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Jungle Junction Denton

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Duke Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 2AN · Tameside
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Jungle Junction Denton is a registered and regulated nursery located near Crown Point, Denton, close to Junction one on the M67, making it easily accessible from Ashton under Lyne, Hyde, Stockport, and Reddish. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, also providing an Out of School club for children up to 11 years old with school collection from St Marys RC School and Greswell Primary School.

Housed in a former primary school and youth club, the facility boasts versatile spaces including five distinct playrooms, a large indoor/outdoor play area, and an extensive outdoor garden featuring real grass, a herb garden, a mud kitchen, bikes, and climbing equipment. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, offering a range of flexible attendance options including full days, half days, school day sessions, term-time-only arrangements, and flexi childcare.

They prioritise strong parent partnerships and provide daily updates on children's activities, progress, and development through their Nursery Story App. Funding options are available for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, and they offer discounts for full-time places, siblings, and NHS/Emergency service personnel.

The dedicated team, led by Nursery Manager Natalie Jones, includes experienced staff in various roles, ensuring outstanding care and a "Home from Home" environment.

What it's like

Children display positive behaviours and high levels of engagement. They are settled, secure, and receive kind words from staff, helping them to feel valued. Children are independent with self-care skills, such as washing hands without prompting.

Flexible childcare optionsLarge outdoor play areaOut of School club with school collectionExperienced and dedicated teamParent communication via app

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session, with options for full days, school days, morning, or afternoon sessions. Discounts are available for full-time places, siblings, and NHS or emergency services staff. Government funding is accepted.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee includes up to 3 weeks of settling sessions.
  • Discounts available for full-time bookings, siblings, and NHS/Emergency services staff.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of government funding.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 51 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 5 years (nursery), up to 11 years (Out of School club)

Session types

Full days, Half days, School day sessions, Term time only, Flexi childcare

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jungle Junction Denton

Last inspected 7 December 2021

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

Children display positive behaviours and high levels of engagement. They are settled, secure, and receive kind words from staff, helping them to feel valued. Children are independent with self-care skills, such as washing hands without prompting.

Inspector highlights

  • Children display positive behaviours and high levels of engagement during play.
  • Children benefit from lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills in spacious outdoor and "indoor, outdoor" areas.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress with tailored support.
  • Staff effectively identify and address gaps in children's communication and language skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are a strength, with parents praising staff responsiveness and support for children with SEND.

Areas to develop

  • 1create an ambitious coherently planned and sequenced curriculum to support the learning and development of all children
  • 2promote good hygiene practices to ensure that the personal needs of children of all ages are met appropriately
  • 3support less-experienced staff to understand how children learn to enhance the teaching of the curriculum
Inspection #10208306 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how staff are responsive to their children's needs.

They also praise staff for the support they offer to meet the needs of children with SEND.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in their learning and development and benefit from a curriculum adapted to meet their individual learning needs. Staff have high expectations for all children and provide a curriculum that helps them to acquire lots of knowledge and skills. Children with SEND receive well-tailored individual support, and staff work closely with outside professionals to help children achieve their full potential. Parents also praise staff for the support they offer to meet the needs of children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They have access to a spacious outdoor play area and a large 'indoor, outdoor' environment. Children enjoy exploring and looking for bugs in the garden area.

Parent Reviews of Jungle Junction Denton

5.0
(3)
Kelsie Bennett
10 months ago

Highly recommend 😀 My LB attends this nursery and loves every moment of it the updates we receive when he’s in is amazing I love knowing what he gets up to. The staff are absolutely great and have welcomed my little boy he’s always smiling from going into nursery and when I collect him from nursery He’s come on so much since starting made so many friends within the children and the teachers Couldn’t recommend this nursery enough we did some digging around before making the right decision on choosing this nursery and we are so grateful our little boy is having the best time with the best support around him

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antonia lomas
10 months ago

Great nursery can’t fault it at all. I was so nervous sending my little boy to nursery but after looking around many nurseries I got such a good feeling about this place & I am so glad we chose here. My little boy absolutely loves it & I really appreciate the pictures & updates throughout the day. All the staff are really lovely & friendly. Couldn’t recommend enough x

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