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Palacefields Daycare Centre # Palacefields Daycare Centre Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nurturing Strong parent partnerships Good behaviour Effective SEND support Promotes 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 - 1 Support staff to effectively implement the curriculum for communication and language. Inspection #10317161 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241385) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Palacefields Daycare Centre Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317161 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241385)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303479) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=palacefields-daycare-centre-wa7-2qw-303479) 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 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - June 2015 Good - March 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Palacefields Daycare Centre ### Whereabouts is Palacefields Daycare Centre? ### Is Palacefields Daycare Centre suitable for under-twos? ### How does Palacefields Daycare Centre support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Palacefields Daycare Centre? ### Is Palacefields Daycare Centre a day nursery or preschool? ### What does Palacefields Daycare Centre do well? ## Nearby day nurseries in Runcorn Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Palacefields Daycare Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Brookvale Nursery Runcorn · WA7 6BJ ](/nursery/brookvale-nursery-wa7-6bj-ey280215) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school Runcorn · WA7 2TT ](/nursery/beechwood-nursery-pre-school-ltd-wa7-2tt-2770820) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Sunshine Under 5's Runcorn · WA7 6LJ ](/nursery/sunshine-under-5-s-wa7-6lj-303487) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Acorn Community Nursery Runcorn · WA7 2JE ](/nursery/acorn-community-nursery-wa7-2je) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Windmill Hill Nursery Runcorn · WA7 6QE ](/nursery/windmill-hill-nursery-wa7-6qe-ey346757) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery Runcorn · WA7 5LU ](/nursery/ladybirds-neighbourhood-nursery-wa7-5lu-ey279805) [See all nurseries in Runcorn →](/search?q=Runcorn) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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