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Teddy Bear Nursery in Rochdale (OL16 5BA)

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.0(8 parent reviews) ·167-169 Milnrow Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5BA · Rochdale
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Teddy Bear Nursery Limited, located in Rochdale, OL16 5BA, was established in 1999, with an additional premise opening in 2006. The nursery operates all year round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, providing full day care for children aged 0 to 4.

With an overall effectiveness rating of "Good" from its latest inspection on 23rd June 2023, the nursery ensures children are happy and cheerful, engaging in exciting activities like breaking dinosaurs out of ice with small hammers, fostering perseverance and a positive attitude towards learning. The staff team, comprising 12 childcare professionals, including one with a level 6 qualification and nine with a level 3, supports children's independence and offers various physical play opportunities, including an outdoor climbing frame.

Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) benefit from strong bonds with their key person and effective collaboration with outside agencies. The nursery also organises regular outings, such as visits to the local farm, to broaden children's experiences and knowledge of the wider world.

Parental feedback highlights the nursery's supportive settling-in period and regular updates on children's learning.

What it's like

Children are happy and cheerful in the nursery and engage in exciting activities provided by the staff, such as breaking dinosaurs out of ice with small hammers. They develop a positive attitude towards learning and independence, with staff supporting their transitions to school. Children make good progress in an environment where they feel safe and confident.

Good overall effectivenessExciting activitiesStrong parent partnershipsEffective SEND supportOutdoor play opportunitiesPromotes independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Teddy Bear Nursery

Last inspected 23 June 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and cheerful in the nursery and engage in exciting activities provided by the staff, such as breaking dinosaurs out of ice with small hammers. They develop a positive attitude towards learning and independence, with staff supporting their transitions to school. Children make good progress in an environment where they feel safe and confident.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and cheerful in the nursery and engage in exciting activities.
  • Children are supported well with transitions and in preparation for school, including trying on school uniforms and self-serving meals.
  • The manager has a clear intent for the nursery curriculum, with a focus on communication and language development.
  • Staff provide plenty of opportunities for physical play, both indoors and outdoors, including a climbing frame.
  • The staff team regularly organises outings, such as visits to a local farm, for new experiences.
  • Children with SEND have strong bonds with their key person and leaders work effectively with outside agencies.
  • Staff training has a positive impact on children's learning, introducing yoga and mindfulness sessions.
  • Parents speak highly of the staff and nursery, appreciating the settling-in period and regular updates on their child's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to consistently follow behaviour strategies to help children understand behaviour expectations.
  • 2Provide staff with focused individual feedback to support their professional development and to further improve the teaching of the curriculum.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have strong bonds with their key person and use spoken language and gestures to request what they would like. Leaders work well with outside agencies for SEND, ensuring all children make progress.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with lots of opportunities for physical play, such as playing outside and climbing on the nursery climbing frame, supporting the development of agility and risk-taking skills.

Parent Reviews of Teddy Bear Nursery

4.0
(8)
Louise Donbavand
7 months ago

My son went here over 10 years ago all the staff are Amazing and caring he was very well looked after that my newborn will be attending this nursery again in April for the same love and care

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Elizabeth Doyle
7 months ago

My son goes there now and he absoutly adores the nursery! he loves the staff and tells me about his day! The staff are lovely towards my little boy and to me.

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Liv Holtx
7 months ago

Home from home environment for your child to develop in! Nursery Manager is kind, caring & loves all the children. 🤍

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Somaya Ali
a year ago

I don't recommend this nursery when u meet the staff u can judge how good or bad is the nursery

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Chris Marco
a year ago

A bit worrying that a nursery can't even spell "separate" correctly on the sign outside!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2017Good
  • June 2014Good
  • August 2013Inadequate
  • May 2009Outstanding

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