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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Puddleduck Nursery # Puddleduck Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA · Oxfordshire Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Oxfordshire 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 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 GOOD Age-specific rooms Pre-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-olds 15 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 Opening hours Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm 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 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 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 - 1 create more opportunities to challenge children's thinking and encourage them to solve problems - 2 further 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263746) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puddleduck Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10372691 Lead inspector Nicky Butler Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263746)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308572) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puddleduck-nursery-ox10-8ba-ey308572) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXMUz1zU6o8BIC401dQOSGZzF5qBS-Xvd-my1Oq8iPxk5rfUY4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM4b2UycUVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487695c37d379fa3:0xde8d8ff89da8e3f0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLsfplXdE1sDEVOIboDEv1knpZTS_vdJmhMe90_afZcvwTitA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) James Deacon 4 years ago My son loves coming here, the staff are fantastic would recommend it 100%. 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