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Phoenix Childcare

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2022)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Gaudet Luce Golf Club, Middle Lane, DROITWICH, WR9 7JR · Worcestershire
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Phoenix Childcare in Droitwich provides care for children from birth to four years old. It operates all year round, closing for one week at Christmas, with opening hours from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The setting offers government-funded childcare places for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds and accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in December 2022 and gave it an overall rating of Outstanding.

The inspector described the day nursery as inspiring, with an ambitious, well-planned and sequenced curriculum. Ofsted found that children receive excellent care and education from passionate and knowledgeable staff who have high expectations for communication and language development. The report highlighted that children are extremely confident and settled, and that support for children with additional needs is extremely good. There is also a strong focus on emotional well-being, helping children to recognise their emotions.

What it's like

Children are extremely confident, self-assured and settled in this exceptional nursery. They receive excellent care and education from passionate, knowledgeable and caring staff. There is a strong focus on emotional well-being, which helps children to recognise their emotions.

Ofsted OutstandingAccepts Funded HoursExtended Opening Hours Available

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around funded session top-ups and early morning add-ons. Funded sessions incur a daily charge to cover meals and resources, though exemptions apply. Early morning childcare is available before 8:00am for an additional fee including breakfast.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Daily consumable charge covers snacks, tea, learning resources, and art activities during funded sessions.
  • Children in receipt of Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) are exempt from the daily consumable charge.
  • Early morning care is available from 7:30am to 8:00am and includes breakfast.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am – 6pm (Monday-Friday), with options for 7:30am – 8pm at a premium rate.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Phoenix Childcare

Last inspected 12 December 2022 · Juliette Freeman

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are extremely confident, self-assured and settled in this exceptional nursery. They receive excellent care and education from passionate, knowledgeable and caring staff. There is a strong focus on emotional well-being, which helps children to recognise their emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders of this inspiring nursery have a strong vision and clear ethos.
  • The ambitious, well-planned and sequenced curriculum reflects all seven areas of learning and focuses on how young children learn.
  • Staff's knowledge of child development is very good, which helps them to plan challenging activities that build on what children already know and can do.
  • Staff support children with additional needs extremely well.
  • All staff have high expectations for children's communication and language development.
Inspection #10235983 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents comment that they are very happy with the nursery and are reassured that their children settle well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with additional needs extremely well. Support, advice and guidance provided by other professionals are embedded into daily practice and quality interactions.

Google Reviews of Phoenix Childcare

5.0
(1 Google review)
Lucy
6 years ago

Amazing nursery my children are in safe hands. I can't rate this place highly enough, amazing staff in a lovely setting. Thanks all

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022

Date: March 2013

  • December 2022Outstanding
  • January 2017Good
  • December 2013Good
  • March 2013Good

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