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Hoole Bank Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·Hillcroft Hoole Bank, Hoole Village, CHESTER, CH2 4ES · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
42 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

Hoole Bank Day Nursery, located in Chester on the edge of Hoole, provides an all-inclusive childcare experience for children aged 0-5 years. Open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery is housed in a converted building designed to offer a comforting "home from home" atmosphere.

Spanning over an acre of land, it boasts extensive outdoor play areas, including dedicated spaces for babies, a digging area, climbing area, soft play, and a vegetable plot where children are encouraged to grow and pick their own produce. The nursery fosters development through engaging activities like den building, treasure hunts, and obstacle courses, all supported by highly qualified and passionate staff.

Rooms are tailored to age groups, with a Baby Room for 0-20 months focusing on sensory play and a dedicated baby garden, a Toddler Room encouraging independence and skill development through messy play and role-playing, and a Pre-school room preparing 3-5 year olds for "big school" with phonics sessions, computer access, and extra-curricular "Stretch N Grow" classes. Meals, branded nappies, and wipes are included in the attendance charge for babies and toddlers.

What it's like

Staff greet children and their parents with a warm welcome. Children are confident individuals, who are eager to explore the exciting learning environment that staff have planned for them. Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum that is based on children's needs and interests and builds on what they know and can do.

All-inclusive childcareExtensive outdoor play areasHome from home environmentDedicated baby garden

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 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

Staff

1 staff member to 3 babies (0-20 months); 1 staff member to 3 children (under 2 years); 1 staff member to 4 children (aged 2-3 years)

Opening hours

7.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year

Food

Meals, branded nappies and wipes included in attendance charge for babies and toddlers.

Age range

0-5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hoole Bank Day Nursery

Last inspected 30 July 2024

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

Staff greet children and their parents with a warm welcome. Children are confident individuals, who are eager to explore the exciting learning environment that staff have planned for them. Leaders plan an ambitious curriculum that is based on children's needs and interests and builds on what they know and can do.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear vision for the setting and support staff in their professional development.
  • The curriculum for supporting children's communication and language is a real strength.
  • The excellent key-person system and accurate use of assessment mean that gaps in children's learning are identified early and acted on quickly.
  • Children's personal development is well supported, including healthy meals and independence.
  • Partnerships with parents and carers are strong, with staff providing advice, home activities, and stay-and-play sessions.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop further the curriculum to improve pre-school children's knowledge of mathematical concepts.
Inspection #10357702 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The excellent key-person system and accurate use of assessment mean that gaps in children's learning are identified early and acted on quickly. Staff have secure knowledge of children's needs and what makes them unique, enabling all children, particularly children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding, to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Babies use their senses as they explore the inviting baby garden. Children know they need to wash their hands when they come in from outside.

Parent Reviews of Hoole Bank Day Nursery

4.2
(5)
susan williams
7 years ago

Thank you to ALL the staff for looking after our 2 little ones x they loved you all and miss you already �. That graduation was so emotional but, the memories we have will last a life time ..If anyone is considering this nursery then We can 100% guarantee it. Caroline and Jess run a fantastic Staff that are kind, caring, thoughtful but, very professional. I never once seen an unhappy child including my own that couldn’t wait to get there.

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Rob Youds
8 years ago

Absolutely love it 😊 Both our children go there and have only good things to say. All the staff are really friendly and always tell you about your children’s day when it’s pick up time. They all know all the children not just the ones they look after and it’s got a really nice family atmosphere. Food great, activities great, play area great and can’t get the kids to leave when it’s home time! Regular parents evenings and information provided about how they are following the curriculum. Like I say literally nothing but good things 👍🏻

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Nathan Travers
9 years ago

We love this nursery. Staff are always friendly and seem genuinely interested in the well-being and development of the kids. Great homely feel to it and lots of outdoor space to run and play.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2012

  • July 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • July 2012Good

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