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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Crowgate Child Centre # Crowgate Child Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · Bishops Castle Children's Centre, Oak Meadow, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5PA · Shropshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Crowgate Child Centre in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 11 years. The centre operates all year round with specific hours: Monday 8am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-6pm, and Friday 8am-5pm. During school holidays, the hours are Tuesday-Thursday 8am-3pm. The highly experienced staff team includes those qualified to Level 7 in early years. Children at Crowgate Child Centre arrive happy and settle well, engaging confidently with activities. The setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 14th September 2022. The centre offers a wide range of stimulating resources and activities, both indoors and outdoors. What it's like Children arrive at the setting happy and settle well. They engage in activities and are confident to explore. Staff are warm and welcoming and provide reassurance and comfort, when needed. This helps children feel safe and secure within the nursery environment. Speech development supported Physical development Emotional development Good hygiene practices Strong parent partnership ## Key facts Opening hours Monday: 8am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-6pm, Friday: 8am-5pm (all year round). In school holidays: Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-3pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Crowgate Child Centre Last inspected 14 September 2022 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 at the setting happy and settle well. They engage in activities and are confident to explore. Staff are warm and welcoming and provide reassurance and comfort, when needed. This helps children feel safe and secure within the nursery environment. Inspector highlights - Children's speech development is well supported. - Staff support children's physical development well. - Staff quickly take appropriate action to help support the children's emotional development. - Children learn about being healthy, and hygiene practices are good. - Parent partnership is good. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities for staff supervision, to help identify training opportunities and build on their already good teaching skills - 2 help staff to gain more knowledge of how to provide challenging activities for children which have a clear intention and build on their next steps for learning. Inspection #10233738 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197031) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Crowgate Child Centre Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10233738 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197031)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386783) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Bishops Castle Children's Centre, Oak Meadow, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5PA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.00207/52.49405/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BISHOPS CASTLE - [Day nurseries in BISHOPS CASTLE](/search?q=BISHOPS+CASTLE) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=crowgate-child-centre-sy9-5pa-ey386783) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they get a verbal daily update of what their child has done each day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy a wide range of stimulating resources and activities, both inside and outdoors. Outside, children show confidence as they use slides, bicycles and scooters. Others play in the mud kitchen; they enjoy picking herbs and add them to their 'cakes'. Inspection history Date: May 2009 - September 2022 Good - October 2016 Good - December 2012 Good - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Crowgate Child Centre ### What is the age range at Crowgate Child Centre? ### Is Crowgate Child Centre a private nursery? ### What areas is the setting working to improve? ## Nearby day nurseries in BISHOPS CASTLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Crowgate Child Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 7.2 mi ### Wistanstow Under Fives Craven Arms · SY7 8DQ ](/nursery/wistanstow-under-fives-sy7-8dq-2575325) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.8 mi ### Craven Arms Childcare and Preschool Craven Arms · SY7 9PS ](/nursery/craven-arms-childcare-and-preschool-sy7-9ps-224082) - [ Ofsted: Good 11.8 mi ### The Ark Shrewsbury · SY5 0RF 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-ark-sy5-0rf-ey320350) - [ Ofsted: Good 12.3 mi ### Little Grubs Indoor Ludlow · SY8 2JU ](/nursery/little-grubs-indoor-sy8-2ju-2539369) - [ Ofsted: Good 13.0 mi ### Dorrington Nursery Shrewsbury · SY5 7JL ](/nursery/dorrington-nursery-sy5-7jl-ey539101) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 15.0 mi ### Busy Bodies Child Care Centre Ludlow · SY8 1RZ 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bodies-child-care-centre-sy8-1rz-ey561581) [See all nurseries in BISHOPS CASTLE →](/search?q=BISHOPS+CASTLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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