--- title: "Puddleducks Under Fives — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Puddleducks Under Fives, a nursery in Telford — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Puddleducks Under Fives # Puddleducks Under Fives Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · Lawley Community Centre, Lawley Village, TELFORD, TF4 2PR · Telford and Wrekin Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Telford and Wrekin About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Puddleducks Under Fives Ltd is a well-established Telford-based nursery serving the Lawley community and surrounding areas. This setting offers a comprehensive array of provisions, ensuring that children receive a nurturing and stimulating experience. Their website highlights that uniforms, while available, are not mandatory, providing flexibility for families. Puddleducks Under Fives emphasises a clear focus on communication, offering multiple channels for parents to connect, including phone, email, and social media. The nursery is committed to creating a supportive environment for early years development and boasts Ofsted registration, underlining its adherence to regulatory standards. They also accept government funding schemes to support families with childcare costs. The nursery prides itself on transparent policies and provides useful information on its website for parents, including details about their curriculum and session options. What it's like Children are happy and generally settled at Puddleducks Under Fives Ltd, thriving with stimulating activities planned around their interests and next steps, including those with SEND. They enjoy outdoor play, engaging in physical activities and cooperative games. Staff share key information with other settings to ensure care consistency. Ofsted registered Flexible uniform policy ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.puddleduckstelford.co.uk/apply/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 11.45am and midday until 2.45pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puddleducks Under Fives Last inspected 9 October 2023 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 generally settled at Puddleducks Under Fives Ltd, thriving with stimulating activities planned around their interests and next steps, including those with SEND. They enjoy outdoor play, engaging in physical activities and cooperative games. Staff share key information with other settings to ensure care consistency. Inspector highlights - Leaders use feedback to make continuous improvements, raising the overall quality of the setting. - The curriculum is rich and sequenced well, building on children's existing knowledge and skills. - Leaders prioritise supporting children's communication and language development, introducing strategies to improve vocabulary. - Staff effectively identify when children require additional support and seek professional help for children with SEND. - Parents are highly positive about the setting and observe significant progress in their children's development. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to manage children's behaviour in a consistent manner, to help children understand right from wrong - 2 review and strengthen the arrangements for how staff settle children to further promote children's well-being - 3 enhance the organisation of activities, to enable all children to become fully submerged in the learning experiences on offer. Inspection #10301889 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232240) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puddleducks Under Fives Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10301889 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232240)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670644) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puddleducks-under-fives-ltd-tf4-2pr-2670644) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the setting. They share that they can see the progress their child has made in their development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This helps to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive at the setting. Staff use this information to help identify where a child requires additional support. They then seek support from other professionals. This helps to ensure that children with SEND receive the specialist support they require. Outdoor space Children enjoy their time outside. They use a range of different movements as they climb and balance on the play equipment. Children work well together. For instance, they help each other make it across the obstacle course. Inspection history Date: June 2023 - November 2023 Good - October 2023 Good - August 2023 Inadequate - June 2023 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Puddleducks Under Fives ### What is the age range at Puddleducks Under Fives? ### What stands out about Puddleducks Under Fives? ### How can Puddleducks Under Fives be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in TELFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Puddleducks Under Fives. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Kids Planet Lawley Telford · TF3 5ES 3.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-lawley-tf3-5es-2851076) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.2 mi ### Small Talk Nurseries Telford · TF4 2ET 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-tf4-2et-2671793) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Smiley Faces Day Nursery Telford · TF1 2JA 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/smiley-faces-day-nursery-ltd-tf1-2ja-ey292008) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### ABC Day Nursery Hadley Telford · TF1 5NU ](/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ltd-hadley-tf1-5nu-ey388078) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### Oakengates Nursery school Telford · TF2 6BT ](/nursery/oakengates-nursery-school-tf2-6bt-2823883) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Daisy Chain at Wrekin Prep Wellington · TF1 3LB ](/nursery/daisy-chain-at-wrekin-prep-tf1-3lb-ey340401) [See all nurseries in TELFORD →](/search?q=TELFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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