Moreton Hall Prepcare Nursery

About this day nursery

Moreton Hall Prepcare Nursery, re-registered in 2016, provides childcare from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, for children aged 0-4 years. The setting, which received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 12th December 2024, focuses on a tailored settling-in process, gathering information from parents to ensure children adjust gradually and happily.

Children at Moreton Hall Prepcare Nursery are supported to develop warm relationships with their key person and are encouraged to be independent in daily tasks like handwashing and mealtimes. The nursery has effective strategies for managing children's behaviour, promoting kindness and sharing, and staff are adept at identifying and addressing any learning gaps.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully integrated into all learning opportunities, with staff collaborating closely with parents and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support. For communication and language development, staff conduct thorough assessments and provide targeted support, including audio books for children who speak English as an additional language.

Physical development is encouraged through activities like dancing and climbing for two-year-olds, and fine motor skills are honed through play dough, scissors, glue, and imaginative activities. Pre-school children benefit from outdoor learning through forest-school sessions, where they engage in activities such as making bird food and searching for insects.

The curriculum also includes a range of extra-curricular activities like swimming and golf lessons, and excursions to local places like the pantomime and a residential home, fostering confidence and social skills. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the care, highlighting the "trusting and comfortable relationships" children build with staff.

The nursery also supports families by providing resources like a food bank and a library, and assists with toilet training.

What it's like

The settling-in process is tailored for individual children. Staff gather information from parents to help children settle into the setting. Each child is supported to settle gradually, and they settle well. Children are happy and content in this setting. They develop warm relationships with their key person.