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Country Kids Day Nursery in Bishops Wood

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·House on Hill, Offoxey Road, Bishops Wood, ST19 9AP · Shropshire
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

Country Kids Day Nursery, situated in the idyllic Staffordshire/Shropshire countryside, offers childcare and preschool services for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in 1990, the day nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing both full day and shorter session options to accommodate diverse parental needs.

The nursery prides itself on fostering a homely environment where staff, affectionately known as "Aunties," are dedicated, highly qualified, and committed to continuous professional development. They focus on maintaining consistent care, ensuring stability for the children.

Following the EYFS curriculum, each room has its own routine, aiming to provide a happy and fulfilling day for every child, with a "Good" Ofsted rating from 2025 reflecting their standards. The nursery regularly incorporates outdoor activities, encouraging children to explore nature and engage in "getting muddy" experiences, along with occasional nature walks to observe local farm animals.

Communication between staff and parents is highly valued, with daily updates and the use of the Tapestry platform for sharing observations and reports.

Our ethos

Country Kids Day Nursery follows the EYFS curriculum and aims to foster a homely environment where children are encouraged to explore nature through outdoor activities and "getting muddy" experiences. They value consistent care, staff professional development, and strong communication with parents.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are reassured by nurturing staff, forming strong attachments. They engage in activities like exploring ice and learning about self-care. All children receive freshly prepared hot meals and snacks.

Countryside SettingEstablished since 1990EYFS CurriculumHighly Qualified StaffOutdoor Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Short Day (9:00am - 4:30pm)

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Country Kids Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 July 2025 · Johanna Holt

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 arrive happy and are reassured by nurturing staff, forming strong attachments. They engage in activities like exploring ice and learning about self-care. All children receive freshly prepared hot meals and snacks.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff plan and implement a curriculum designed to continually build and enhance children's skills.
  • A long-standing and close-knit staff team works well together and has access to training.
  • Children have many opportunities to practise skills through positive staff interaction and varied activities.
  • Parents are extremely complimentary about the setting and its welcoming, caring staff.
  • Independence is promoted throughout the nursery, preparing children well for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen professional relationships with outside agencies to seek swift guidance for children who may have SEND to help further enhance their plans of support.
  • 2Review the organisation of nursery routines so that children do not wait too long without accessing the curriculum on offer.
  • 3Support staff to enhance their planning and delivery of the curriculum during group activities, so that it meets the differing needs of the children.
Inspection #10410339 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say the setting is very welcoming and that staff are exceptionally friendly and caring.

Parents feel there is a genuine interest and love for each and every child.

They especially like the extracurricular activities, such as playing in a paddling pool when the weather is hot or visits from the 'animal man' and his exotic animals.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff complete detailed assessments and targets for what they would like children to learn and how to support them. However, they do not consistently work in partnership with outside agencies to swiftly obtain expert guidance to support children to be the best they can be.

Outdoor space

There is a strong focus on all children being outdoors in the wonderful and spacious garden. Children learn about wildlife and insects, and about growth as they plant and maintain their own fruit and vegetable garden. Older children enhance their physical skills by climbing tree trunks or navigating an assault course made of tyres.

Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • July 2025Good
  • March 2023Good
  • May 2017Good
  • April 2014Good
  • August 2013Good
  • January 2012Good

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