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Spinning Top Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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2.3(9 parent reviews) ·2 Melbourne Grove, BRADFORD, BD3 8JT · Bradford
Number of places
94 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Spinning Top Childcare Ltd, established in 2004, is a well-regarded childcare setting in Bradford, offering a stimulating environment for children aged 0-11 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery provides consistent support for families.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 21st November 2023, rated the nursery as "Good" in all areas. Children at Spinning Top Childcare Ltd develop positive relationships with peers and staff, learning to share and take turns while building confidence and self-esteem.

The recently appointed manager, described as dynamic and enthusiastic, has a clear vision for children's learning and works with the team to deliver an ambitious activity programme. The curriculum is enriched by close collaboration with external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring targeted activities prepare them for future learning.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with a large area where children enjoy riding bikes and trikes, and engaging in activities that develop their physical skills and hand-eye coordination. Staff foster good communication and language skills, gathering information on additional languages spoken at home and assessing development, with regular story, song, and rhyme sessions.

Parents are actively involved, feeling welcome and providing feedback through questionnaires, highlighting the nursery's commitment to partnership.

What it's like

Children separate from their parents and show that they develop positive relationships with staff and each other. They learn to share and take turns, building structures together and showing good levels of confidence and self-esteem. The new manager has an excellent understanding of what she intends children to learn and works with staff and professionals to plan an ambitious programme of activities.

Positive RelationshipsAmbitious ProgrammeSEND SupportOutdoor LearningCommunication SkillsParental Partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Spinning Top Childcare

Last inspected 21 November 2023 · Emma Allison

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children separate from their parents and show that they develop positive relationships with staff and each other. They learn to share and take turns, building structures together and showing good levels of confidence and self-esteem. The new manager has an excellent understanding of what she intends children to learn and works with staff and professionals to plan an ambitious programme of activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager is dynamic and enthusiastic and is working with leaders and staff to bring high quality to the setting.
  • Leaders and staff work in partnership with parents, sharing regular information and receiving feedback through questionnaires.
  • Children benefit from quality interactions, including staff using questioning techniques to build imagination and thinking skills.
  • Leaders and staff work closely with external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children develop good communication and language skills, with staff gathering information about additional languages spoken at home and assessing development.

Areas to develop

  • 1embed the already good performance management arrangements to support staff to build on their good teaching
  • 2ensure that children hear the correct pronunciation of letter sounds, particularly when older children begin to recognise letters of their own name.
Inspection #10318730 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that they feel welcome into the setting and share their views about the quality of the setting through questionnaires and feedback.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff work closely with external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and ensure that they receive targeted activities. This helps children to prepare well for future learning.

Outdoor space

Children laugh as they ride around on bikes and trikes in the large outdoor area. Staff encourage young children to climb on small apparatus and older children develop their hand-eye coordination as they join large connecting blocks together to create a helmet. This helps to develop children's physical skills.

Parent Reviews of Spinning Top Childcare

2.3
(9)
User73
7 months ago

My child used to attend this nursery, and honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. The management came across as quite unprofessional in the way they communicated. On several occasions when I picked up my child, I noticed managers speaking rudely to staff right in front of me, which was uncomfortable and concerning. The overall setting also wasn’t very appealing or welcoming. Taking my child out of there was definitely the best decision I have made!

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Isaaq Shazad
6 months ago

I was really disappointed with my experience at this nursery. The environment felt unappealing and noticeably outdated, as if it hasn’t been properly updated or cared for in a long time. Several areas looked dirty or poorly maintained, which is especially concerning in a setting meant for young children. On top of that, the managers came across as unprofessional and somewhat rude, which only added to the negative impression. Overall, it didn’t feel like a positive or nurturing place, and I wouldn’t recommend it based on what I experienced.

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michael riseborough
9 months ago

Went to view this nursery yesterday for my 2 year old to attend in september. First impression of viewing the classrooms was not good. The play carpets were filthy and the room looked dirty and the outside decking area looked unsafe. The person showing us around wasnt very helpful when we were asking questions. First impressions fo matter . So will be giving this place a miss and looking elsewere. They also wanted 30 pound upfront to secure a place . No thank you spinning tops.

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Marie
8 months ago

Extremely rude manager who oversteps boundaries they use there cameras to watch people not to protect there nursery it’s Weried watching others peoples houses and children that’s a huge safeguard concern To members of the public this use to be a nice place to. Be but there is nothing but racism here now appalling behaviour

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Fam Ami
6 years ago

Best Flexible Childcare Provider. Me & My Husband visited 4 Nurseries before choosing Spinning Top. During the visit of this nursery all children were playing as a team in lovely way, nobody was playing alone. Staff and children were involved in each other like a family. My Husband was really impressed with the leadership and teamwork of Spinning Top Nursery and he said that I am going to straight away select this nursery after 1st visit in December 2017. My Child started this nursery in January 2018 and Finishing today 12th July 2019 as he will start Primary School this September. All staff of this Nursery was very welcoming and flexible. They allow full time children to bring there own sandwiches and lunch bags from home for dinner break. Office staff is also great and very cooperative, they made adjustment in hours according to my need and my child was coming 9am-3pm each day. They are excellent in safeguarding. Here is nice big well managed garden for children. Nursery Car parking is just 5 steps from the nursery door. We will miss you spinning top.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • November 2023Good
  • June 2014Good
  • May 2013Inadequate
  • February 2012Good

Frequently asked about Spinning Top Childcare

About the setting

Spinning Top Childcare Ltd registered in 2004. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate qualifications, including one at level 5. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY281446
Registered person
Spinning Top Childcare Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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