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Quarry House # Quarry House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · Quarry House, Hougher Wall Road, Audley, ST7 8JA · Staffordshire Number of places 36 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Quarry House, located in Audley, ST7 8JA, is a childcare setting established in 2024, operating from Monday to Friday, all year round, between 7:30 am and 6 pm. This small, friendly nursery provides a "Good" standard of care for children aged 0-2 years, as rated by Ofsted on 29th November 2024. The staff at Quarry House pride themselves on creating a home-from-home environment where children feel happy, safe, and warmly greeted. They build strong, positive relationships with both children and their families, ensuring limitless support when needed. Staff are particularly sensitive to children's individual needs and personal situations, helping them to develop into independent, confident individuals who can manage their emotions effectively. The nursery’s curriculum prioritises emotional security, with staff providing a calm, nurturing atmosphere and quickly identifying children who require additional support with their feelings. They also focus on enhancing communication and language skills, frequently using descriptive words during interactions. While children enjoy activities like music and movement and using garden equipment, the nursery is working to strengthen the focus on physical development within the curriculum. Quarry House also fosters a strong sense of community, involving children in activities like fundraising for the local food bank. Parents consistently express satisfaction with the high level of care, feeling confident that their children are safe and well looked after by the supportive staff. The nursery provides nutritious, home-cooked meals and encourages healthy eating by sharing recipes and meal ideas with families. What it's like Staff create a home-from-home environment where children feel happy and safe. Children arrive happily and are warmly greeted by cheerful staff at this small, friendly setting. Staff build strong, positive relationships with the children and their families, providing limitless support when required. Calm, nurturing environment Supports emotional well-being Strong parent partnership Community engagement Good communication skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30 am to 6 pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Quarry House Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10369026 Lead inspector Beverley Devlin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264783)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2810514) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Quarry House, Hougher Wall Road, Audley, ST7 8JA Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30 am to 6 pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.30086/53.04986/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Audley - [Day nurseries in Audley](/search?q=Audley) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=quarry-house-st7-8ja-2810514) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Quarry House Last inspected 29 November 2024 · Beverley Devlin 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 Staff create a home-from-home environment where children feel happy and safe. Children arrive happily and are warmly greeted by cheerful staff at this small, friendly setting. Staff build strong, positive relationships with the children and their families, providing limitless support when required. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a calm, nurturing environment, quickly identifying children who need additional support in managing their feelings. - Staff frequently use repeated single words and descriptive words to enhance children's communication and language. - Children benefit from many experiences that put them at the heart of the local community and broaden their understanding of the wider world. - All staff know the children well and have a good understanding of child development and where children are in their progress. - The setting has a strong partnership with parents. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the implementation of the intended curriculum to consistently extend and challenge children's physical development - 2 enhance partnerships with parents to improve the two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development and to support parents to continue their child's learning at home. Inspection #10369026 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264783) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that they are happy with the level of care their children receive and that they are confident that their children are safe and well looked after by the supportive staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are especially caring and sensitive to the children's needs and personal situations. They offer limitless support to children and families when required. Outdoor space Children enjoy music and movement and using equipment in the garden. Although children spend time engaged in these activities, staff do not focus on this area of development as strongly as other areas of the curriculum. Inspection history Most recent inspection 29 November 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264783) ## Frequently asked about Quarry House ### What ages of children does Quarry House look after? ### How does Quarry House support children with SEND? ### What is Quarry House working on developing? ### Which funded hours does Quarry House accept? ## About the setting Quarry House registered in 2024. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, with eight holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery is open Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30 am to 6 pm and provides funded early education for any eligible children. 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