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Imagination Childcare

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·Moredon Childrens Centre, Montrose Close, Swindon, SN2 2JR · Swindon
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Swindon

About this day nursery

Imagination Childcare Ltd, established in 2015 and located in Swindon, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery offers a rich and engaging environment for young learners.

The manager has crafted an exceptionally well-planned curriculum that promotes inclusion and diversity, fostering a setting where all children feel valued and reach their full potential. Children demonstrate superb communication and language development, with babies babbling, toddlers practicing new language skills, and pre-schoolers engaging in meaningful conversations.

A unique aspect of the nursery is the introduction of sign language to pre-school children, facilitating strong relationships with peers who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children with SEND, creating positive links with outside agencies, parents, and other settings to provide comprehensive, wrap-around support.

Children at Imagination Childcare Ltd also develop a remarkable understanding of the world, connecting with other nurseries both in England and abroad through pen pal exchanges. They regularly visit elderly residents in a retirement home, understanding the importance of community, and explore animal life through trips to pet shops and farms.

The dedicated staff are excellent role models, promoting a calm, caring, and supportive atmosphere, ensuring children thrive in their personal development and demonstrate exceptional behaviour.

What it's like

Children are thriving superbly in their communication and language development, with babies babbling, toddlers practicing new language skills, and pre-school children having exceptional language. They are learning sign language to develop strong relationships with peers with SEND. Children have a superb understanding of the world, connecting with other nurseries and regularly visiting elderly residents in a retirement home and pet shops and farms to explore animals.

Outstanding overall effectivenessExceptional language developmentSuperb understanding of the worldImpeccable SEND supportHighly planned curriculumCurriculumriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Imagination Childcare

Last inspected 24 March 2023 · Michelle Oram

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are thriving superbly in their communication and language development, with babies babbling, toddlers practicing new language skills, and pre-school children having exceptional language. They are learning sign language to develop strong relationships with peers with SEND. Children have a superb understanding of the world, connecting with other nurseries and regularly visiting elderly residents in a retirement home and pet shops and farms to explore animals.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are thriving superbly in their communication and language development across all age groups.
  • Children have grasped a superb understanding of the world around them.
  • Children demonstrate exceptional behaviour.
  • The manager has a remarkable understanding of child development and has established an exceptionally well-planned curriculum.
  • Children with SEND have impeccable support.
Inspection #10280424 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Pre-school children are currently learning sign language as alternative communication to develop strong relationships with peers with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND have impeccable support. The manager strives for children with SEND to achieve the best possible outcomes by creating positive links with outside agencies, parents, staff, and key people at other settings. Collaboratively, all services provide wrap-around support to ensure children achieve high levels of development and positive well-being.

Parent Reviews of Imagination Childcare

5.0
(7)
Gabriela G
a year ago

What an amazing experience this has been! My little girl attended Imagination from her 2nd birthday to her 4th. My daughter has special needs and is Autistic and I really worried about her being in a mainstream type of nursery. She was non verbal and I was so worried her needs wont be met…. How wrong was I to be worried! This has been the best place for my daughter to be in. . She has been truly loved and cared for. It has been such a warm and nurturing environment for her and they did everything they could for her to be safe and happy And for that , I will be forever grateful to all the staff and to Becky, the nursery manager. Despite my daughter’s sometimes challenging behaviour, I never felt she is a burden or unwanted there Every staff member have been so sweet and loving to her. i could see their face light up when they would see her, I saw the love for her and I saw how he loves them. She gives them the sweetest cuddles and I can see how they make her feel calm and safe. The learning has been incredible too: she has learned so much and she has come a long way in her years there. I will never have enough words to thank everyone at Imagination. They have been so supportive to us as a family and they have been my little girls second safe space .

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Emma Mcbride
a year ago

A fantastic Nursery and pre-school, which both my 2 younger children attended. It has great staff and lovely fresh cooked onsite food with quarterly menu changes. My children were very happy there and they progressed very well with learning, which helped them transition to primary school well.

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Jenny Gray
5 years ago

We absolutely love Imagination Childcare. We could not be more pleased with the level of care provided to our little girl. One of the things which caught our attention when viewing 2 years ago was the amount of art on all the walls. We absolutely love all the drawings and paintings which come home. The staff are wonderful, friendly & caring, competent & empathetic. Our little girl comes home chatting about what she's done with them each day. They arrange things like visits from the Police & Fire Service, and do themed activities for holidays from a range of cultures. Wholeheartedly reccomend!

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Abadur Rahman
5 years ago

From the moment we stepped in to have a look around, it just felt right and the place we wanted to leave our world when we could not be with him (3 years ago....!) Becky and her wonderful staff have been amazing and lovely from day 1. Imagination is run from the heart and it shows. Lovely to see kids running in. Will be a sad day when we have to say goodbye in a few months....

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Claire Mcastocker
7 years ago

So happy with this setting. They have helped my son every step of the way. Will be sad when he leaves to go to school, but child number 2 will definitely be going here.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: September 2017

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • September 2017Good

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