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They also accept childcare vouchers and recommend checking with HMRC for additional eligibility." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours for Pathways Childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pathways Childcare is open Monday to Friday, from 7am until 5:30pm. The nursery operates all year round, closing only for Bank Holiday Mondays and during the Christmas week. This provides consistent care for families throughout the year." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Pathways Childcare cater for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pathways Childcare offers a comprehensive early years education program for children aged from 0 up to 10 years old. This wide age range ensures support for families with different age groups, including babies, toddlers, and school-aged children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Pathways Childcare provide meals?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Pathways Childcare provides healthy snacks. Additionally, \"dinners are supplied by Bishop Rawle school, ensuring nutritional needs are met throughout the day.\" This convenient service means parents don't need to prepare meals for their children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Pathways Childcare offer support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Pathways Childcare is dedicated to supporting children with SEND. The staff \"know children extremely well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use observations and assessments to identify children's needs and plan next steps which focus on developmental gaps.\"" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Pathways Childcare support transition to primary school?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pathways Childcare aims to make the transition to primary school a happy and confident experience for each child. Their staff \"work well with other professionals to support transitions to school, promoting children's confidence and ensuring teachers receive information about their progress.\"" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact Pathways Childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can easily get in touch with Pathways Childcare by calling them on 01538 756860, or by sending an email to info@pathwayschildcare.co.uk. 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Pathways Childcare # Pathways Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Pathways Childcare Centre, Lid Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1QA · Staffordshire Number of places 39 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery (A) School. The centre is dedicated to providing a friendly, caring, and loving environment where children can learn through a carefully structured curriculum that includes both group and individual play, focusing on key pre-school goals such as literacy and numeracy. They aim to make the transition to primary school a happy and confident experience for each child. Pathways Childcare supports families with an all-inclusive service across different age groups, including babies, toddlers, and those eligible for government funding. They also offer a convenient pick-up and drop-off service to local schools. The centre provides healthy snacks, and dinners are supplied by Bishop Rawle school, ensuring nutritional needs are met throughout the day. With a focus on affordability, they accept various government funding schemes and childcare vouchers, and offer a sibling discount. Our ethos Pathways Childcare Centre offers a carefully structured programme of early years education, with staff and a facility that is highly-suited to key pre-school goals, including literacy and numeracy, achieving through both group and individual play. Pathways Childcare offers fun whilst learning to ensure that the eventual progression into primary school is accomplished happily and with confidence. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome and benefit from a wealth of choices that guide their own learning. Staff use children's interests to positively contribute to their experiences, helping to develop positive relationships with food and good self-help skills. Children feel safe and secure, participating in group activities and developing good self-esteem, with staff celebrating their achievements. Sessional care Early years education Play-based learning Pick-up and drop-off service Healthy meals and snacks included ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated on an hourly basis, with before and after-school care billed in fifteen-minute intervals. Funding is accepted for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds, with any additional hours charged at an hourly rate. Fees are due monthly in advance and include all snacks and dinners. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are due monthly in advance. - All snacks and dinners are included in the fees. - Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays and for Christmas week. - A sibling discount of 5% is available. - Before and after-school care is billed in 15-minute intervals. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Closed Bank Holiday Mondays and Christmas week. Food All snacks and dinners are included. Dinners supplied by Bishop Rawle school, healthy snacks provided by Pathways. Age range 6 weeks to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pathways Childcare Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10263099 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207867)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218468) 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.pathwayschildcare.co.uk/) Pathways Childcare Centre, Lid Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1QA Opening hours 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Closed Bank Holiday Mondays and Christmas week. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pathways-childcare-st10-1qa-218468) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pathways Childcare Last inspected 17 January 2023 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 receive a warm welcome and benefit from a wealth of choices that guide their own learning. Staff use children's interests to positively contribute to their experiences, helping to develop positive relationships with food and good self-help skills. Children feel safe and secure, participating in group activities and developing good self-esteem, with staff celebrating their achievements. Inspector highlights - Staff know children extremely well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and plan next steps to support their development. - Children settle well, with younger children developing a sense of belonging through family photos and older children discussing their families to promote a positive view of culture and diversity. - Children benefit from positive interactions with staff to support their emotions, including participating in a 'mini mindfulness group' and being offered soft toys to self-regulate. - Communication is woven throughout the curriculum, with staff introducing new words and asking questions to extend children's vocabulary. - Children's key persons work well with other professionals to support transitions to school, promoting children's confidence and ensuring teachers receive information about their progress. - Children's outcomes are enhanced by close collaboration between staff and parents, with parents receiving regular information and resources to guide learning at home. - Staff benefit from regular meetings to share knowledge and objectives, and the manager monitors practice and prioritises training effectively. - The setting ensured all children in the community received their education entitlement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Areas to develop - 1 improve teaching techniques to ensure children continuously hear effective communication and vocabulary to further develop their language skills - 2 review and enhance the information shared with parents to ensure it is clear and accurate. Inspection #10263099 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207867) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children extremely well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use observations and assessments to identify children's needs and plan next steps which focus on developmental gaps. Outdoor space Children explore the sounds the "crunchy grass" makes and move around the frozen garden in a variety of ways, pretending to be on a bear hunt. Staff conduct daily risk assessments indoors and outdoors, and teach children about the dangers of ice and how it can be slippery, keeping them safe during play. ## Parent Reviews of Pathways Childcare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX6kAPd0dG39Bb3iw6I04K1WH_yhQQ9aABZTpSOHuVk3Jjm1qLZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ro 2 years ago Lovely little nursery. My toddlers learning so much and it's so nice to see her development. Staff are hard working and attentive. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROMmRQbWVBEAE!2m1!1s0x487a14dfc4f4fdf1:0x7ac446fd11ccb09e) Reviews from Google for Pathways Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8846273620801794206&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2011 - January 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - March 2014 Good - April 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Pathways Childcare ### What is Pathways Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Pathways Childcare? ### Does Pathways Childcare accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Pathways Childcare? ### What age range does Pathways Childcare cater for? ### Does Pathways Childcare provide meals? ### Does Pathways Childcare offer support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### Does Pathways Childcare support transition to primary school? ### How can I contact Pathways Childcare? ## About the setting Pathways Childcare registered in 1996 and is managed by a non-profit unincorporated voluntary association. The Nursery Room is in the upper floors of the School House, Lid Lane, Cheadle, and the Pre-School Room is within the school building of Bishop Rawle C.E.(A) School. The setting employs 11 childcare staff, with nine holding qualifications at level 3 and above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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