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Puddleduck Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
·Puddleduck Nursery School, Woodlands Park, Clapham, MK41 6EJ · Bedford
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Bedford

About this day nursery

Puddleduck Nursery School, located in Clapham, Bedford, is dedicated to providing high-quality care, development, and education within a safe and encouraging environment. They focus on understanding each child's individual needs, strengths, and interests to create a supportive atmosphere where well-being is prioritised.

The nursery aims to help children feel confident and inspired to learn and grow at their own pace, encouraging natural development through exploration. Puddleduck Nurseries is recognised by Ofsted and collaborates with local authorities and awarding bodies to ensure excellent childcare standards.

They are committed to working with families and the local community to provide a positive start to each child's learning journey.

Our ethos

At Puddleducks we believe every child deserves care that’s as unique as they are. That’s why we take the time to understand each child’s individual needs, strengths, and interests. Our passionate team creates a loving, supportive environment where wellbeing comes first – helping every child feel safe, confident, and inspired to learn and grow at their own pace. With wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, our nurturing environment encourages children to explore, develop naturally, and flourish in their own wonderful ways.

What it's like

The manager and staff at Puddleduck Nursery School provide meaningful learning experiences. Children confidently settle in, feeling safe and happy, which supports their emotional well-being. Staff proactively support children's independence and help them manage their behaviours.

EYFS curriculumHomemade mealsIndividual childcarePlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Puddleduck Nursery School

Last inspected 8 May 2024

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

The manager and staff at Puddleduck Nursery School provide meaningful learning experiences. Children confidently settle in, feeling safe and happy, which supports their emotional well-being. Staff proactively support children's independence and help them manage their behaviours.

Inspector highlights

  • The owner, manager and staff demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to their roles and responsibilities.
  • The manager and staff know the children well and structure the curriculum to cover all areas of learning.
  • The manager and staff proactively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff place high emphasis on supporting the children's communication and language skills.
  • The nursery cook and staff have a good understanding of the children's dietary requirements.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to use every opportunity to extend children's learning during spontaneous activities
  • 2enhance the range of resources used by the younger children in the outdoor area to further support their motivation to explore and develop their play and ideas.
Inspection #10335323 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff proactively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including children in receipt of early years pupil premium. They are alert to emerging difficulties and respond swiftly to concerns about a child's development. They successfully work with other professionals, providing one-to-one support as required and always involving parents in discussions about their child, ensuring all children are included, make good progress and have fun.

Outdoor space

Staff provide daily opportunities for the children to play outside in the fresh air. Babies smile as they rock their bodies backwards and forwards on the rockers. Staff provide activities that support older children to take risks, such as climbing over tyres and walking across wooden planks to develop balancing skills.

Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • May 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • December 2017Good
  • August 2013Good
  • June 2009Good

Frequently asked about Puddleduck Nursery School

About the setting

Puddleduck Nursery School registered in 2007. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, 12 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for Christmas and the New Year when the nursery is closed for two weeks. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY346123
Registered person
Rosedale Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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