Opening hours
Monday - Friday | 07.30 - 18.00
S4YC @ Hooton Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
About this day nursery
S4YC @ Hooton Nursery offers high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 0-4, adhering to EYFS guidelines. The nursery focuses on supporting each child individually, with a dedicated key person for personalised learning.
A diverse range of engaging activities is provided to foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, preparing children for primary school. The setting emphasises outdoor learning, ensuring children have ample opportunities to explore, be active, and build confidence.
Nutritious hot meals are provided to support children's well-being. The experienced team creates a warm and supportive environment where every child feels secure and valued, contributing to their overall growth and confidence.
Our ethos
S4YC @ Hooton Nursery adheres to EYFS guidelines and focuses on supporting each child individually through a dedicated key person, fostering personalised learning. The nursery emphasises outdoor learning opportunities for exploration and activity, aiming to develop children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills in a warm, supportive, and valued environment.
What it's like
Leaders and staff have a clear vision and want all children to thrive. Every child is valued, and staff build positive and respectful relationships with families. Children are eager to learn because staff provide interesting activities and resources, preparing them for the next stage of their education.
EYFS curriculumIndividualised learningOutdoor learningNutritious mealsOfsted Rated Good
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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 →Key facts
Age range
0-4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating
Last inspected 25 August 2023 · Deborah Magee
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Leaders and staff have a clear vision and want all children to thrive. Every child is valued, and staff build positive and respectful relationships with families. Children are eager to learn because staff provide interesting activities and resources, preparing them for the next stage of their education.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers plan and deliver a curriculum that is focused on each child's developmental needs.
- Staff prioritise helping children to develop their communication and language skills.
- Staff implement effective care practices to ensure that children's physical needs are met.
- Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their coordination.
- Children learn about cultural events and festivals and develop respectful attitudes.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to always use correct vocabulary when speaking to children
- 2review daily routines to ensure that children's learning is not unnecessarily interrupted
- 3strengthen partnership with parents and provide all parents with specific information on how to best support learning at home.
Inspection #10295629 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents report they are happy with the care their children receive in the nursery
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Outside, older children balance on equipment, and younger children ride on tricycles, which helps to enhance their physical strength and stamina. Children enjoy digging in sand and pouring water, strengthening their hand muscles and developing hand-to-eye coordination.
Parent Reviews
5.0
(2)
Jamie Cooper
3 years ago
Staff are amazing always going the extra mile for the children.
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Jessica Turner
in the last week
Lovely nursery, staff are the best! Cant fault them :)
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Inspection history
Date: August 2023
- October 2023Good
- August 2023Good
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