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Greystone Nursery # Greystone Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Greystone Community Centre, Close Street, CARLISLE, CA1 2HA · Cumberland Number of places 35 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Cumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Greystone Nursery, established in 2013, operates from 9:15 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, providing childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery is situated within the grounds of Greystone Community Centre in Carlisle. With an overall effectiveness rating of Good from its latest Ofsted inspection on January 31, 2023, the nursery ensures children benefit from bespoke settling-in sessions and a successful key-person system that fosters special bonds between children and staff, leading to good behaviour and a calm, inviting atmosphere. What it's like Children benefit from bespoke settling-in sessions and the key-person system fosters special bonds between children and staff. Children's behaviour is good, and they happily work together to complete tasks. They are happy, settled, and safe, making many independent choices during play and showing confidence to ask for help. Bespoke settling-in Ambitious curriculum Well-qualified staff Love for reading High expectations for behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9.15am to 3.15pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Greystone Nursery Last inspected 31 January 2023 · Charlotte Bowe 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 benefit from bespoke settling-in sessions and the key-person system fosters special bonds between children and staff. Children's behaviour is good, and they happily work together to complete tasks. They are happy, settled, and safe, making many independent choices during play and showing confidence to ask for help. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from bespoke settling-in sessions. - Leaders and staff create an ambitious curriculum that ignites children's natural curiosity and imagination. - The well-qualified staff capture what children enjoy and need to learn next. - Staff support children to develop a love for books and reading. - The caring staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 expand the use of the new communication aids and support children with SEND to communicate more freely, to help them to make the highest rates of progress in their early language development from the very outset - 2 strengthen the existing arrangements for staff supervision and provide more formal and frequent support and coaching to all staff that precisely focuses on helping them to extend their good teaching practice further. Inspection #10262885 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209800) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Greystone Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10262885 Lead inspector Charlotte Bowe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209800)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462646) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=greystone-nursery-ca1-2ha-ey462646) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) reflect on their home life experiences during play. Staff are beginning to use a broader range of communication techniques, such as visual boards, choice cards and simple signing, to help children with SEND to communicate more easily. Outdoor space When playing outdoors, children demonstrate a good knowledge of how to keep themselves and others safe. For instance, they dry off any rainfall from the slide before using it and check that other children are out of the way before sliding down. Inspection history Date: September 2013 - January 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - January 2015 Good - March 2014 Requires improvement - September 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Greystone Nursery ### What is Greystone Nursery working on improving? ### What outdoor space does Greystone Nursery have? ### Which funded childcare hours does Greystone Nursery accept? ### How did Greystone Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### When is Greystone Nursery open? ### Is Greystone Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How does Greystone Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in CARLISLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Greystone Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Jems Nursery Carlisle · CA1 2EH ](/nursery/little-jems-nursery-ca1-2eh-ey560116) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Willow Tree Nursery Carlisle · CA2 4BA 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-ca2-4ba-2642286) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Carlisle · CA1 1PE ](/nursery/little-owls-nursery-carlisle-limited-ca1-1pe-ey319329) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 mi ### Wendy House Nursery (Carlisle) Carlisle · CA2 4AB ](/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-carlisle-limited-ca2-4ab-317413) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Kinder Park Nursery Services Carlisle · CA1 1LJ ](/nursery/kinder-park-nursery-services-limited-ca1-1lj-ey485777) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School Carlisle · CA2 5XW ](/nursery/it-takes-a-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ca2-5xw-2860607) [See all nurseries in CARLISLE →](/search?q=CARLISLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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