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Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre # Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Rodillian School, Longthorpe Lane, WAKEFIELD, WF3 3PS · Leeds Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Leeds 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 Daisy Chain Childcare operates nurseries in West Yorkshire, providing award-winning childcare for children aged 0-5 years. Rooted in over two decades of local trust, the nurseries endeavour to create a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment where children can thrive. Their educational philosophy centres on learning through play, fostering imagination and nurturing individual potential. Each child is supported in developing a healthy lifestyle and tailored learning experiences. The company emphasises a strong partnership with parents, assigning a dedicated key person to each child to ensure regular updates and collaborative involvement in the child's developmental journey. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, integrating both indoor and outdoor learning to inspire and engage children. Our ethos Daisy Chain Childcare's educational philosophy centres on learning through play, fostering imagination and nurturing individual potential. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, integrating both indoor and outdoor learning. They emphasise a strong partnership with parents, assigning a dedicated key person to each child to ensure collaborative involvement. What it's like Children are happy and settled in the calm working environment of this nursery. Staff take the time to build strong connections with children, which helps to develop children's self-esteem and confidence. Staff consistently promote high expectations for children's behaviour. Award-winning childcare Learning through play Strong parent partnerships EYFS curriculum Indoor and outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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://daisychainchildcare.com/funding-information) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre Last inspected 5 November 2024 · Ginny Robinson 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 are happy and settled in the calm working environment of this nursery. Staff take the time to build strong connections with children, which helps to develop children's self-esteem and confidence. Staff consistently promote high expectations for children's behaviour. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled in a calm working environment. - Staff build strong connections with children, developing self-esteem and confidence. - Leaders have designed a varied and ambitious curriculum. - Staff frequently support and develop children's mathematical thinking. - Leaders deliver high-quality training to staff, positively impacting children's development. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently place a sharp focus on developing children's vocabulary in their interactions with children, such as by developing their questioning techniques - 2 focus more consistently on what children need to learn next when planning activities in order to continually extend and maximise children's understanding and skills. Inspection #10364250 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263534) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10364250 Lead inspector Ginny Robinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263534)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY382403) 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 [ Visit website ](https://daisychainchildcare.com) Rodillian School, Longthorpe Lane, WAKEFIELD, WF3 3PS [© 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#/-1.50177/53.72999/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WAKEFIELD - [Day nurseries in WAKEFIELD](/search?q=WAKEFIELD) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=daisy-chain-childcare-at-lofthouse-children-s-centre-wf3-3ps-ey382403) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how well staff ensure children's well-being takes priority. > Parents are pleased with the level of communication they receive from staff and appreciate receiving regular updates about their child's progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make effective progress. Staff make detailed records and frequently liaise with parents and external professionals to review children's progress and decide on their next steps in learning. Children with SEND take part in all aspects of the curriculum. Outdoor space Staff frequently support and develop children's mathematical thinking during their play. For example, they encourage older children to identify shapes as they jump between them in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJJAuonaRzwYNB-8yc54WHFtkhUnHp4zyi71vlcU76wUyTrnQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michelle Walker 6 years ago Brilliant nursery with lovely staff. My daughter loves it here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVa0tUWlFREAE!2m1!1s0x48795d812aef60c1:0x78ae28b075a753fb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVFJeJzU9czKDNCdfy7W4uMogn-c3KovUsW7nX2XXWi-9BFMn4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vasanthaapiriya CV 10 years ago Great nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBLU9fbHp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48795d812aef60c1:0x78ae28b075a753fb) Reviews from Google for Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre. 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