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Putteridge Community Nursery # Putteridge Community Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Putteridge Road, Luton, LU2 8HJ · Luton Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Luton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Putteridge Community Nursery, located in Luton, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 2 to 4. 45 am to 5 pm, during term time only. The dedicated team of 11 childcare staff, including a manager with a Level 6 qualification and eight other Level 3 qualified staff, ensures a nurturing and stimulating environment. Children are encouraged to be independent and enthusiastic learners, confidently choosing activities and showing high levels of curiosity. The nursery places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, with staff regularly engaging in professional development and working in close partnership with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for children. What it's like Children are exceptionally happy and have an exceedingly positive approach to their learning here. Staff are highly passionate about their role and welcome children into the nursery, helping them feel safe and secure. Children are independent, confidently choosing what they want to play and showing high levels of curiosity and concentration. Enthusiastic learners Strong safeguarding Strong parent partnerships Outstanding teaching Excellent progress for all Skilful staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Putteridge Community Nursery Last inspected 17 October 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are exceptionally happy and have an exceedingly positive approach to their learning here. Staff are highly passionate about their role and welcome children into the nursery, helping them feel safe and secure. Children are independent, confidently choosing what they want to play and showing high levels of curiosity and concentration. Inspector highlights - Children are exceptionally happy and have an exceedingly positive approach to their learning. - Staff are highly passionate about their role and welcome children into the nursery. - Children confidently choose what they want to play and learn and show high levels of curiosity and concentration. - All children are highly independent, with older children knowing the routine and younger children persevering. - Children's learning is woven through everything they do by the knowledgeable staff. - The quality of teaching is exceptional. - All children in the nursery, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, make phenomenal progress. - Staff use their knowledge of each child to balance children's engagement equally and provide the same opportunities to join in activities. Inspection #10233673 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199517) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Putteridge Community Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10233673 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199517)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312393) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=putteridge-community-nursery-lu2-8hj-ey312393) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children in the nursery, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make phenomenal progress. Staff are highly attuned to children's needs. Interventions are quickly put into place, including visual prompts to help individual learning needs. Support plans use children's interests to provide achievable goals, which are regularly reviewed. All staff understand them, maximising all children's potential. For those children with SEND, plans are put in place early to support transitions. EAL / language support All children in the nursery, including those who speak English as an additional language, make phenomenal progress. Staff are highly attuned to children's needs. Interventions are quickly put into place, including visual prompts to help individual learning needs. ## Parent Reviews of Putteridge Community Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLKcCd4leS3n5fn1SHzeJRwxNyPJ7np6e56wHgXo5azWKhqNw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gogulavardhan JB a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2eWZUUnJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48764918e08e605d:0xe492ba57a13adc02) Reviews from Google for Putteridge Community Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16470431672777235458&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: November 2009 - October 2022 Outstanding - December 2016 Good - November 2013 Good - November 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Putteridge Community Nursery ### How was Putteridge Community Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### What stands out about day-to-day care at Putteridge Community Nursery? ### How does Putteridge Community Nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Putteridge Community Nursery? ### Which funded places does Putteridge Community Nursery accept? ### Which area does Putteridge Community Nursery serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Luton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Putteridge Community Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Oak Tree Kindergarten (Ashcroft Road) Luton · LU2 9AA ](/nursery/oak-tree-kindergarten-ltd-ashcroft-road-lu2-9aa-105253) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Ashcroft and Ramridge Community Nursery Luton · LU2 9AG ](/nursery/ashcroft-and-ramridge-community-nursery-lu2-9ag-2834616) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Wigmore Church and Community Under Fives Pre School Luton · LU2 9TE ](/nursery/wigmore-church-and-community-under-fives-pre-school-lu2-9te-105233) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Kinder City Luton · LU2 7SR 4.8(84 reviews) ](/nursery/kinder-city-lu2-7sr-ey487267) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### Mini Scholars Luton · LU2 7SR 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/mini-scholars-lu2-7sr-2817895) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Buttons Day Nursery Nr Luton · LU2 8PX 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-buttons-day-nursery-lu2-8px-ey375493) [See all nurseries in Luton →](/search?q=Luton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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