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Formby Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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3.4(5 parent reviews) ·10 Church Rd, Formby, L37 8BG · Sefton
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Sefton

About this day nursery

Formby Day Nursery, known as 'Cullen House', is a family-operated establishment situated on Church Road in Formby. With a history spanning 48 years, the nursery provides care for children aged 0-11, operating as a day nursery for those aged 0-5.

Open 51 weeks a year from 7:30 am to 6 pm, it prides itself on being a smaller, family-oriented setting where each child receives individual care and attention to reach their full potential. The nursery offers dedicated programmes for babies (0-2 years), toddlers (2-3 years), and preschoolers (3-5 years).

The staff are fully qualified, experienced, and many are mothers themselves, ensuring a high level of care and understanding. They focus on delivering a varied curriculum across all age groups and preparing children for school, with all staff being First Aid trained and many having long tenures at the nursery.

Formby Day Nursery emphasises providing a nurturing environment where children are cared for as if they were their own.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by warm and caring staff, forming strong attachments and arriving excited. Staff are great role models, promoting patience, kindness, and respect among children. The learning environment offers stimulating activities that strengthen children's hand and finger muscles, preparing them for early writing.

Family-runEstablished 48 yearsSchool readiness focusExperienced practitioners

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 7.30am-6pm (51 weeks a year, closed 1 week between Christmas and New Year)

Age range

0-5 years (day nursery), 0-11 years (overall)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Formby Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 July 2023 · Kellie Lever

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 welcomed by warm and caring staff, forming strong attachments and arriving excited. Staff are great role models, promoting patience, kindness, and respect among children. The learning environment offers stimulating activities that strengthen children's hand and finger muscles, preparing them for early writing.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has an accurate overview of the quality of the nursery and is eager to engage in initiatives and training.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, with staff planning stimulating learning experiences based on children's interests.
  • Children's communication and language development is promoted well through talking, songs, and rhymes.
  • Children gain a great understanding of the natural world around them through activities like planting vegetables and searching for bugs.
  • Parent partnerships are good, with parents commenting that staff are warm and friendly, and information is gathered to help children settle in quickly.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that staff consistently call children by their correct names so that they can further develop their listening skills
  • 2strengthen communication with parents to enable them to fully extend their children's learning at home
  • 3promote further children's independence and self-care skills.
Inspection #10301478 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff are warm and friendly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff have recently attended training to help them gain a greater understanding of the benefits of children learning in the outdoors. This has resulted in significant changes to staff's engagement with children as they explore, play and learn. Children plant and grow their own vegetables and search for bugs and insects in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Formby Day Nursery

3.4
(5)
Lyndsey McManus
3 years ago

Most amazing nursery! Such a lovely environment for my little girl. Staff are so lovely. My little girl has additional needs and Lisa the manager who is also the senco helped her and myself every step of the way. Thank you very much for everything I will most definitely be back with my son xxx

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Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • July 2023Good
  • January 2018Good

Frequently asked about Formby Day Nursery

About the setting

Formby Day Nursery Ltd registered in 2015, founded in 1974. It is situated in Formby, Liverpool. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, with 10 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. It opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY479806
Registered person
RP511255
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on Domestic Premises
Previous rating
Good

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