--- title: "(Closed) Curious Learners Childcare, Swindon (SN5)" description: "This nursery has closed. Curious Learners Childcare, a nursery in Swindon (SN5) — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Curious Learners Childcare # Curious Learners Childcare in Swindon (SN5) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · The Farm House Bodiam Drive, Swindon, SN5 8BE · Swindon Number of places 37 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Swindon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Curious Learners Childcare in Swindon offers a nurturing, home-like environment for children between 6 months and 4 years old, designed to celebrate each child's individual growth and inspire a love of learning. The nursery focuses on empowering children to make choices, fostering emotional support, and encouraging them to learn from mistakes. Highly qualified practitioners act as role models, guiding children's interests and curiosity. The setting operates 50 weeks a year, from 7:45 AM to 6 PM, providing flexible childcare options. The nursery maintains strong parent partnerships through the Famly app, offering weekly planning updates and monthly newsletters, ensuring parents are actively involved in their child’s educational journey. Safety and security are paramount, with strictly controlled access, vigilant monitoring, and thorough staff vetting through DBS checks. Regular risk assessments are conducted for both indoor and outdoor areas, and children are taught about personal safety as part of the curriculum. The nursery encourages outdoor play in all weathers, utilising the garden as a dynamic learning space. Curious Learners Childcare is committed to providing a secure and stimulating environment where every child feels valued, heard, and supported in reaching their full potential, with a limited number of spots available and a current waiting list until September 2026. Our ethos Curious Learners Childcare is committed to providing a secure and stimulating environment where every child feels valued, heard, and supported in reaching their full potential. They focus on empowering children to make choices, fostering emotional support, and encouraging them to learn from mistakes, with practitioners guiding children's interests and curiosity. Outdoor play is encouraged in all weathers, utilising the garden as a dynamic learning space. What it's like Children enter the nursery with confidence and readily approach staff to share their news, showing they feel safe and secure. Even the youngest and newest children settle quickly with their special adult, who knows their routines and individual needs very well. Children eagerly join in with the activities and concentrate well, showing a positive attitude towards their learning. Home-like, flexible childcare Strong parent partnerships Emphasis on individuality and emotional support Outdoor learning in all weathers ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.curiouslearners.org/admissions) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Curious Learners Childcare Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10300010 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224447)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734234) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=curious-learners-childcare-sn5-8be-2734234) ## Key facts Waitlist Very limited availability, waiting list until September 2026 Opening hours 7:45 AM - 6 PM, 50 weeks a year Age range 6 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Curious Learners Childcare Last inspected 23 June 2023 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 enter the nursery with confidence and readily approach staff to share their news, showing they feel safe and secure. Even the youngest and newest children settle quickly with their special adult, who knows their routines and individual needs very well. Children eagerly join in with the activities and concentrate well, showing a positive attitude towards their learning. Inspector highlights - Children enter the nursery with confidence and readily approach staff to share their news. - The manager has a clear intent for the curriculum and identifies any possible gaps in learning quickly. - Children develop good levels of independence, preparing them for their next steps. - Staff support children's behaviour well, helping them understand their feelings and learn to share. - Children develop a positive attitude towards fresh air and exercise, using the outdoor area for various physical activities. Areas to develop - 1 increase opportunities for older children to develop their listening skills and take turns in conversations in large-group activities - 2 help staff understand the importance of story time as part of the curriculum, for all children. Inspection #10300010 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224447) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they are very happy with the progress their children are making at nursery. > They say that communication between staff and parents is positive. > Parents particularly enjoy the stay-and-play sessions and report that these mean they feel involved in their children's play and learning at nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Any possible gaps in learning are identified quickly and additional support put in place to help children catch up. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language and children who receive additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. Additional funding is used well to help close any gaps in learning and children catch up, particularly with their social skills and communication and language. Outdoor space Children develop a positive attitude towards fresh air and exercise. They ride tricycles, climb ladders, and use the slide. Older children work cooperatively on a three-seated bike to move around the outdoor area and negotiate space well. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. 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