Session types
Extended School Day (7.5 hours), Daily, Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions
Red Wellies Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
Number of places
82 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Cheshire East
About this day nursery
Red Wellies Childcare, located in Nantwich, CW5 7JL, is a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They are open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, excluding public holidays and Christmas week.
The nursery emphasises a child-led approach to learning, believing that children learn most effectively when motivated by their own interests and through play.
Our ethos
When children are motivated and following their own interests, they learn rapidly while not even being aware of their learning and, even better, they have great fun in doing so! Play and learning by doing are the golden rules at Red Wellies! We ask not whether the child is ready for the nursery but whether the nursery is ready for the child!
What it's like
Children spend plenty of time exploring nature and playing in a safe and stimulating outdoor environment, which helps them to thrive in their physical well-being. They also benefit from a wide range of nutritious and healthy meals, promoting a positive attitude to healthy eating. Children approach challenging tasks with positivity, developing problem-solving and language skills, and make good progress in their development through exciting activities.
Play-based learningChild-led activitiesFlexible funding options
Pricing & funding
Fees are based on bookings of at least 22.5 hours per week, with an Extended School Day lasting 7.5 hours. Term-time only places are available for 38 weeks of the year, which are subject to a holiday retainer charge. Extra sessions can be booked depending on availability.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Minimum booking of 22.5 hours per week required.
- Extended School Day is a 7.5 hour session.
- Term-time only places (38 weeks) are charged at daily rates plus a 10% holiday retainer.
- Additional sessions are subject to availability.
- Shorter notice bookings incur an administration fee in addition to the standard session charge.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm
Age range
6 weeks - 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Red Wellies Childcare
Last inspected 28 October 2021 · Michelle Jacques
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 spend plenty of time exploring nature and playing in a safe and stimulating outdoor environment, which helps them to thrive in their physical well-being. They also benefit from a wide range of nutritious and healthy meals, promoting a positive attitude to healthy eating. Children approach challenging tasks with positivity, developing problem-solving and language skills, and make good progress in their development through exciting activities.
Inspector highlights
- Senior leaders foster a culture of professional development, with experienced staff mentoring less-experienced staff to improve teaching.
- Staff are attentive and caring, forming warm, positive relationships with children, who are emotionally secure.
- Staff use effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and encourage cooperation, leading to good behaviour among children.
- Senior leaders have a clear vision for the setting and are aspirational for the future, with plans to further develop the outdoor environment.
- Teaching is good, and all children, including those with additional needs, make good progress, supported by a passionate special educational needs coordinator.
Areas to develop
- 1implement plans to improve and develop the already good provision even further
- 2enhance planning for children's next steps in learning and ensure it is even more precisely linked to children's individual needs to help them to make rapid progress.
Inspection #10209474 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents praise staff for their dedication and commitment, despite the restrictions and pressures imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
They comment that their children are happy and making good progress in their all-round development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children make good progress, including those with additional needs, who are very well supported by a passionate special educational needs coordinator.
Outdoor space
Children spend plenty of time exploring nature and enjoy playing in a safe and stimulating outside environment, enthusiastically putting on boots and rain suits to enable them to play outside in all weathers. Fresh air, exercise and lots of physical exertion help to ensure children thrive in their physical well-being.
Parent Reviews of Red Wellies Childcare
4.4
(7)
Hannah Davies
4 years ago
Jo and Richard run a fantastically well organised nursery. Our son started here when he was 10 months old and we have been very pleased with how welcoming and at home we were made to feel from the start. We are very impressed with the level of communication throughout the pandemic and they were always able to maintain very high standards. Staff are here are excellent and always very happy to help with any extra requests or questions we may have, nothing is ever too much trouble. We feel very valued and involved in our son's care at Red Wellies and which for us is the most important. We would very much recommend Red Wellies to other parents when choosing a nursery, we are very happy!
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Hannah Ward
4 years ago
We have recently had our eldest child graduate from Red Wellies (2021). From his start in the baby room to his time in Pre School, we could not have been happier. He is more than ready for school and has been nurtured into a well rounded, outdoor enthusiast. Any issues or concerns (Covid being a perfect example) have been communicated brilliantly by the team and management throughout and in a timely manner. The team ensure you feel comfortable leaving your child with them, they work together wonderfully and are both professional and nurturing.
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A C
4 years ago
I am so grateful to Jo and the team for the effort they have made helping my son settle into nursery. Everyone is so attentive and the children really are their first priority. Jo is extremely experienced and has gone above and beyond to support both me and my son with the transition into nursery. I highly recommend Red Wellies!
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Margaret flynn
4 years ago
My eldest son has just completed 3.5 years, my younger son has been at RW for 8 months, both love every minute there. Staff are brilliant with children, have great relationships with children & parents and are incredibly knowledgeable about children’s behaviour. Nutrition & education are key at the nursery, it’s the reason we chose RW & couldn’t be happier with our choice. I read the Ofsted complaints based on another review and can honestly say the experience we’ve had with the nursery does not reflect either the review or the ofsted report. I’ve always felt safe leaving my children with the staff & genuinely believe they have the best care and intentions for the children in their care. My eldest is joining school already loving learning & the school environment as he’s had so much experience of it with the teacher trained/qualified pre school staff. He has already learned all of the targets for his 1st year as he has been learning it for the past year.
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Jeanette Evans
2 years ago
I wanted to pass on my thoughts about Red Wellies Nursery. My daughter as a single parent had worries putting such a young baby into Nursery but I have to say I can't praise the Nursery enough. I've watched my grandson thrive and laugh, never have i seen him smile so much. I wanted to say a Big thank to all of you that work there for being to kind and caring.
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Inspection history
Date: April 2014
- October 2021Good
- November 2017Good
- April 2014Good
Frequently asked about Red Wellies Childcare
About the setting
Red Wellies Childcare Limited registered in 2013 and employs 28 members of staff, including those with qualified teacher status and various early years qualifications. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am to 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY473228
- Registered person
- Red Wellies Childcare Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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