--- title: "Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery, Rochdale | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sandbrook-childrens-centre-nursery-ol11-2lr-ey338453 description: "Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery in Rochdale — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Sandbrook Community Primary School, Hartley Lane, ROCHDALE, OL11 2LR · Rochdale Number of places 60 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Rochdale ## About this day nursery Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery, located in Rochdale (OL11 2LR), registered in 2006, offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and settled. The day nursery, which operates from Monday to Friday during term time with sessions from 7:30 am to 6 pm, provides government-funded childcare. With a strong emphasis on individualised care, staff nurture children's interests and support their development through bespoke introductory sessions and a unique curriculum. The dedicated team of nine childcare staff, all qualified to at least Level 2, maintains strong links with the children's centre to further support families' well-being. This collaborative approach ensures that all children receive the necessary support to make good progress from their starting points in development. The day nursery is praised for its effective communication and language development, with staff incorporating reading and singing into daily routines. Parents consistently commend the staff for their 'over and above' approach, highlighting the tailored settling-in sessions and the invaluable advice and referrals they receive. What it's like Children are happy in this welcoming nursery. They are settled and behave well. Staff are nurturing and offer bespoke introductory sessions, allowing children to settle in at their own pace. The unique curriculum follows children's interests and learning needs, and staff encourage children's communication and language development through reading and singing. Welcoming environment Individualised care Strong parent partnership Good progress ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year Term_time_only Registered with Ofsted 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery Last inspected 17 September 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy at this welcoming nursery, and staff offer bespoke introductory sessions allowing children to settle at their own pace. - Children's communication and language skills develop well, with staff putting a strong emphasis on reading stories and singing songs. - Parents and carers feel supported and welcomed, with staff going 'over and above' in providing care for their children. - Staff support children who speak English as an additional language well, helping to support children's confidence and learning. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. - Leaders ensure that all children are physically active throughout the day, with access to an outdoor area for various activities. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen lunchtime routines Inspection #10398870 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290121) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. Staff identify children who need additional support early and work closely with parents and other agencies to meet individual needs. Outdoor space All children have access to the outdoor area where they can run, jump, ride, push, climb, hang, and balance. Staff provide opportunities for exploration and risk-taking, including splashing in coloured puddles and brushing bubbles away. EAL / language support Staff support children who speak English as an additional language well, working closely with families and using a bank of simple words to support confidence and learning. Inspection history Date: May 2010 - September 2025 Good - November 2019 Good - April 2016 Good - May 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery ### How is Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What is Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery working on improving? ### How does the nursery support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What are the main strengths of Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery? ### Is Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in ROCHDALE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kids Planet Edinburgh Way Rochdale · OL11 2PD 4.9(27 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fisherfield-childcare-ol11-2pd-316453 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Sunflower Nurseries Rochdale · OL11 2HD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-nurseries-limited-ol11-2hd-ey418988 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Laroche Day Care Nursery Rochdale · OL11 2HB 4.2(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/laroche-day-care-nursery-ol11-2hb-ey554762 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Channings Childcare Kingsway Rochdale · OL16 5HN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/channings-childcare-ltd-kingsway-ol16-5hn-2602153 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Small World Nurseries Rochdale · OL11 3AD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-world-nurseries-ltd-ol11-3ad-503594 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) Rochdale · OL11 4HA 3.8(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/1st-safari-genesis-rochdale-ol11-4ha See all nurseries in ROCHDALE →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=ROCHDALE ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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