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Keele University Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·University of Keele, Keele, NEWCASTLE, ST5 5BG · Staffordshire
Number of places
128 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Keele University Day Nursery, situated in Newcastle-under-Lyme, operates as a comprehensive childcare provider dedicated to supporting the university community and local families. The nursery prides itself on offering not only educational and developmental care but also inclusive meal plans, cooked fresh daily by university chefs at Keele Hall.

It provides various session options, including full days and half days, with the flexibility of additional hourly care. The nursery actively supports government funding initiatives for early years education, making its services accessible to a wider range of families, including those with 9-month-old children and 3-year-olds.

Furthermore, Keele University Day Nursery extends a sibling discount for children attending full-time, showcasing a commitment to family support. The institution is recognised for its high standards, as evidenced by its "Top 20 award 2019" recognition.

While primarily serving the university's staff and students, the nursery also plays a role in the wider community by offering quality childcare solutions. The nursery emphasises a nurturing environment where children receive balanced meals and continuous hydration throughout the day, ensuring their well-being and fostering a positive learning experience.

What it's like

Children are happy and enthusiastic upon arrival, quickly settling into routines. They learn through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND, leading to rapid progress for all.

University-affiliatedOffers government fundingInclusive meal planSibling discount

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around morning, afternoon, full day, and full week sessions. Morning sessions include lunch, and an hourly rate is available for extra hours. A sibling discount is offered for children attending full-time.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • Morning session includes lunch.
  • Sibling discount of 10% is available for children attending full time.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, a two-course hot lunch cooked by university chefs, and a light tea are included. Drinks (water and milk) are freely available.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1989

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Keele University Day Nursery

Last inspected 17 November 2021 · Angela Hulme

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 happy and enthusiastic upon arrival, quickly settling into routines. They learn through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with SEND, leading to rapid progress for all.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is very enthusiastic and passionate and shows extreme dedication to the quality of education that children receive.
  • Staff are approachable and always make time to talk to parents, offering reassurance and guidance as well as advice on home learning.
  • Leaders and staff inspire a love of books and singing from infancy, which helps children to develop communication, language and early literacy skills.
  • Babies and children are supported exceptionally well to develop their physical skills.
  • Children are extremely well prepared in readiness for their eventual move to school.
Inspection #10072569 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have extremely high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely with external professionals as well as with parents of children with SEND to help ensure their provision is inclusive.

Outdoor space

Children display consistently high levels of confidence and independence. This is illustrated as they enthusiastically talk about their experiences at forest school. They demonstrate how they worked together as a team to pull a bow saw back and forth to cut pieces of wood for the campfire. Children relish the opportunities to learn directly about nature as they grow and eat vegetables from the nursery's vegetable plot. Babies use their senses and whole bodies as they splash enthusiastically in the water tray. They cruise around furniture and become fascinated as they keenly crawl through fallen leaves. Children navigate challenging obstacles and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, during forest school, they climb and swing on trees and safely toast marshmallows on the campfire.

Parent Reviews of Keele University Day Nursery

5.0
(5)
Sarah Allen
7 years ago

Fantastic nursery! Great staff and facilities. My daughter loved attending this nursery, I would 100% recommend to anyone.

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Martin Card
9 years ago

Excellent place, amazing staff and great modern building.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2021

Date: November 2011

  • November 2021Outstanding
  • April 2016Good
  • July 2012Good
  • November 2011Inadequate

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