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Enchanting Childcare # Enchanting Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · Kingsway Community Centre, Thatcham Avenue Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2GS · Gloucestershire Number of places 70 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Enchanting Childcare, established in 2019, operates from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for one week at the end of the summer holidays and two weeks over Christmas. This childcare setting, located in Quedgeley, Gloucester, caters to children aged 0 to 10 years. In their latest Ofsted inspection on 18th June 2024, Enchanting Childcare received a "Good" overall rating. The friendly staff prioritise a welcoming environment, helping children to settle in easily. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff modelling language and introducing new vocabulary to encourage children to express their interests. For children who speak English as an additional language, leaders and staff closely monitor their progress and provide targeted support. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children enjoying activities such as making "mud cakes" and engaging in games that build physical skills, including climbing equipment and riding bicycles. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and the dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) ensures good provisions are in place to promote their learning. Parents have shared positive feedback, noting that staff keep them well-informed about their children's progress and that their children are very happy at the setting. What it's like The friendly staff greet children, helping them to separate from parents easily. Leaders and staff provide a welcoming environment with resources and activities to motivate children to explore. Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, setting clear boundaries to keep children safe. Good Ofsted rating Strong communication focus Lots of outdoor play Effective SEND support Strong parent partnerships Welcoming environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week at the end of the summer holidays and two weeks at Christmas. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Enchanting Childcare Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10310936 Lead inspector Victoria Nicolson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253279)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2525198) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=enchanting-childcare-gl2-2gs-2525198) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Enchanting Childcare Last inspected 18 June 2024 · Victoria Nicolson 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 The friendly staff greet children, helping them to separate from parents easily. Leaders and staff provide a welcoming environment with resources and activities to motivate children to explore. Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, setting clear boundaries to keep children safe. Inspector highlights - The curriculum has a high focus on promoting and developing children's communication and language development. - Children have lots of opportunities to have fresh air and exercise, and staff promote children's physical development well. - Since the last inspection, leaders and staff have worked together as a team to make the necessary improvements to the provision. - Partnerships with parents are strong and well established. - Children who have delays in their learning or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have good support in place. Areas to develop - 1 develop the organisation of group times, to help children to remain focused and engaged in learning - 2 support staff to use the older and most able children's emerging interests more effectively and extend their learning even further Inspection #10310936 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253279) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that staff keep them well informed about their children's progress. > They say that their children are very happy and enjoy their time at the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who have delays in their learning or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have good support in place to promote their learning further. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children work together to make 'mud cakes' in the garden. Children enjoy being outside playing with their friends and staff skilfully involve children in games to build on their physical skills. They eagerly climb the equipment and race their friends around the garden on the bicycles. EAL / language support Leaders and staff recognise that some children who speak English as an additional language need more support with developing their language and communication skills. They closely monitor children's language development and check their understanding to provide more targeted support. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: May 2022 - June 2024 Good - September 2023 Requires improvement - May 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Enchanting Childcare ### How is English language support handled for children who speak other languages? ### What do parents say about Enchanting Childcare? ### Where is Enchanting Childcare located? ### Does Enchanting Childcare take babies? ### What outdoor space does Enchanting Childcare use? ### Is Enchanting Childcare a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Gloucester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Enchanting Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Barbar Nursery Gloucester · GL2 4QP ](/nursery/barbar-nursery-ltd-gl2-4qp-ey555413) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Enchanting Childcare (Quedgeley) Quedgeley · GL2 4PJ ](/nursery/enchanting-childcare-quedgeley-ltd-gl2-4pj-2861054) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### George's Playgroup Gloucester · GL4 0SS ](/nursery/george-s-playgroup-gl4-0ss-ey337506) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School Gloucester · GL2 4PQ 4.6(21 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-quedgeley-day-nursery-pre-school-gl2-4pq-2652979) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Monsters Childcare Gloucestershire · GL2 4PY ](/nursery/little-monsters-childcare-gl2-4py-ey535834) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Quedgeley Quedgeley · GL2 4NJ 3.5(20 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-quedgeley-gl2-4nj-101805) [See all nurseries in Gloucester →](/search?q=Gloucester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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