Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm
Puddleduck Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Oxfordshire
About this day nursery
Puddleduck Nursery in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, offers a nurturing environment for children from babies to pre-schoolers. The nursery focuses on providing excellent early years education and care, preparing older children for their transition to school.
They have received an "Ofsted Rated GOOD" in their November 2024 inspection, highlighting their commitment to quality. The nursery categorises its rooms by age groups: Jelly Babies for infants, Jelly Tots for toddlers, and Jelly Beans for pre-school children.
Each room is equipped with age-appropriate resources and activities to stimulate development and learning. Puddleduck Nursery prides itself on creating a warm and homely atmosphere while maximising space with innovative solutions like bunk cots in the baby room.
The nursery also transparently addresses the funding landscape, explaining how government funding works and how their fees are structured to maintain high standards of care and investment in the nursery experience.
What it's like
As children arrive, they are welcomed by happy, friendly staff, who build good relationships with them. This helps children feel safe and secure. Staff gather information about children when they first start and use regular observations to plan around children's likes and interests.
Ofsted Rated GOODAge-specific roomsPre-school readiness focus
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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
Age range
Babies to pre-school
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2005
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Puddleduck Nursery
Last inspected 14 November 2024 · Nicky Butler
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
As children arrive, they are welcomed by happy, friendly staff, who build good relationships with them. This helps children feel safe and secure. Staff gather information about children when they first start and use regular observations to plan around children's likes and interests.
Inspector highlights
- Staff plan an ambitious curriculum and have a clear vision of what they want children to achieve.
- Support for children's communication and language is a focus at the nursery.
- Children demonstrate a love of books.
- Mathematics is incorporated well into children's activities.
- Children's independence skills are supported well.
- Staff help children to learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe.
Areas to develop
- 1create more opportunities to challenge children's thinking and encourage them to solve problems
- 2further improve information provided to parents to ensure they are aware of their child's next steps and how they can support learning at home.
Inspection #10372691 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents comment that their children are excited to attend the nursery
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff complete regular observations and assessments which help to identify gaps in children's development. Staff work with parents and other agencies to implement support plans to help children close these gaps.
Outdoor space
Staff recognise the need for children to be active outdoors and plan activities in the garden to support children's learning. They have created a free flow environment so children can make choices for themselves. Children enjoy a variety of activities to enhance their developing physical skills.
Parent Reviews of Puddleduck Nursery
5.0
(4)
Jonathon Speed
5 years ago
The team at Puddleduck Nursery are truly outstanding. They provide fantastic care for our son, have a friendly yet professional nature, and I wholeheartedly recommend them.
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James Deacon
4 years ago
My son loves coming here, the staff are fantastic would recommend it 100%.
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Rebecca Rolinson
5 years ago
My daughter adores the wonderful staff and her time at here.
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Katie Simpson
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: September 2009
- November 2024Good
- July 2019Good
- October 2018Good
- April 2018Good
- January 2014Good
- September 2009Good
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