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S4YC @ Hooton Nursery # S4YC @ Hooton Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Hooton Farm House, Hooton Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QU · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester 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 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 curriculum Individualised learning Outdoor learning Nutritious meals Ofsted Rated Good ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 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 →](https://s4yc.co.uk/funding/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday | 07.30 - 18.00 Age range 0-4 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of S4YC @ Hooton Nursery Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10295629 Lead inspector Deborah Magee Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229736)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2629084) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://s4yc.co.uk/nurseries/hooton-childcare/) Hooton Farm House, Hooton Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QU [© 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#/-2.9619/53.29923/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ellesmere Port - [Day nurseries in Ellesmere Port](/search?q=Ellesmere+Port) - [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=s4yc-hooton-nursery-ch66-1qu-2629084) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 25 August 2023 · Deborah Magee 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 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 - 1 support staff to always use correct vocabulary when speaking to children - 2 review daily routines to ensure that children's learning is not unnecessarily interrupted - 3 strengthen partnership with parents and provide all parents with specific information on how to best support learning at home. Inspection #10295629 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229736) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKzOF3Eqm2IsUrot__VSYE2-irBRvkCOXDAdkKa1BaWF3bs4A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jamie Cooper 3 years ago Staff are amazing always going the extra mile for the children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCd19IbnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487adecff1111749:0x8dad5c914d38a2aa) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLxz-GSHV7Ea0PP1_jKvTpyuW8Dmhcu9yM9-jLs4vHU8hfXgA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jessica Turner in the last week Lovely nursery, staff are the best! Cant fault them :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wM1NtRXpSVmxOWm05eWVHVnNVblZ5VjA5Q2RHYxAB!2m1!1s0x487adecff1111749:0x8dad5c914d38a2aa) Reviews from Google for S4YC @ Hooton Nursery. 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