Growing Patch Nursery

About this day nursery

Growing Patch Nursery, registered in 2019, operates as a childcare facility in Shipston-On-Stour, offering full-day care for children aged 0 to 5. The nursery prides itself on fostering strong relationships between staff and children, allowing young ones to confidently explore their environment and choose from a wide array of engaging resources.

Children are encouraged to develop good physical skills through activities like balancing, kicking balls, and using small tools, alongside action songs that promote movement. The nurturing environment supports children's independence, allowing older children to freely access the bathroom and younger ones to comfortably enjoy cuddles during bottle times.

With 60 children on roll and a capacity for 30, the nursery is open Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas, with sessions running from 8am until 6pm. The team of nine childcare staff, six of whom hold qualifications from level 2 to 5, work together to ensure children's health and well-being are nurtured through freshly prepared meals and activities promoting awareness of healthy eating.

The nursery maintains effective safeguarding arrangements, ensuring children's safety through diligent visitor checks, risk assessments, and well-understood safeguarding responsibilities among staff.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Growing Patch Nursery, forming close attachments with staff. They move confidently around the environment, selecting from a wide range of resources. Children develop good physical skills and become independent, making choices in their play.