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Farlea Childcare (Bridgtown)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Bridgtown Primary School, North Street, Cannock, WS11 0AZ · Staffordshire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Farlea Childcare operates on the philosophy that each child's individual needs are paramount, placing their interests, safety, and happiness at the core of all activities. Established in 1997, the nursery group has a long history of providing nurturing environments where children can flourish, gaining rich learning experiences during their foundational years.

They strive to create a warm, welcoming, and secure setting that encourages children to explore and discover themselves, others, and the wider world. Farlea Childcare offers a variety of services including day nurseries, before and after-school clubs, and holiday playschemes, demonstrating a commitment to supporting families with flexible childcare options.

The team prioritises being helpful and accommodating, aiming to meet parental needs by offering both permanent and occasional bookings, even at short notice, though availability cannot always be guaranteed. With multiple locations, Farlea Childcare is dedicated to high-quality care that fosters healthy development and positive experiences for children.

Our ethos

At Farlea Childcare our vision is ‘To ensure that every child’s needs are met by making every child’s interests, safety and happiness central to everything we do’. We provide a warm, welcoming and safe environment for the children to explore and discover themselves, others and the world around them.

What it's like

Staff know the children well and they develop strong bonds with the children in their care, resulting in happy and settled children. Staff prioritise developing children's personal, social, and emotional development, aiming for them to be confident and social when they leave the setting. Children develop close friendships, behave well, and are polite, following the good manners modelled and encouraged by staff.

Established 1997Flexible HoursBefore/After School ClubsHoliday Playschemes

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

2 to 5 year olds (for full day care unit)

Session types

Full Day Care, Before & After School Club, Holiday Playscheme

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Farlea Childcare (Bridgtown)

Last inspected 2 July 2024 · Caroline Albanese

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

Staff know the children well and they develop strong bonds with the children in their care, resulting in happy and settled children. Staff prioritise developing children's personal, social, and emotional development, aiming for them to be confident and social when they leave the setting. Children develop close friendships, behave well, and are polite, following the good manners modelled and encouraged by staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff prioritise children's language and communication development.
  • Children develop a love for reading by being read high-quality books.
  • Staff advance children's mathematical skills through interactions, daily routines and story times.
  • Staff focus on supporting children's physical development.
  • Staff encourage and support children's independence skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of routines so that children are continually engaged in the curriculum on offer
  • 2enhance the planning of activities further to focus more precisely on children's individual next steps in learning.
Inspection #10350794 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that they are kept well informed about what their children are doing at the setting

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified swiftly. Staff create individual plans with specific targets for each child and deploy a range of strategies, such as visual prompts, to support their needs. Staff work effectively with parents and external agencies to ensure children receive the necessary support.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from daily use of the outdoor area and occasional use of the school grounds. Outside, children skilfully throw balls into a basketball hoop and ride bikes along the path, supporting their physical development. Children also have access to fresh air daily during outdoor play.

Inspection history

Date: October 2018

  • July 2024Good
  • October 2018Good

Frequently asked about Farlea Childcare (Bridgtown)

About the setting

Farlea Childcare (Bridgtown) registered in 2016 and is situated in Cannock, Staffordshire. The setting operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff, with seven holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or higher.

URN
EY538330
Registered person
Farlea Childcare Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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