--- title: "Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre, Bacup | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maden-early-years-and-childcare-centre-ol13-9nz-ey320571 description: "Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre in Bacup — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · The Maden Centre, Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9NZ · Lancashire Number of places 100 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Lancashire ## About this day nursery Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre, located in Bacup, Lancashire, was registered in 2006 and offers full-day care for children aged 0 to 4. The setting has an overall effectiveness rating of "Good" from its latest inspection on 12 May 2023, maintaining the same rating as its previous inspection. With capacity for 100 children and 97 currently on roll, the centre employs 24 childcare staff, 15 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at Level 2 and above, and three at Level 6. The setting is open Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. The centre focuses on inclusion, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through tailored learning plans and external agency collaboration. Parents value the high standards of care and the safe, secure environment, with communication on children's achievements and next steps being a priority. The curriculum is well-planned, and staff support children's emotional well-being and independence, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for all. What it's like Children arrive happy and are keen to embrace their friends and staff, interacting well with peers and familiar adults. They are taught to be sensitive to others' needs, with an emphasis on inclusion, and happily share their thoughts and experiences. Staff support children's emotional well-being, providing reassurance and comfort, and sleep times are calm, peaceful, and relaxing, allowing children to self-regulate. Good overall effectiveness Strong key-person system Well-planned curriculum Support for SEND Positive parent feedback ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre Last inspected 12 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and are keen to embrace their friends and staff, showing a strong key-person system. - The curriculum is well-planned, ensuring children's knowledge is built upon and prepares them well for transitions. - Staff support children's emotional well-being, providing reassurance and comfort when needed. - Children display good manners, including good table etiquette, and follow routines well. - Leaders recognise the need for change and improvement, relocating baby provision to a bigger and more suitable area. - Leaders support staff well, with the manager prioritising staff well-being, resulting in well-trained and knowledgeable staff. - The SENDCo ensures children with SEND have detailed learning plans developed alongside parents, key workers, and outside agencies, with targets regularly reviewed for good progress. - Parents value the setting's high standards, safe environment, and consistent communication regarding children's achievements and next steps. Areas to develop - 1 Maximise opportunities for children to develop independence and self-care skills. - 2 Develop the outdoor curriculum to provide a stimulating and organised area for children to learn. Inspection #10285890 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220764) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are soon identified, and strong links are formed with parents and outside agencies to provide targeted support. The SENDCo ensures children with SEND have detailed learning plans developed collaboratively and regularly reviewed for good progress. Maden Early Years supports a number of children with SEND. Outdoor space Activities outdoors can sometimes lack focus, with children running around and not settling, leading to less focused learning compared to indoors. There is a need to develop the outdoor curriculum to provide a stimulating and organised area for children to learn. Inspection history Date: April 2012 - May 2023 Good - October 2017 Good - September 2013 Good - April 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre ### Which area does Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre serve? ### What is the setting working on improving? ### From what age does Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre accept children? ### What are the main strengths of Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre? ### When is Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre open? ### Is Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bacup Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre. - Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Vale Street Nursery Bacup · OL13 9EL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/vale-street-nursery-ol13-9el-2813345 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Futures Early Learning - Bacup Centre Bacup · OL13 0BB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-early-learning-bacup-centre-ol13-0bb-2652411 - Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Whitewell Bottom Pre School Rossendale · BB4 9LB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/whitewell-bottom-pre-school-bb4-9lb-309529 - Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Good As Gold Nursery & Preschool Rossendale · BB4 9BB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/good-as-gold-child-care-centre-bb4-9bb-309630 - Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Early Years Centre At Staghills Newchurch · BB4 7UE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/early-years-centre-at-staghills-bb4-7ue-ey549043 - Awaiting first inspection 2.5 mi ### PALS-Water Primary School Rossendale · BB4 9PX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pals-water-primary-school-bb4-9px-2845896 See all nurseries in Bacup →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Bacup ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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