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Parkside Academy Baby Room # Parkside Academy Baby Room Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Parkside Academy, Greengate Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9BY · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 12 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Parkside Academy Baby Room, operating since 2022 in Barrow-in-furness, provides childcare for children aged 0-2 years. Leaders and staff have developed a stimulating and interesting learning environment, fostering active and interested learners. The setting benefits from strong governance and close links with the school and governing body, leading to positive changes like a separate entrance and a bespoke sleeping area for babies that provides direct access and a more restful sleep. The team demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, prioritising professional development for staff, who in turn have a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities. The setting focuses on supporting children's communication and language, incorporating songs, rhymes, and stories into daily activities, and also encourages physical development through various opportunities for movement. They work tirelessly with parents to ensure children's needs are met, providing timely interventions for those facing barriers to learning and wellbeing. Children are encouraged to be independent, take safe risks during outdoor play, and explore the woodland area, which helps build resilience and confidence. Parkside Academy Baby Room is open all year, from 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with full days from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, and is located at Greengate Street, LA13 9BY. What it's like The setting creates a stimulating and interesting learning environment where babies and children grow and develop as active and interested learners. They are ambitious for children and develop positive relationships, providing a range of activities to encompass significant events and promote understanding of community, tolerance, cultures, and beliefs. Staff encourage independence and have high expectations for behaviour, fostering a sense of right and wrong. Stimulating environment Strong governance Dedicated staff Promotes independence Active learners ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Packed lunch to be provided by parents; lunchtime provision free for full-day children. Opening hours Full day: 8:45am to 3:15pm Age range 3 months to 2 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Parkside Academy Baby Room Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10367643 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295752)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2695547) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.parkside-academy.co.uk/our-school/our-baby-room/) Parkside Academy, Greengate Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9BY Opening hours Full day: 8:45am to 3:15pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.21206/54.11489/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Barrow-in-furness - [Day nurseries in Barrow-in-furness](/search?q=Barrow-in-furness) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=parkside-academy-baby-room-la13-9by-2695547) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 2 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Parkside Academy Baby Room Last inspected 10 December 2025 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend The setting creates a stimulating and interesting learning environment where babies and children grow and develop as active and interested learners. They are ambitious for children and develop positive relationships, providing a range of activities to encompass significant events and promote understanding of community, tolerance, cultures, and beliefs. Staff encourage independence and have high expectations for behaviour, fostering a sense of right and wrong. Inspector highlights - Leaders have strong governance and oversight, with close links to the school and governing body, leading to positive changes like a separate entrance and a bespoke sleeping area for babies that provides direct access to the setting and a more restful sleep. - Leaders prioritise staff's professional development, instilling a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in staff having a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities. - Leaders and staff work tirelessly with parents to ensure children's needs are met and respond swiftly to provide timely interventions for children facing barriers to their learning and wellbeing. - Children make the best possible start in their learning and development, making steady and sustained progress in social interactions and communication. - Children become active and interested learners, showing curiosity as they explore the woodland area and determination in solving problems, building foundations for future learning. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen the curriculum for mathematics to provide children with a more consistent introduction to number and mathematical language. Inspection #10367643 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295752) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff create a harmonious environment where all children are valued and included. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are typically provided with strategic support that enables them to make progress. Leaders and staff work in partnership with parents and professionals to support children's individual needs to create bespoke plans. In addition, leaders are aware that there may be delays in children accessing external support and put additional plans in place, including stay-and-play sessions, first-aid courses and behaviour management courses, to reduce barriers to learning and wellbeing. Outdoor space Staff provide daily opportunities for children to be outdoors, talking to them about appropriate clothing for warmth and dryness. Children are encouraged to take safe risks, such as attempting to walk across a balance beam, which helps to build resilience and confidence in their abilities. Children show curiosity as they explore the setting's woodland area. ## Frequently asked about Parkside Academy Baby Room ### Is Parkside Academy Baby Room suitable for under-twos? ### What outdoor space does Parkside Academy Baby Room use? ### Does Parkside Academy Baby Room have an Ofsted rating? ### How are meals handled at Parkside Academy Baby Room? ### Is Parkside Academy Baby Room a day nursery or preschool? ### What are the main strengths of Parkside Academy Baby Room? ## About the setting Parkside Academy Baby Room registered with Ofsted on 16/08/2022. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises located at Parkside AcademyA Greengate StreetA Barrow-in-furnessA LA13 9BY. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, with a capacity for 12 children. The registered person is Furness Education Trust. 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