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St Edmund's Nursery School/Children's Centre

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2021)
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4.9(44 parent reviews) ·Washington Street, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9QW · Bradford
Number of places
122 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

St Edmund's Nursery School and Children's Centre, located in Bradford, offers comprehensive childcare for children from birth to five years old. The centre operates from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm, 50 weeks a year, providing both full and half day sessions tailored to different age groups.

They also offer flexible 'core day' options and extended pick-up services. In addition to standard childcare, St Edmund's provides various mealtime sessions and individual meal options, ensuring children receive nutritious food throughout their day.

The nursery actively supports government-funded childcare initiatives, including 15-hour and 30-hour provisions for eligible age groups, and encourages parents to explore available financial support. With a focus on accessibility and community, the centre also offers a range of information and resources for families on their website, from details on their curriculum to parental involvement.

What it's like

Children flourish at this unique nursery. They are extremely happy and settled in a calm and stimulating learning environment with high-quality care. Children achieve the best possible outcomes, which helps them to prepare well for future learning and starting school.

All-year childcareGovernment funding acceptedFlexible sessionsNutritious meals

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands (0-2 years, 2-3 years, and 3-5 years) for standard full and half days, alongside flat-rate core days for all ages. Additional options include mealtime sessions, individual meal purchases, and extended pick-up times. Outstanding payments incur late fees.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Late payment charge applies to fees outstanding after 7 days.
  • Extended pick-up charges must be booked in advance.
  • Mealtime sessions can be added to free funded provision for ages 2 to 5.
  • Friday afternoon session available for families opting for 30 hours free provision over 4.5 days.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Half day, Full core day, Half core day, Extended pick-up, Mealtime sessions

Opening hours

7.45am - 5.45pm 50 weeks a year

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Edmund's Nursery School/Children's Centre

Last inspected 3 November 2021 · Shirley Maynard

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish at this unique nursery. They are extremely happy and settled in a calm and stimulating learning environment with high-quality care. Children achieve the best possible outcomes, which helps them to prepare well for future learning and starting school.

Inspector highlights

  • Practitioners provide an ambitious curriculum, meticulously assess children's progress, and plan activities to ensure rapid progress across all areas of learning.
  • Practitioners use children's home language throughout their day at nursery, which helps to build children's positive self-esteem and confidence.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, practitioners provided online singing and story sessions for parents and visited children at home, delivering books and toys.
  • Practitioners prioritise developing children's speech and language skills by joining in conversations, modelling and repeating words.
  • All children develop a genuine love of books and reading and have access to a 'lending library'.
Inspection #10117645 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are keen to share how wonderful the practitioners are.

Parents feel their children make excellent progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Practitioners work collaboratively with other professionals involved in a child's care, in particular, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, children achieve the best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

The nursery environment, both indoors and outdoors, is reviewed to make sure it is always safe and secure. Children benefit from trips to the local wetlands. They engage in exciting and challenging activities, such as den building.

Parent Reviews of St Edmund's Nursery School/Children's Centre

4.9
(44)
Nafeesa Akhtar
8 months ago

Superb nursery, professional and caring staff. My son started attending their play and learn sessions when he was 1 year and 5 month's on a weekly basis on a Thursday. Since then he has started attending this nursery at the age of 2 year's and 5 month's. He absolutely loves it and the staff are amazing, very supportive and understanding. Summaya has been extremely helpful in assisting us to settle in my son at the nursery. Other staff members have also been helpful ensuring my son has a smooth transition. Staff around the nursery has also been very supportive and helpful including staff at the reception/waiting area.

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Sabah T
7 months ago

Such a lovely nursery! The staff are amazing and really care about the kids. There are always fun activities going on and my little one comes home happy every day. Couldn’t ask for more

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Neelam Alam
8 months ago

Where do I start.. my daughter started St Edmunds back in January. I am extremely lucky to have come across this nursery and now understand why it is loved by so many and is in high demand. This nursery not only is part of your child’s educational journey but thrives to give your child the very best start in life! The staff are committed and dedicated to provide the best environment for each and every child. The staff are not only welcoming and loving to the child but to the parents too which makes a huge difference. You can tell from the moment you walk in the amount of care and detail and positivity that goes in to making this in to such a fantastic nursery. I was soo impressed I am now doing voluntary work alongside two incredible members (Maryum & Juraj) who run the stay and play sessions so I can be part of such a great team. My daughter absolutely loves attending to the point where she’s upset when she realises it’s a weekend/holiday. I would like to give a special mention to everyone in the red class especially her teacher and key-worker Bilal and Huma for making this experience wonderful! I couldn’t be happier with them encouraging her to grow both socially and academically and teaching her core life skills and setting her up perfectly for big school.

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Shafaq Rizwan
8 months ago

What a delightful and welcoming place for families, especially children! I've been coming here for the past 6 years with all my kids, and they absolutely love this nursery. The staff are always friendly, professional, and caring. It truly feels like a second home for the little ones. Highly recommended!

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Farah shah
8 months ago

After looking around at a few nursery's I can say this is the best nursery. The response time is amazing from office staff (Maryum, Razwana & Juraj). I want to say a big thank you to Michelle for making settling in easy for me and my child. The attachment and care given by all the baby room team feels like a big family. 😊

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Inspection history

Date: February 2007

  • November 2021Outstanding
  • January 2014Outstanding
  • February 2007Outstanding

Frequently asked about St Edmund's Nursery School/Children's Centre

About the setting

St Edmunds NSCC - registered in 2007. It operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.45pm for 50 weeks of the year. There are 40 childcare staff, 35 of whom hold early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including five with qualified teacher status. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY336626
Registered person
St. Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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