--- title: "Pant Pandas Childcare Centre Day Nursery, Oswestry" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pant-pandas-childcare-centre-sy10-9qr-ey310362 description: "Pant Pandas Childcare Centre, a day nursery in Oswestry — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Pant Pandas Childcare Centre Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2023) · Bryn Offa C of E Primary School, Rockwell Lane, Oswestry, SY10 9QR · Shropshire Number of places 48 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Shropshire ## About this day nursery Pant Pandas Childcare Centre, established in 1985, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Oswestry, offering an outstanding level of care and education for children aged 2 to 11 years. Open all year round from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the day nursery provides a stimulating environment where children flourish, developing a "can-do" attitude and a desire to solve problems independently. " while observing birds and donkeys. The day nursery has excellent provisions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff continually monitoring progress and providing targeted support. A meticulously mapped-out curriculum, designed by the manager with expert knowledge of early childhood learning, ensures that children receive exceptional challenge and make outstanding progress. Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum, with inspectors noting joint observations of children's learning both indoors and outdoors. Staff also expertly support communication and language development, fostering a rich environment where children can articulate their feelings and thoughts. Parents highly recommend the nursery, noting they feel fully supported by the staff, who provide comprehensive information about their children's progress. The environment is designed to broaden children's awareness of diversity and independence, nurturing their ability to express views and challenge unfairness. What it's like Children flourish in the care of the nurturing staff and gain an excellent start to their education. They embrace fully the high-quality experiences provided by staff and are self-motivated to extend their knowledge and skills. All children develop a can-do attitude and the desire to solve problems for themselves. They have enquiring minds and show inquisitiveness as they observe the behaviour of birds and donkeys, asking questions like, 'Why does it rain?'. Outstanding overall effectiveness Inspirational leadership Expert curriculum design Targeted SEND support Strong parent partnerships Outdoor learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pant Pandas Childcare Centre Last inspected 20 April 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The manager is inspirational and displays a high level of professionalism as she leads the staff team, providing precisely targeted support for staff's continual professional development and well-being. - The manager and staff are highly reflective, continually looking for ways to enhance children's learning experiences, such as adapting furniture for mark-making. - The manager uses her expert knowledge to design a meticulously mapped-out curriculum, ensuring children receive exceptional challenge and make outstanding progress. - Staff support children's communication and language development expertly through targeted support and a curriculum that focuses on developing language to communicate feelings and articulate thinking. - Children benefit from a wide range of experiences that develop their awareness of diversity and independence. Inspection #10263706 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218627) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents highly recommend the nursery and state that they are fully supported by staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff monitor children's progress continually to ensure that their teaching specifically addresses children's current learning needs. They have excellent arrangements to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint observation of children's outdoor learning with the manager. Inspection history Date: September 2009 - April 2023 Outstanding - May 2017 Outstanding - February 2015 Good - September 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Pant Pandas Childcare Centre ### What outdoor learning is available at Pant Pandas Childcare Centre? ### Which funded hours does Pant Pandas Childcare Centre accept? ### What is the capacity at Pant Pandas Childcare Centre? ### How does Pant Pandas Childcare Centre support children with SEND? ### Where is Pant Pandas Childcare Centre located? ## About the setting Pant Pandas Childcare Centre registered in 1985. The provider employs five members of childcare staff, with one holding qualified teacher status and four holding level 3 qualifications. The nursery opens 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY310362 Registered person Pant Pandas Playgroup Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Oswestry Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pant Pandas Childcare Centre. - Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Newbridge Day Nursery Oswestry · SY10 8BB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/newbridge-day-nursery-sy10-8bb-ey404537 - Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Explorers Childcare Oswestry · SY10 9DY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-sy10-9dy-ey536760 - Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Unicorn Nursery Maesbury Maesbury Marsh · SY10 8HD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-maesbury-sy10-8hd-ey556966 - Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Oswestry School Prepcare Nursery Oswestry · SY11 2ST https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/oswestry-school-prepcare-nursery-sy11-2st-ey539553 - Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Footsteps Nursery Oswestry · SY11 4QB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-sy11-4qb-ey257595 See all nurseries in Oswestry →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Oswestry ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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