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Palacefields Daycare Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
·Palacefields C J School, Badger Close, Runcorn, WA7 2QW · Halton
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Halton

About this day nursery

Palacefields Daycare Centre in Runcorn, WA7 2QW, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 9, registered in 2006. The nursery provides a calm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children are happy and enjoy their time.

Staff focus on building strong bonds with children, offering cuddles and reassurance. The centre operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and also offers care for school-aged children.

With six qualified childcare staff, the nursery ensures a broad and balanced curriculum that considers each child's prior experiences and developmental stage. They are particularly skilled at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and fostering strong parent partnerships.

Children show positive attitudes towards learning through varied and exciting activities designed to develop their listening, attention, and physical skills. The nursery effectively promotes diversity, teaching children about different cultures and celebrating what makes each other unique.

What it's like

Staff create a calm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children are happy and enjoy their time. Children behave well, are kind, and caring. They learn about emotions through books and relaxation activities. Staff also promote diversity, teaching children about different cultures.

Calm and nurturingStrong parent partnershipsGood behaviourEffective SEND supportPromotes diversity

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Palacefields Daycare Centre

Last inspected 6 February 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create a calm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children are happy and enjoy their time. Children behave well, are kind, and caring. They learn about emotions through books and relaxation activities. Staff also promote diversity, teaching children about different cultures.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery, arriving excited to spend time with peers and staff.
  • Staff create strong bonds with children, providing cuddles and reassurance to help them feel safe and secure.
  • Children behave well and are kind and caring to their friends, with staff acting as positive role models.
  • Staff teach children about emotions through books, yoga sessions, and relaxation activities.
  • The special educational needs coordinator is skilled at supporting children with SEND, ensuring individual needs are met.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, with parents commenting on friendly and supportive staff.
  • Children's physical development is promoted well through various activities, including outdoor play.
  • Staff promote diversity, teaching children about different cultures and celebrating what makes each other unique.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to effectively implement the curriculum for communication and language.
Inspection #10317161 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator is skilled at supporting children with SEND, working collaboratively with parents and professionals to meet individual children's needs. Children with SEND benefit from knowledgeable staff who get to know their unique needs well.

Inspection history

Date: March 2012

  • February 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • June 2015Good
  • March 2012Good

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