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Puddles Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·Hesters Way Community Resource Centre, Cassin Drive, CHELTENHAM, GL51 7SU · Gloucestershire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Puddles Nursery, part of NC Nurseries, is a childcare provider located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Situated on Cassin Drive, it offers a nurturing environment for children.

The nursery is committed to environmental sustainability, actively pursuing an eco-friendly journey that includes sustainable travel and food practices, as well as a focus on nature studies. Beyond its core nursery services, Puddles Nursery also provides seasonal home learning resources, supports children's mental health, and incorporates Makaton into its activities.

Parents can find information about the nursery's curriculum, food offerings, and charges on its website, which also features an FAQ section and details on its SEND Local Offer. The nursery encourages prospective families to book a tour to experience its facilities firsthand.

They also offer a holiday club.

What it's like

Children are eager to start their learning as they arrive at Puddles Nursery. Staff have high expectations for children to achieve and develop resilience, and they devise a rich curriculum tailored to each child's needs. This includes a clear emphasis on prime areas for younger children and engaging activities like a 'bear hunt' in the garden for older children.

Eco-friendly approachNature-based learningMakaton integratedSEND supportHoliday Club

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Puddles Nursery

Last inspected 26 January 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 are eager to start their learning as they arrive at Puddles Nursery. Staff have high expectations for children to achieve and develop resilience, and they devise a rich curriculum tailored to each child's needs. This includes a clear emphasis on prime areas for younger children and engaging activities like a 'bear hunt' in the garden for older children.

Inspector highlights

  • Management is proactive in ensuring staff have the necessary skills, such as "Talking with babies" training for those working with infants, and prioritises staff well-being.
  • Partnerships with parents are secure, with parents expressing satisfaction with their children's progress and the online communication which provides updates and photos.
  • The staff work effectively as a team, maintaining an effective key-person system and liaising with parents to stay informed about children's development.
  • Children are educated about healthy lifestyles, receiving nutritious snacks and meals, understanding exercise benefits, and learning proper oral hygiene.
  • The nursery emphasises children's personal, social, and emotional development, communication, language, and physical skills, fostering good relationships and preparing them for early writing.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff who work with younger children to be consistent and use every opportunity to maximise their learning.
Inspection #10311686 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are particularly well supported. The special educational needs coordinator works very closely with staff and parents to make sure that children get the support they need. In addition, they ensure the appropriate documentation is submitted ready for the child's transition to school, making it smoother for all.

Outdoor space

Older children show great excitement as they go on a 'bear hunt' in the garden, and staff adapt the story of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' to fit their surroundings. For example, they come across a large pile of 'rustling leaves' and a 'wobbly bridge' that they have to negotiate. When children are going outside, they pass each other their coats, and older children help the younger ones to get ready to go in the garden.

Inspection history

Date: March 2008

  • January 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • March 2015Good
  • August 2011Good
  • March 2008Good

Frequently asked about Puddles Nursery

About the setting

Puddles Nursery is one of two nurseries owned by Desirable Childcare Limited, registered in 2007. It operates from a purpose-built building in the Hesters Way area of Cheltenham. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year, and operates a holiday club during all school holidays, except Christmas, for children aged up to five years. The nursery employs 12 staff, including the manager, to work directly with children, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above.

URN
EY343475
Registered person
Desirable Childcare Limited
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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