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Quarrybrow Nursery # Quarrybrow Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Ormsgill Primary School, Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4AR · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Westmorland and Furness 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 Quarrybrow Nursery, located in Barrow-in-Furness, became operational in 2004 and operates out of Ormsgill Primary School. This childcare on non-domestic premises setting has a total of 48 places and cares for 98 children on roll, aged from birth to four years old. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am until 6 pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The provision offers funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children. The dedicated team of 12 childcare staff includes six who hold Level 3 early years qualifications, one with a relevant Level 2 qualification, and the manager who has early years professional status. The children benefit from a welcoming and happy environment where staff foster strong attachments and promote physical development through large indoor and outdoor spaces. The setting places a strong emphasis on independence skills, healthy eating, and understanding the diverse world, with children learning about different families and celebrating festivals like Diwali. Partnerships with parents are strengthened through an online application for communication and the provision of story and activity sacks to support home learning. What it's like Children are happy at the welcoming nursery. They show that they feel safe as they engage the friendly staff in their play. Babies demonstrate strong attachments to staff as they go to them for cuddles. Children's physical development is well promoted. They benefit from the large spaces both indoors and outside. Staff support babies who are new to walking as they practise their new skills. Children run around outside and delight in playing a game of 'freeze tag'. They listen carefully and follow instructions given by staff. Children understand the expectations of them and why rules are in place. For example, children know not to eat the berries from the trees as they could be harmful. Children begin to learn to keep themselves safe. Children behave very well. Older children encourage their younger peers to follow the routines of the day. For instance, children line up in the corridor before going outside to play. Children enjoy a wide range of activities which are well sequenced and build on what they already know and can do. Children concentrate well on specific tasks and remain engaged for extended periods of time. Children make good progress in their learning. Welcoming environment Strong attachments Physical development SEND support Good behaviour Parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Quarrybrow Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10233651 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194633)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY285358) 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 Ormsgill Primary School, Mill Bank, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4AR [© 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#/-3.23044/54.13584/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Barrow-in-Furness - [Day nurseries in Barrow-in-Furness](/search?q=Barrow-in-Furness) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=quarrybrow-nursery-la14-4ar-ey285358) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Quarrybrow Nursery Last inspected 24 August 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy at the welcoming nursery. They show that they feel safe as they engage the friendly staff in their play. Babies demonstrate strong attachments to staff as they go to them for cuddles. Children's physical development is well promoted. They benefit from the large spaces both indoors and outside. Staff support babies who are new to walking as they practise their new skills. Children run around outside and delight in playing a game of 'freeze tag'. They listen carefully and follow instructions given by staff. Children understand the expectations of them and why rules are in place. For example, children know not to eat the berries from the trees as they could be harmful. Children begin to learn to keep themselves safe. Children behave very well. Older children encourage their younger peers to follow the routines of the day. For instance, children line up in the corridor before going outside to play. Children enjoy a wide range of activities which are well sequenced and build on what they already know and can do. Children concentrate well on specific tasks and remain engaged for extended periods of time. Children make good progress in their learning. Inspector highlights - Children are happy at the welcoming nursery. They show that they feel safe as they engage the friendly staff in their play. - Children's physical development is well promoted. They benefit from the large spaces both indoors and outside. - Children behave very well. Older children encourage their younger peers to follow the routines of the day. - Children enjoy a wide range of activities which are well sequenced and build on what they already know and can do. - Leaders truly care about the children who attend the nursery. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. - Partnerships with parents are effective. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to refine systems for planning for individual children, particularly for the youngest children. Inspection #10233651 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194633) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. Leaders liaise with professionals from outside agencies, such as advisory teachers, to ensure that children have appropriate support. Staff differentiate activities to enable all children to join in. Planning for individual children with SEND is thorough, ensuring good progress from their different starting points. Outdoor space Children's physical development is well promoted. They benefit from the large spaces both indoors and outside. Staff support babies who are new to walking as they practise their new skills. Children run around outside and delight in playing a game of 'freeze tag'. ## Parent Reviews of Quarrybrow Nursery 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXLesQNTrJ6laLu1vIRDAJi_cANEbZlMxrBI6yd2WwLsZoMcR9T=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Germaine Huntington a year ago Little boy loves it here! 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