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Starting Point Nursery # Starting Point Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · Cheshire College South & West, Crewe Campus, CREWE, CW2 8AB · Cheshire East Number of places 69 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Starting Point Nursery in Crewe, Cheshire, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 0-4. Located on the South Cheshire College campus, children benefit from a unique learning environment that includes access to the campus forest area and a kitchen garden where they grow their own vegetables for healthy recipes. The nursery fosters an incredibly happy and nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to lead their own learning through imaginative play and engaging activities, such as building boats during pirate week or exploring a sensory trail in the forest. Staff go above and beyond to support children's development, ensuring they are deeply engaged and make rapid progress from their individual starting points. The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and literacy, offering multiple story sessions daily and encouraging children to ask questions and act out stories. With a dedicated team of 20 childcare staff, all qualified to at least Level 2, Starting Point Nursery, established in 2010, is committed to providing a high-quality education and enriching experiences for every child, including targeted support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds. The nursery operates year-round, from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and actively involves parents in their children's learning journey through regular communication and resources to support home learning. What it's like Children thrive and are incredibly happy in this safe, nurturing provision. They are extremely imaginative and confident in leading their own learning. Children fluently express their views at nursery 'council' meetings. Their ideas are quickly followed up by experienced leaders, who plan exciting themed weeks to enhance children's interests. As a result, all children are deeply engaged in meaningful experiences which help them make rapid progress from their starting points. Imaginative play Nature-rich environment Strong parent partnership Exceptional staff ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Starting Point Nursery Last inspected 10 August 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive and are incredibly happy in this safe, nurturing provision. They are extremely imaginative and confident in leading their own learning. Children fluently express their views at nursery 'council' meetings. Their ideas are quickly followed up by experienced leaders, who plan exciting themed weeks to enhance children's interests. As a result, all children are deeply engaged in meaningful experiences which help them make rapid progress from their starting points. Inspector highlights - Children thrive and are incredibly happy in this safe, nurturing provision. - Children are extremely imaginative and confident in leading their own learning. - There are abundant opportunities to learn from nature in the forest area. - Children have their own kitchen garden, where they grow a variety of vegetables which the cook turns into healthy recipes. - Parents are delighted with the progress the children make and feel exceptionally valued. - The key-person system and parent partnership are exceptionally strong. - Staff consistently support children's mathematical knowledge, encouraging them to talk about shapes and numbers in playful contexts. - Leaders and staff are fully committed to safeguarding children and ensure robust risk assessments are carried out daily. Inspection #10129196 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194361) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Starting Point Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10129196 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194361)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413041) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=starting-point-nursery-cw2-8ab-ey413041) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are given targeted support, with highly successful intervention programmes delivered by staff and meetings with other professionals. Outdoor space Children have abundant opportunities to learn in the forest area and have their own kitchen garden where they grow vegetables for healthy recipes. Outdoor play is encouraged, with activities like going barefoot on a sensory trail. ## Parent Reviews of Starting Point Nursery 5.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX6pggzFDnIy5zTfUyUvrUekZ2ZaF4aPAiYeoeWNhtsnP6wAQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Jay kracke 2 years ago I've taken all three kids here. They are fantastic with the kids and they keep you up to date with all what's happened in the day with your child [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNOcUxfUWVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487af5ec92badea5:0x75d1e7216d468b31) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWy7trmEkN522DhjwCEP06ECTSdZdswDZ5W5t8AInDVqotO320=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) dedy moniz 10 years ago Friendly [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnLXJmUUVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487af5ec92badea5:0x75d1e7216d468b31) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIb4eHtax_0IPKZTfeflA92jJZVQNVoG-POqOX63gNkx_UnVw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sharon Bull 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREa1pEWmNBEAE!2m1!1s0x487af5ec92badea5:0x75d1e7216d468b31) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKO95zaEeQhxGblzA8dpocXQZiFFvjFBW8dh-fl0XaYsVZWYQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Rachael Johnson 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaeVpfdjN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487af5ec92badea5:0x75d1e7216d468b31) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWnqX-9q4iGod86ZM9BTXy4m3M4dpg3VgZtM4xrnX9BWeW-o4zP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Gillian Williams 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRbTdUekRBEAE!2m1!1s0x487af5ec92badea5:0x75d1e7216d468b31) Reviews from Google for Starting Point Nursery. 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