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Puddleducks Day Nursery in Walsall

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
·246 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley, Walsall, WS6 6DL · Staffordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Puddleducks Day Nursery, located in Great Wyrley, Walsall, provides a nurturing environment for children from infancy through to four years old. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering consistent care throughout the week.

They are committed to supporting families by accepting various government-funded childcare schemes for different age groups, including under two-year-olds, two-year-olds, and three-to-four-year-olds. This highlights their dedication to making quality early education accessible to a wider community.

The nursery has received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection, reflecting their high standards of care and education. Families interested in Puddleducks Day Nursery can find their contact information and address easily, facilitating direct communication for inquiries and admissions.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident in this welcoming and nurturing nursery. Staff take time to help children settle when they arrive, promoting feelings of safety and security. Staff effectively promote communication and language development, with children enjoying songs, rhymes, and stories, and showing a growing understanding of letters and sounds.

Accepts childcare funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

Under 2 year olds, 2 year olds, 3 & 4 year olds

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Puddleducks Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 June 2022 · Jacqueline Coomer

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 are happy and confident in this welcoming and nurturing nursery. Staff take time to help children settle when they arrive, promoting feelings of safety and security. Staff effectively promote communication and language development, with children enjoying songs, rhymes, and stories, and showing a growing understanding of letters and sounds.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff are clear about what they want children to learn and plan a broad and balanced curriculum.
  • Staff know their key children very well and confidently discuss their learning and what they want children to learn next.
  • There is a strong focus on children developing their physical skills.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent, for example, during mealtimes staff support children to serve themselves.
  • The manager has clear plans in place to ensure the continuous improvement of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop consistency in supporting children's mathematical development, particularly children's understanding of numbers and counting
  • 2strengthen and embed support for newly appointed and less-experienced staff to help raise their good level of practice higher.
Inspection #10233506 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about the nursery and how their children are settled and progressing. They like the daily discussions on collection and enjoy reading about their children's experiences and progress online.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Staff work well with parents and other professionals to provide additional support for children. Staff who take a lead in this support are knowledgeable about children's individual needs and manage these in a positive and effective way.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy the garden. Staff use risk assessments to help minimise potential hazards, both indoors and outdoors. Children have plenty of fresh air and exercise and learn to move their bodies in different ways as they enjoy regular movement to music sessions and yoga.

Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • July 2022Good
  • June 2022Good

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