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Noodles Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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3.4(5 parent reviews) ·2 Greenes Road, Whiston, L35 3RF · Knowsley
Number of places
88 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Knowsley

About this day nursery

Noodles Nursery, located in Whiston, L35 3RF, is a nurturing 'Childcare on non-domestic premises' setting that embraces a philosophy of warmth and homeliness in its approach to early years education. Registered in 2009, this established nursery provides full-day care for children aged 0 to 4, operating all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

The dedicated team of 12 childcare staff, including those with Level 3 and Level 6 qualifications and an apprentice, are committed to creating an environment where children are happy, settled, and engaged. With an overall 'Good' Ofsted rating from its latest inspection on 20th March 2025, Noodles Nursery prioritises the holistic development of each child, fostering independence and strong communication skills while ensuring a stimulating and well-resourced learning experience.

What it's like

Noodles Nursery is a warm and nurturing setting where staff skilfully create a tranquil and homely environment, making children feel settled and very happy. Children demonstrate a love for coming to the nursery, enjoying cuddles and reassurance from caring staff who know their individual needs well. Routines are securely embedded, supporting the development of personal, social, and early literacy skills through activities like morning snack and nursery rhymes. Children are also supported in developing independence, such as feeding themselves and putting on their own coats, and benefit from staff reading exciting stories that build strong communication skills.

Warm and nurturingHomely environmentStrong communication skillsIndependence skillsSecure routines

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Noodles Nursery

Last inspected 20 March 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Noodles Nursery is a warm and nurturing setting where staff skilfully create a tranquil and homely environment, making children feel settled and very happy. Children demonstrate a love for coming to the nursery, enjoying cuddles and reassurance from caring staff who know their individual needs well. Routines are securely embedded, supporting the development of personal, social, and early literacy skills through activities like morning snack and nursery rhymes. Children are also supported in developing independence, such as feeding themselves and putting on their own coats, and benefit from staff reading exciting stories that build strong communication skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Noodles Nursery is a warm and nurturing setting where staff skilfully create a tranquil and homely environment, ensuring children are settled and very happy.
  • Children demonstrate that they love coming to this nursery, enjoying cuddles and reassurance from caring staff who know their individual needs and interests very well.
  • Routines are securely embedded into the children's day, helping to develop personal, social, and early literacy skills through activities like morning snack and nursery rhymes.
  • Children are supported to develop their independence skills, such as feeding themselves and putting on their own coats and shoes.
  • Knowledgeable staff prepare children very well for the next stage of their learning journey.
  • Staff demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and commitment, striving to create an engaging environment where children are happy, calm, and engaged.
  • High expectations and established routines support children to behave very well, with older children waiting patiently for yoga sessions and developing new physical skills.
  • The nursery celebrates a range of cultural festivals and traditions, enriching children's knowledge of other cultures.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well, with staff trained to use Makaton sign language and identify delayed language skills.
  • Relationships between parents and staff are excellent, with parents praising the nursery's warm environment and high-quality care.
  • Staff support children to learn about a healthy lifestyle, promoting good oral hygiene practices and healthy eating habits.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop more first-hand experiences to enhance children’s learning of the world around them.
  • 2Extend opportunities for play in the outdoor area, to enhance the range of learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors.
Inspection #10375744 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. Staff use Makaton sign language to support children with hearing loss.

Outdoor space

Staff plan some time outside in the garden each day for the children to play. However, sessions are short and children do not always have opportunities to further enhance their physical development and learn about the weather and seasons.

EAL / language support

Staff are trained to identify children who have delayed language skills and plan support to help them catch up quickly.

Parent Reviews of Noodles Nursery

3.4
(5)
Jonny Vince
a year ago

Viewed this nursery months ago, on the basis that we need 1-day per week childcare for our daughter from September. Clarified that it would only be for 1-day at multiple times (during the visit, and on numerous phone calls checking on progress) as some nurseries have a 2-day minimum. Spent over 4-months waiting to hear back about whether or not she had a place, for the manager to then tell us that to get the government funding for working families, we needed to have her in nursery for 2-days per week minimum. I read up on the funding Ts & Cs and phoned back to discuss this further as that isn’t the case. Eventually got told that it’s Noodles who stipulate 2-days minimum, and we’d been misinformed every other time we’ve spoken to them. Firstly - train your staff properly, so they don’t misinform parents of your policies. Secondly - when you make a mistake, don’t try & lie to people to cover it up. Noodles have wasted a lot of my time, and left us in a position where less than 4-weeks before she’s due to start nursery, we now need to go out & find one!

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BeautyVine
2 years ago

Amazing team at Noodles nursery. I crnt thank you enough for the support i received while Logan was here all them years Nicky, Josh Kelly Ash and rest of the team. They really helped my son Logan through his speech and gave him the extra support he needed as well as my self. I wouldn’t be were I am today if it wasn’t for this nursery thank you so much!! We miss use all

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Inspection history

Date: April 2010

  • March 2025Good
  • May 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • April 2010Good

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