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Roly Poley's Private Nursery # Roly Poley's Private Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.3 (3 parent reviews) · Parkfield, Trinity Street, Middleton, M24 4AN · Rochdale Number of places 80 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Rochdale 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 Roly Poley's Private Nursery is a childcare facility situated in Middleton, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for young children. As a local authority school, it caters to a mixed-gender cohort, offering care for children typically within the ages of 0 to 4 years old. The nursery operates from its premises at Parkfield, Trinity Street, suggesting a community-integrated setting. With a substantial capacity of 80 children, Roly Poley's focuses on early years education and development, aligning with local educational standards for preschool-aged children. Its classification as a private nursery within the local authority framework indicates a commitment to delivering structured and supportive early childhood experiences. What it's like Children are safe and happy, engaging in playful learning across all rooms. They develop secure attachments with staff and build friendships with peers. Children learn to use language well and show kindness and respect for one another. Local Authority School Mixed Gender Age Range 0-4 Years ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://homenicom.co.uk/area/rochdale/crime-rate) ## Key facts Opening hours N/A Age range 0-4 Food N/A Staff N/A Waitlist N/A Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Roly Poley's Private Nursery Last inspected 22 May 2023 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 Children are safe and happy, engaging in playful learning across all rooms. They develop secure attachments with staff and build friendships with peers. Children learn to use language well and show kindness and respect for one another. Inspector highlights - The leader has embraced local authority support and made significant improvements since the last inspection, resulting in consistently good leadership. - The revised curriculum is well-sequenced, focusing on children's development across the seven areas of learning. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good, with individual learning plans and effective collaboration with external agencies. - Leaders have identified gaps in children's development and placed emphasis on early maths skills, supported by a well-organised environment. - Parent partnerships are strong, with staff inviting parents to stay-and-play sessions and open evenings. - Children learn to develop healthy habits, including exercise both indoors and outdoors, and consuming nutritious home-made meals. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that additional funding is used thoughtfully to promote children's individual learning and development - 2 further develop the supervision system so that is focuses sharply on the development needs of all staff. Inspection #10269564 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221510) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Roly Poley's Private Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10269564 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221510)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424238) 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 Parkfield, Trinity Street, Middleton, M24 4AN [© 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#/-2.20329/53.54967/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Middleton - [Day nurseries in Middleton](/search?q=Middleton) - [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=roly-poley-s-private-nursery-m24-4an-ey424238) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) supports staff to identify any additional needs. Where required, individual learning plans are put in place to ensure that children can access the curriculum. The leaders work appropriately with external agencies to secure advice and contribute to education, health, and care plans. All children make progress from their varied starting points. Outdoor space Children take exercise, both indoors and outdoors, to help them gain muscle strength and coordination. ## Parent Reviews of Roly Poley's Private Nursery 4.3 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXInBkjH3mK0xwAwTJ4s2oJaqN3lSpvSBKKqQks4jfOWQLDwWY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Ste 5 years ago A decent nursery by all accounts👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpMXZhRkdBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bba70b942ac55:0xc9ab54b8a2cb8e6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1NbvxoqQdXMLIu-Bv2DChjLkxmAUK4ClXXJgnuQluAsrK5g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alix Richardson 4 years ago Friendly and helpful [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2NGNuZHpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bba70b942ac55:0xc9ab54b8a2cb8e6e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIRRg1b-xqNur0UbHzPdjPRRUjgNZwVaThPiSlFbYmjfa7Fyw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) kirsty ashton 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTaWRTWWp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bba70b942ac55:0xc9ab54b8a2cb8e6e) Reviews from Google for Roly Poley's Private Nursery. 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