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Pre-School Learning Alliance Bulwell Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Bulwell Children's Centre, Steadfold Close, Bulwell, NG6 8AX · Nottingham
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, on a term-time basis. Established in 2004, this childcare on non-domestic premises setting has consistently achieved a Good rating from Ofsted, with its latest inspection on 1 May 2025 reaffirming this quality.

Children confidently separate from their parents, forming trusting relationships with kind and caring staff who enthusiastically engage them in play. Babies communicate their needs through simple signs, while older children enjoy playing alongside staff and seek help when needed.

The nursery fosters consistently good behaviour, with children being friendly, sociable, independent, and helpful, and taking pride in responsibilities such as tidying after snacks. The dedicated staff team implements a clear and broad curriculum across all developmental areas, ensuring children develop a love of learning.

This includes exciting activities like toddlers planting flowers to learn about nature and older children developing a love of literature through shared stories. Parents frequently praise the friendly staff and appreciate the support they receive, noting their children's eagerness to share their daily experiences from the nursery.

What it's like

Children confidently separate from parents and form trusting relationships with kind staff, enthusiastically engaging in play. Babies communicate needs through simple signs, while older children enjoy playing alongside staff and seek help when needed. Children's behaviour is consistently good; they are friendly, sociable, independent, and helpful, taking pride in responsibilities.

Warm, trusting relationshipsConsistently good behaviourPositive attitude to learningClear curriculumEngaging activitiesSupportive staff team

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pre-School Learning Alliance Bulwell Childcare

Last inspected 1 May 2025 · Lianne McElvaney

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 confidently separate from parents and form trusting relationships with kind staff, enthusiastically engaging in play. Babies communicate needs through simple signs, while older children enjoy playing alongside staff and seek help when needed. Children's behaviour is consistently good; they are friendly, sociable, independent, and helpful, taking pride in responsibilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children independently leave their parents and develop warm, trusting relationships with staff, who are kind and caring.
  • Children's behaviour is consistently good. They are friendly and sociable towards others and enjoy being independent and helpful.
  • Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and enjoy exciting activities that staff have planned for them.
  • The dedicated staff team have a clear curriculum to support children's learning.
  • Leaders demonstrate passion and pride in the nursery and support staff with regular supervision meetings to check their well-being and set targets to enhance their skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to implement activities for older children, so that their teaching is consistently focused on what they want children to learn
  • 2help staff implement the curriculum for communication and language for younger children more precisely
  • 3explore further ways to enable parents to gain information about what their children need to learn next and how they can support this at home.
Inspection #10403105 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the friendly staff and value the support they receive from the nursery.

They comment that their children are eager to tell them about what they have enjoyed doing while at nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Toddlers plant flowers in plant pots as they learn about nature.

Parent Reviews of Pre-School Learning Alliance Bulwell Childcare

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Inspection history

Date: May 2013

  • May 2025Good
  • November 2019Good
  • May 2016Good
  • May 2013Requires improvement

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