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Grow Happy Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.6(11 parent reviews) ·Unit 1 Rayners House, Bridge Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1PF · Tameside
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

The curriculum is precisely tailored to children's prior knowledge and interests, with staff continuously assessing their development. The local park is a key feature of the outdoor learning experience, where children are encouraged to take managed risks and explore safely under supervision, including running through fountains on warm days.

Following its latest Ofsted inspection on 10th July 2023, Grow Happy Childcare has been rated as 'Good'. The leadership team has successfully addressed previous inspection findings, leading to significant improvements in the quality of care and education.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong emphasis on staff training and responsibility for the safety of both indoor and outdoor environments. The nursery places importance on teaching children about their local community through various trips and promotes good health through hygiene practices and healthy eating discussions.

The key-person system is a particular strength, ensuring that staff have detailed knowledge of each child's interests and developmental needs, and parents are kept informed about their child's learning journey.

What it's like

Children arrive happy at this inviting nursery and do not want to leave at the end of their day. Staff help children to settle quickly and are always on hand to provide comfort and a cuddle. Young children show excitement in their learning and older children show their sense of responsibility.

Good Ofsted ratingAges 0-11 yearsAll-year, flexible hoursTailored curriculumStrong key-person systemEffective safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Nursery and holiday club sessions are from 7am until 6pm. Out-of-school club sessions are from 7am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Grow Happy Childcare

Last inspected 10 July 2023 · Richard Sutcliffe

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 arrive happy at this inviting nursery and do not want to leave at the end of their day. Staff help children to settle quickly and are always on hand to provide comfort and a cuddle. Young children show excitement in their learning and older children show their sense of responsibility.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have taken on board the findings of the previous inspection and risen to the challenge to improve standards at the nursery.
  • Key-person arrangements are now a strength.
  • Staff plan learning activities based on children's prior knowledge and interests.
  • Staff are now deployed effectively.
  • Staff skilfully support children's behaviour and help them learn how to share, take turns and treat each other kindly.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen arrangements for staff training and development so that the quality of education is consistently high.
Inspection #10282767 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The local park is a highlight as staff help children learn to use the play equipment and take managed risks. Children are well supervised by staff as they feel safe to run through the fountains on hot days and have the freedom to explore. Both the indoor and outdoor environments are safe.

Parent Reviews of Grow Happy Childcare

4.6
(11)
Marie Thompson
5 months ago

Our grandson loved it here only moving away to go to the nursery that was attached to his big brothers school. They were so good and understanding with him,really friendly atmosphere and nothing was too much trouble for them. We did term time only and not a lot of nurseries will accomodate this.

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Fatimaimam215
a year ago

It’s such a lovely nursery. We were new to the country and my son wasn’t fluent in English but from day 1 every one at Grow Happy made him feel comfortable. He always enjoyed the activities, learnt a lot of new things and they were always so accommodating and understanding of our schedules. Thank you everyone at Grow Happy ♥️

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Bushy baby
a year ago

Fantastic nursery ! Could not fault this nursery in anyway ! Amazing with my son , so attentive, friendly and welcoming staff ! It’s a family run nursery with amazing staff who genuinely are happy looking after and catering to young children’s needs . My child has developed so much and has always been happy at nursery . Highly recommend.

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Jade Callaghan
3 years ago

My little boy started here after moving from another nursery and he has developed so so much since starting. He has been saying more words and also reading letters which he couldn’t do before. He is always so happy to go in and I love how we get sent pictures during the day of what they are up to and descriptions of what they have been doing. Really recommend this nursery

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Amy Armstrong
6 years ago

My little boy started here around 9 months ago & has absolutely loved it from day one. The ladies that look after him are lovely & we get updates throughout the day on their app which I love. He's come on so well, they've really helped him with his milestones like crawling and walking. We class this nursery as his home away from home as he always comes back with a smile on his face! 100% recommended!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: September 2013

  • July 2023Good
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • March 2018Good
  • October 2017Inadequate
  • September 2013Good

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