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Richmond House Kindergarten

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·222 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SR · Trafford
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

Richmond House Kindergarten, a family-owned day nursery in Hale, Cheshire, provides care and education for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with closures for bank holidays and a winter festive period.

It has consistently achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, most recently in 2022. The kindergarten prides itself on offering a nurturing, homely atmosphere, fostering quick connections between children and staff within small groups.

Emphasising holistic development through play, the facility is equipped with engaging resources and benefits from regular visits by peripatetic teachers who deliver specialised activities such as 'Stretch-n-Grow' for physical exercise, Pop Up Percussion and Moo Music for musical engagement, and Spanish classes with Kidslingo for older children. Additionally, older children participate in weekly Forest School sessions.

The nursery encourages prospective families to arrange a visit to experience its environment firsthand.

What it's like

Enthusiasm and excitement radiate from children's faces as they engage in ambitious activities, both indoors and outdoors, demonstrating concentration, exploration, and investigation. Children feel safe and make excellent progress in this homely and welcoming setting.

Family-ownedOfsted OutstandingForest SchoolEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday (50 weeks per year, excluding bank holidays and winter festive period)

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Richmond House Kindergarten

Last inspected 11 August 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Enthusiasm and excitement radiate from children's faces as they engage in ambitious activities, both indoors and outdoors, demonstrating concentration, exploration, and investigation. Children feel safe and make excellent progress in this homely and welcoming setting.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has a strong and inspirational leadership team. Leaders and staff share the same vision and are committed to ongoing improvements.
  • Staff feel extremely well supported with their well-being and professional development, with regular training available.
  • Activities are expertly planned and coordinated to meet individual and group needs, leading to superb progress for all children.
  • Children are deeply motivated and engaged in their play, concentrating well and recalling previous learning.
  • All children have remarkably high levels of confidence and self-esteem, demonstrating excellent social skills and impeccable behaviour.
Inspection #10129167 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Progress for all children is superb, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Inside and outside, the children are engrossed in ambitious activities, concentrating, exploring and investigating. Young children have beaming smiles as their feet slip and slide in paint; they manage to stay balanced as they feel the texture under their toes.

EAL / language support

The kindergarten supports children with English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Richmond House Kindergarten

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: August 2009

  • August 2022Outstanding
  • February 2016Outstanding
  • August 2009Good

Frequently asked about Richmond House Kindergarten

About the setting

Richmond House Kindergarten re-registered in 2004. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with early years teacher status. The kindergarten operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supporting children with English as an additional language.

URN
EY293670
Registered person
Atherton House Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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