Opening hours
7.30am until 7pm
Knutsford Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Cheshire East
About this day nursery
Knutsford Day Nursery, an independent nursery in Knutsford, aims to provide high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and caring environment, with a vision to inspire young minds.
The nursery prides itself on its intimate size, allowing all staff members to get to know every child personally. Families are welcome to visit the nursery for a tour by appointment or by simply dropping in, available Monday to Friday.
The nursery is committed to supporting families in choosing the right childcare and encourages potential enrolees to register their children. Established in an accessible location, it dedicates itself to consistent excellence in early childhood education.
What it's like
This is a safe and welcoming setting where children thrive emotionally and socially, making firm friendships and enjoying enthusiastic play. Older children become confident communicators through engaging discussions and accessible learning environments. Children also develop a love for books and are encouraged to continue their literacy development at home through a lending library.
Independent nursery
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2005
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Knutsford Day Nursery
Last inspected 4 December 2024 · Michelle Jacques
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
This is a safe and welcoming setting where children thrive emotionally and socially, making firm friendships and enjoying enthusiastic play. Older children become confident communicators through engaging discussions and accessible learning environments. Children also develop a love for books and are encouraged to continue their literacy development at home through a lending library.
Inspector highlights
- Managers have worked at pace and with dedication to address weaknesses raised at the last inspection. This team effort has resulted in embedded improvements.
- Staff attend extensive amounts of training to build their skills and knowledge, leading to improved morale, confidence and daily practice.
- Staff knowledge of their safeguarding responsibilities is secure, and managers monitor these skills through daily spot check quizzes and written questionnaires.
- Managers have completely redesigned and simplified the curriculum, which is well-sequenced, broad and balanced, and implemented with enthusiasm by staff.
- Children enjoy close and trusting relationships with warm and affectionate staff who care deeply for their emotional and physical welfare, completing intimate care routines with a respectful and considerate approach.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen systems to observe staff and provide regular feedback on their daily practice to create a culture reflection and continual improvement
- 2ensure that children's misconceptions are quickly corrected to help to support their correct and accurate knowledge development.
Inspection #10366414 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children often talk about 'special nursery friends' at home
Staff comment that they feel valued and enjoy working at the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Staff lead interesting activities outside, including team games in the outdoor garden. A visiting football teacher enhances children's opportunities for physical activity, and children benefit from fresh air and exercise every day, contributing to their good health.
Parent Reviews of Knutsford Day Nursery
5.0
(3)
White and Brown
a year ago
Outstanding nursery. My daughter is very shy and cautious. We can see her really coming out of her shell, gain confidence and develop. The staff are fantastic and very encouraging. Always updated. Delighted with the service.
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Sadie Sherran
10 years ago
I would recommend Knutsford Day Nursery to anyone, I took my son there after a terrible experience at another Preschool in Knutsford which resulted in him not being safe and his confidence at rock bottom. After only a few weeks the nurturing staff in rising 5's had brought him out of his shell and he was starting to be more like the child I knew (I was considering counselling). They continued to help him get ready for school and has moved up to school happy and confident. Whilst being told at the previous preschool that 'boys are lazy and don't write or draw' they helped him enjoy drawing and by the time he left for school his spelling and writing was above average, as was his reading. As a nursery they combine the nurturing home feeling whilst still encouraging the children to reach their potential and meet EYFS goals in a safe environment. Whilst children can be boisterous the staff at Knutsford Day Nursery have always kept the children safe and helped children understand feelings and the effects of their actions in circle time. Whenever my son was upset when he first started they helped him enormously and he still talks about the social lessons they taught him to help him feel happy. When I moved my son I also moved my daughter who was put into baby room and loved it, moving up from baby room to little learners she has made lots of friends and as a more boisterous child than my son they have helped her be kind and considerate to others without dimming her spark. The staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty for her and my son on many occasions and it is clear they genuinely care about the happiness and well being of the children.
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Caroline Bayley
10 years ago
Ive been really pleased with all aspects of Knutsord Day Nursery, My little boy is settling down well due to the caring nature of the staff.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024
Date: September 2009
- December 2024Good
- July 2024Inadequate
- October 2018Good
- August 2014Good
- November 2013Requires improvement
- February 2013Requires improvement
- September 2009Good
Frequently asked about Knutsford Day Nursery
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