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Padiwacks.co.uk

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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4.4(17 parent reviews)
·Padiwacks Ltd, Wyre Street, BURNLEY, BB12 8DF · Lancashire
Number of places
95 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Padiwacks is a nurturing facility located in Burnley, providing comprehensive childcare services for children from 9 months up to school age. They operate from 7am to 6:15pm, 52 weeks a year, ensuring continuous support for families.

The nursery prides itself on offering affordable and flexible care with transparent, all-inclusive fees covering healthy homemade meals, snacks, and even nappies and milk for babies. Padiwacks also runs an Out of School Club that caters to children from various local schools, offering breakfast, after-school care, and a holiday club.

This service includes transportation, meals, and a wide array of activities, from arts and crafts to gaming and outdoor play. The nursery is registered with OFSTED and actively assists parents in navigating government funding options like Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours free childcare, and Universal Credit to help reduce childcare costs.

With 20 years of experience, a dedicated and well-trained team, and a commitment to providing a stimulating environment, Padiwacks aims to offer valuable wrap-around care for busy families.

What it's like

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming environment. They quickly establish trusting relationships with staff who are kind and attentive to their needs. They are motivated to learn and happily explore the array of resources. Children concentrate on their chosen activities playing alongside staff who interact enthusiastically with them.

All-inclusive feesAfter-school and holiday clubGovernment funding supportHealthy homemade meals

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around weekly rates for full-time care, after-school services, and holiday clubs. Fees are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, nappies, and baby milk depending on the age group and session times.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Full-time hours run from 7:00am to 6:15pm.
  • Fees include all meals and snacks, subject to session start and end times.
  • Baby room fees include milk, nappies, and food.
  • After-school care includes a healthy meal, dessert, and service until 6:15pm.
  • Holiday club fees include snacks, lunch, dinner, activities, and entry to all events.

Key facts

Food

Healthy homemade meals and snacks included. Baby room fees include milk, nappies, and food.

Opening hours

7am to 6:15pm, 52 weeks a year

Age range

9 months to school age

Established

2007

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Padiwacks.co.uk

Last inspected 14 September 2022 · Karen Cox

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming environment. They quickly establish trusting relationships with staff who are kind and attentive to their needs. They are motivated to learn and happily explore the array of resources. Children concentrate on their chosen activities playing alongside staff who interact enthusiastically with them.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have made significant progress since the last inspection and have worked tirelessly to bring about considerable improvements.
  • Staff know the children well and plan purposefully for their progress.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well using strong partnerships with parents to obtain key words, objects of reference and "now and next" boards.
  • Children have many opportunities to develop their self-care skills and to be independent.
  • Children's literacy development is a strong element of the nursery's provision.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to identify when they can challenge children's learning and understanding further
  • 2support staff to develop their teaching skills so that they consistently use skilful questioning techniques and give children time to think and respond
  • 3refine the organisation of mealtime routines and ensure that staff implement hygiene arrangements robustly.
Inspection #10236967 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children of all ages confidently use a variety of tools to make marks, both indoors and outside.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Staff use their strong partnerships with parents to obtain key words which aids children's understanding. Additionally, staff utilise objects of reference and 'now and next' boards to further support children's command of the English language.

Parent Reviews of Padiwacks.co.uk

4.4
(17)
Dan
6 months ago

Most staff are okay there but they is a couple of staff there that aren't really great with children that has Autism

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chloe green
7 years ago

Both my children have been at this nursery since 3 months old! Both girls are very advanced and that is down to the amazing staff. I can’t thank Padiwacks enough for what they have done for me and my family! Highly recommended

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Tracey Bastable
7 years ago

All the staff are welcoming and the needs of the children always come first. A professional team, who listen to parents and provide a safe environment. Both my grandchildren have attended.

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Ryan Taylor
7 years ago

My children love this nursery. Highly recommended, great staff and brilliant facilities.

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Debs Milliken
7 years ago

Professional and qualified staff that offer a very nurturing environment for children.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: November 2012

  • September 2022Good
  • March 2022Inadequate
  • June 2016Good
  • April 2013Good
  • November 2012Requires improvement

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