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Puddleducks Day Nursery in Brackley

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·30a High Street, Croughton, Brackley, NN13 5LT · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming and homely nursery. Staff know the children well and develop close bonds, helping children feel safe and secure. Children leave their parents with ease and settle quickly into their day. Staff create a calm environment and use daily routines to help children understand what is coming next.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Puddleducks Day Nursery

Last inspected 24 July 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

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming and homely nursery. Staff know the children well and develop close bonds, helping children feel safe and secure. Children leave their parents with ease and settle quickly into their day. Staff create a calm environment and use daily routines to help children understand what is coming next.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show high levels of confidence in their interactions with adults and have a positive attitude to learning.
  • Children thrive in the exciting outdoor learning environment that inspires their curiosity.
  • Staff are positive role models and are consistent with expected behaviours.
  • Leaders have devised a curriculum that offers children a wide set of experiences that prepare them for their next stage of learning.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus more precisely on the intent for children's learning during adult-led activities.
Inspection #10337208 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children thrive in the exciting outdoor learning environment that inspires their curiosity. Staff encourage babies to become inquisitive and confident learners and promote their physical development outdoors. Children also go on walks to the local parks, farm and around the village.

Parent Reviews of Puddleducks Day Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • July 2024Good
  • August 2018Good
  • September 2015Good
  • November 2014Requires improvement
  • February 2009Good

Frequently asked about Puddleducks Day Nursery

About the setting

Puddleducks Day Nursery registered in 2002. It employs 18 members of childcare staff, with 16 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The provider and manager hold management qualifications at level 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, with sessions from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

URN
EY218008
Registered person
Grant, Lesley
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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