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Imagine...Creative Early Years Nursey

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2024)
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4.0(3 parent reviews)
·Wyken Community Centre, Westmorland Road, Coventry, CV2 5BP · Coventry
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Coventry

About this day nursery

Creative Early Years Nursery, established in February 2009, began its journey as a training and consultancy firm specialising in early childhood education. The nursery prides itself on a team of experienced professionals who have worked across various early years settings, including nurseries, children's centres, family support, and special educational needs.

With a deep passion for fostering creativity in children's play, learning, and development, Imagine... is dedicated to providing inspiring and motivating environments for both children and the adults who work with them.

The nursery adopts a "Co-construction" approach, emphasising a balanced partnership between children and adults to facilitate collaborative learning. This methodology values the contributions of both children and adults, allowing children to guide their learning while adults observe, support, and extend their experiences with new and exciting possibilities.

As a recognised provider of Early Years Consultancy and training, Imagine... is committed to delivering high-quality early years provision through a blend of integrity, creativity, tradition, and innovation.

The nursery focuses on ensuring its staff are highly skilled, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about the care and education of young children. They also offer a high-quality learning experience for all staff, volunteers, and students.

Our ethos

Imagine...Creative Early Years Nursery describes its pedagogical approach as "Co-construction," emphasising a balanced partnership between children and adults to facilitate collaborative learning. They are dedicated to fostering creativity in children's play, learning, and development by providing inspiring and motivating environments. The nursery aims to deliver high-quality provision through a blend of integrity, creativity, tradition, and innovation.

What it's like

Children at this nursery make exceptional progress and are active participants in their own learning. Leaders implement a curriculum that enables even the youngest of children to learn skills that will prepare them for school and beyond. The environment is nurturing, allowing children to thrive and become masters in the skills they learn.

Creative PlayExperienced StaffCo-construction ApproachEarly Years Training

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Imagine...Creative Early Years Nursey

Last inspected 31 October 2024 · Christine Ward

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 at this nursery make exceptional progress and are active participants in their own learning. Leaders implement a curriculum that enables even the youngest of children to learn skills that will prepare them for school and beyond. The environment is nurturing, allowing children to thrive and become masters in the skills they learn.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery curriculum is based around the relationship between materials and children's learning, and teaching is of the highest level.
  • Children are highly skilled at problem-solving, with the environment and materials awakening their imagination and creativity.
  • Staff successfully engage in respectful relationships with children, building foundations for understanding and showing consideration to others.
  • The outdoor environment further acts as a learning space for children, allowing them to assess risks, make discoveries, and develop core strength.
  • Leaders are inspirational and provide outstanding opportunities for children's learning, continuously improving teaching based on evidence-based research and reflecting on every aspect of the nursery.
Inspection #10370017 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They comment on the rapid progress children make in short periods.

They feel listened to and valued as parents.

They say that settling-in sessions are adapted to meet their children's needs so that they feel safe and secure with staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make rapid progress. Delays in children's development are identified at the earliest opportunity, and leaders act swiftly to ensure that external support is in place. They work closely with parents to ensure that support for children is consistent across all environments and take on board advice from professionals.

Outdoor space

The outdoor environment further acts as a learning space for children. Children learn to assess risks and make new discoveries. The opportunities to explore the natural environment ignites curiosity in children. They confidently navigate different levels of ground and develop their core strength as they balance and jump from equipment at different heights.

Parent Reviews of Imagine...Creative Early Years Nursey

4.0
(3)
Rebecca Atkinson
4 years ago

We were forced to find a nursery for our youngest son very suddenly- someone recommended Imagine…Early Years to us and wow I am Sooo glad they did! As an Early Years Teacher myself I feel that this nursery provides the very best experience for the children, the staff care for the children truly as though they’re their own and I was so sad to see my little man leave when he was school age. My only regret is that we didn’t find them earlier so my older two sons could have benefitted from this absolutely fantastic start in life! The sense of curiosity and independence that Imagine fosters has stayed with my son, and he continues to excel and has a great thirst for knowledge and a beautiful understanding of the world. I truly believe Imagine… Creative Early Years played a huge part in shaping my little man into the wonderful character he is today! I can’t thank them enough! ❤️

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Andy Creeden
4 years ago

Our son attended Imagine until he went to school in 2018. We have very fond memories of the nursery - the staff were all so focussed on teaching and nurturing the children and meeting their individual needs rather than simply providing childcare. Don't be put off by the drab exterior of the building (we nearly were!) as inside you'll find a real gem. Our son loved his time at Imagine and it prepared him really well to succeed at school.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • October 2024Outstanding
  • December 2021Outstanding
  • April 2019Outstanding
  • January 2013Outstanding

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