer, or childcare vouchers. A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a booking. No fees are charged for bank holidays when the nursery is closed, and a one-month notice period is required for departures.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Registration Fee£45 / session

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee required upon booking.
  • All fees are payable one month in advance.
  • One calendar month's notice is required for leaving.
  • Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, card, cash, and childcare vouchers.
  • Cheques are not accepted.
  • No charge for bank holidays when the nursery is closed.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Country Kids Day Nursery Apperley Bridge

Last inspected 4 January 2023 · Annette Stanger

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

Staff effectively plan the learning environment and differentiate well for children, providing challenge and intervening to add value to their learning. Children work collaboratively, use language well, and make connections in their learning. Staff provide opportunities for children to practice new skills, ensuring knowledge is embedded.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum builds on children's learning and skills, ensuring they acquire core skills for future learning.
  • Staff support children to listen, persevere, and concentrate, promoting physical independence.
  • Staff actively encourage babies and toddlers to explore their environment and engage in sensory explorations.
  • Staff are skilled at 'tuning in' to young children's communication, allowing them to lead conversations and providing thinking time.
  • Leaders, managers, and staff have worked hard to improve practice since the last inspection, with ongoing training and supervision to improve outcomes for children.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider how lunchtimes are organised to ensure that babies are not sat for long periods of time waiting for their food
  • 2support staff to consider different ways in which they can encourage children with less language to increase their vocabulary.
Inspection #10249027 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents describe how well their children are progressing and how useful they find the feedback they receive."

"They explain the key skills staff are focusing on with their children and understand the reasons why."

"Parents speak highly of the staff and leadership team and the feedback they receive."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support and challenge from staff. However, consideration is not always given to what more staff could do while waiting for specific targets and support from professionals, particularly for children experiencing difficulties with speech and language.

Outdoor space

Children develop their strength and coordination as they "squeeze" to undo clip fastenings on outdoor clothing, demonstrating confidence and persistence. Staff observe the quality of education provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assess its impact on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Country Kids Day Nursery Apperley Bridge

4.1
(16 Google reviews)
Jenna Shackleton
7 years ago

My daughter has been coming here for nearly 2 years (from the age of 1, she is now nearly 3). She has made so much progress and loves to go. The staff are welcoming and lovely. I have never had any issues while being here. They are always introducing new things for the children to be involved in like yoga. She has made lots of friends in the time she has been there and the staff are really good at keeping to what I would like for my daughter like naps etc. They have been on many trips including the woods, yeadon tarn, visits from Santa. They have lots of parent craft days which are great. They also have a play centre next door which my daughter also loves to visit

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Stephanie Brown
7 years ago

Disappointed that I'm only giving one star. I visited today with my 3 year old son. It was cold. Under 4s room had no toys but a kitchen but nothing in it to play with. There were a few books and that's it. The climbing frame and ball pool is good but could do with a steam clean and the food was terrible. It's a shame as my son had an amazing party here in July so I don't know what's happened.

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Rose Robinson
7 years ago

My son has been going to this nursery for a little over a year now and he loves it he’s 2 and already getting so far with his learning. The staff are very friendly and keep you updated with everything your child does within the day. My son is always so happy after a day here and that’s what matters to me the most, I will be sending my second son here too once he’s here . I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Elsa
3 years ago

Wouldn't recommend or take any child here. Staff don't know how to assist using bathroom breaks, ever seem to be around if you child gets hurt, never notices cuts and bruises on your child and act surprised when you bring it up, they don't help your child dress appropriately according to weather and blame it on the fact the weather was different 6 hours ago, they randomly decide if you can't bring your child in that day/week and fail to make records of owed hours, tell your child they are a different age than they are, don't feed your child sometimes because they 'got busy' and 'forgot' to serve their meals, they self diagnose the kids as to what they want for example autistic and then suspend children because they can't look after more than 5 kids at any time, pretend there is a contribution until you register then tell you it's actually a mandatory fee you must pay. I could go on and on. Relieved I pulled my child out now though.

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Lauren Dalton
7 years ago

Lovely little nursery. Both my kids have been here and have thrived from their time here and the staffs help :) nice little outdoor play bit aswell as inside with educational aspects too

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: January 2017

  • January 2023Good
  • July 2022Inadequate
  • January 2017Good

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