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Friendly Faces Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
·Methodist Chapel, Derby Street, Congleton, CW12 1HZ · Cheshire East
Number of places
20 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Friendly Faces Nursery Ltd, located in Congleton, Cheshire, offers a welcoming and inclusive early years environment where children are encouraged to make choices and begin their educational journey in a safe and supportive setting. The nursery prioritises high-quality care and education, delivered by a dedicated team of fully trained staff who are all paediatric first-aid certified.

Friendly Faces is committed to promoting healthy habits from a young age, providing home-cooked meals with fresh, wholesome ingredients and free snacks, while avoiding added sugar and salt. Emphasising an eco-conscious approach, the nursery incorporates natural resources for exploration, engages children in forest skills, and organises outdoor activities and trips within the community.

Beyond childcare, Friendly Faces extends its support to families through a toys, clothes, and food bank, alongside offering home learning and adult education opportunities for parents. With flexible sessions available Monday to Friday, the nursery aims to provide a nurturing and stimulating start in life for every child.

Our ethos

Friendly Faces Nursery offers a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages children to make choices. Their eco-conscious approach is evident in their use of natural resources, forest skills, and outdoor activities. They are committed to providing high-quality care and education, promoting healthy habits, and supporting families through various initiatives.

What it's like

The nursery operates from a church hall and has a cosy, homely feel. Children of all ages share the same hall, with young babies having a dedicated, divided space. This allows babies, many born during periods of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to have a greater range of social interactions with older babies, toddlers, and pre-school children.

Eco-conscious nurseryHome-cooked mealsCommunity focusedInclusive provision for SEND childrenAdult education opportunities for parents

Pricing & funding

Fees exclude meals which are billed separately per meal. Healthy snacks are provided on a complimentary basis throughout the day.

  • Meal price£2.50 / meal

Good to know

  • Meals are charged additionally.
  • Complimentary healthy snacks are provided throughout the day.

Key facts

Session types

Morning sessions: 7:30am – 12:30pm, Afternoon sessions: 1pm – 6pm

Food

Home-cooked meals and free snacks provided. Packed lunches are permitted subject to allergy regulations.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Friendly Faces Nursery

Last inspected 22 October 2021

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 nursery operates from a church hall and has a cosy, homely feel. Children of all ages share the same hall, with young babies having a dedicated, divided space. This allows babies, many born during periods of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to have a greater range of social interactions with older babies, toddlers, and pre-school children.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate about links between the nursery and local community, with older children caring for a community garden.
  • The manager plans a curriculum based on children's interests and themes, using regular assessments to identify next steps.
  • Staff regularly share books and use familiar songs to support communication and language development.
  • The manager understands how to access early help from other professionals for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The manager has a clear understanding of how to promote positive behaviour and support children's emotional well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1review how large group activities and free-play sessions can be adapted to more precisely meet the learning needs of less-able children
  • 2develop the arrangements for the supervision of staff to help them to improve their teaching skills even further.
Inspection #10210025 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager understands how to access early help from a range of other professionals for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is adapted to provide activities which meet the specific learning targets for children with SEND. For example, staff use traffic-light colours to communicate stop and go instructions. Clear routines support all children including those with SEND to understand nursery expectations.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that older children work as a team to care for their community garden and learn about the life cycle of plants.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 October 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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