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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 6. · 7. St Paul's Childcare CIO # St Paul's Childcare CIO Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · St Pauls Church Community Centre, Church Road, Hereford, HR1 1RT · Herefordshire Number of places 74 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Herefordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. St Paul's Childcare CIO was rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its inspection on 26 September 2022. Children are welcomed by friendly and enthusiastic staff, displaying a strong sense of belonging as they independently hang their belongings on their named peg before settling into chosen play. The day nursery offers a broad curriculum, skilfully planned around themes, such as popular books and stories, encouraging children to engage with narratives and characters. Daily outdoor learning opportunities are provided, allowing children to develop fine motor skills by moulding clay and gross motor skills through active play on a large climbing frame, safely managing risks. Children engage their imaginations with ride-on cars, pretending to drive through a 'car wash'. The day nursery is proactive in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), offering tailor-made support and collaborating with external professionals. Staff receive specialist training to ensure they are confident in meeting individual needs. Parents consistently praise the 'friendly and smiley staff' and the nurturing approach to children's emotional development, noting the wonderful early friendships their children form at the setting. What it's like Children arrive at the setting happy and are welcomed by the friendly and enthusiastic staff team. They display a strong sense of belonging as they independently hang their coat and bag on their named peg. Young children quickly settle into their chosen play. They are supported by staff who sit alongside them, offering plenty of praise and encouragement. Strong sense of belonging Broad curriculum Outdoor learning daily Well-being focus Strong parent partnerships Tailor-made SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.50am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Paul's Childcare CIO Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10194537 Lead inspector Holly Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197487)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2509646) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed St Pauls Church Community Centre, Church Road, Hereford, HR1 1RT ## Explore day nurseries near Hereford - [Day nurseries in Hereford](/search?q=Hereford) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-paul-s-childcare-cio-hr1-1rt-2509646) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Paul's Childcare CIO Last inspected 26 September 2022 · Holly Smith 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 Children arrive at the setting happy and are welcomed by the friendly and enthusiastic staff team. They display a strong sense of belonging as they independently hang their coat and bag on their named peg. Young children quickly settle into their chosen play. They are supported by staff who sit alongside them, offering plenty of praise and encouragement. Inspector highlights - Children display a strong sense of belonging and quickly settle into their chosen play. - Children access a broad curriculum skilfully planned around themes. - Children benefit from daily opportunities to explore the outdoor learning environment. - The manager supports staff well-being and has appointed a mental health champion. - Staff form effective partnerships with parents, who are highly complimentary. Areas to develop - 1 fully consider the needs of the youngest children during whole-group activities to promote their engagement and enjoyment to the same extent as their older peers - 2 enhance opportunities during daily routines for children to do more for themselves to further develop their independence skills - 3 strengthen systems in place for the coaching and mentoring of staff to target professional development opportunities and raise staffs' knowledge to the highest level. Inspection #10194537 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197487) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > The wonderful early friendships their children form during their time at the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailor-made support to ensure their individual needs are met. The manager works well with other professionals, such as specialist health services, and staff receive specialist training to support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily opportunities to explore the outdoor learning environment. They develop muscles in their hands moulding clay and collect natural items. Children are active and have lots of opportunities to play outside each day, learning to manage risks safely and developing strength, balance and coordination on a large climbing frame, or using their imagination with ride-on cars. Inspection history Date: September 2022 - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about St Paul's Childcare CIO ### How is SEND support handled at St Paul's Childcare CIO? ### What outdoor space does St Paul's Childcare CIO use? ### What ages of children does St Paul's Childcare CIO take? ### How did St Paul's Childcare CIO do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hereford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Paul's Childcare CIO. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup Hereford · HR1 1NZ ](/nursery/broadlands-bright-sparks-playgroup-hr1-1nz-2515584) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Beech House Nursery School Hereford · HR1 1TQ 4.3(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/beech-house-nursery-school-limited-hr1-1tq-ey546631) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Wyeside Day Nursery and Out of School Care Hereford · HR1 2RY 4.6(11 Google reviews) ](/nursery/wyeside-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-care-ltd-hr1-2ry-ey543721) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.0 mi ### Lake View Nursery Hereford · HR2 6JT ](/nursery/lake-view-nursery-ltd-hr2-6jt-ey454697) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Nestlings Hereford · HR4 9AR ](/nursery/little-nestlings-hr4-9ar-2765739) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Wye Nursery Hereford · HR2 7RG ](/nursery/the-wye-nursery-hr2-7rg-ey499232) [See all nurseries in Hereford →](/search?q=Hereford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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