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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. The Childcare Village # The Childcare Village Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Pre-School and Out Of School Care, St James Street, Shaw, OL2 7TD · Oldham Number of places 80 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Oldham About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Childcare Village, established in 2007, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 11 years from its setting in Shaw. 15pm. 30pm. The dedicated staff team are kind and patient, creating a warm, respectful and trusting environment where children feel secure and separate confidently from their parents. The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff engaging children in playful conversations and having undertaken additional training in this area. Outside, children enjoy activities such as riding tricycles and using the slide and see-saw, promoting their physical development. Parents consistently speak warmly of the positive partnership they have with the nursery, valuing the support and expert advice offered by the staff. What it's like Children enjoy activities planned by staff who are kind and patient. Staff support children's next steps and interests, creating a warm and respectful environment. Children separate confidently from parents, engaging in playful conversations that boost their communication and language skills. Community-focused Strong communication focus Supportive of families Outdoor play Kind and patient staff Warm welcome ## Key facts Opening hours Nursery and pre-school are open from 8.50am to 3.15pm, during term time only. The out-of-school facility operates from 7.30am to 8.40am and from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, during term time, and from 7.30am to 5.30pm during school holidays. Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Childcare Village Last inspected 15 July 2025 · Sarah Gower-Jones Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Requires improvement Quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Actions the provider must take - ensure that hygiene practices are improved in order to promote children's good health - implement stringent arrangements for the supervision and monitoring of all staff, including the manager, so that they are supported and coached to improve outcomes for children. - support staff to implement effective routines that encourage and support children's independence and self-help skills - support staff to implement strategies that encourage and support children's positive behaviour. What it's like to attend Children enjoy activities planned by staff who are kind and patient. Staff support children's next steps and interests, creating a warm and respectful environment. Children separate confidently from parents, engaging in playful conversations that boost their communication and language skills. Inspector highlights - The nursery has set itself firmly at the heart of the community. - Leaders and staff care deeply about supporting the whole family. - There is a strong focus on children's communication and language development at the nursery. - Staff have taken part in a range of additional training to develop their skills and expertise in communication and language. - Outside, children get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Areas to develop - 1 The provider has not ensured that the arrangements for supervisions and monitoring of staff are consistent. - 2 Hygiene practices and routines are not well followed. - 3 Children are not encouraged to have a go at putting their own coats on when they go out to play, or unpack their own lunch boxes at lunchtime. - 4 Routines do not support good behaviour, as children are asked to sit longer than they can for their age. Inspection #10398452 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284668) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Childcare Village Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10398452 Lead inspector Sarah Gower-Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284668)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348662) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Outside, children get plenty of exercise and fresh air. They push themselves along on bicycles and tricycles and enjoy using the slide and see-saw, supporting the development of their physical skills. ## Parent Reviews of The Childcare Village 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXJGUOyqN3wBfH5ox12ew9a4ML9J-jhwyMBQwjB8tkUYLY8CRA7CA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Heather Hancock a year ago My daughter loves attending holiday club here. The staff are lovely, there's plenty to do and would highly recommend it. 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