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The Ducklings Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2023)
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4.8(4 Google reviews) ·115 Warrington Road, LEIGH, WN7 3XF · Wigan
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Wigan

About this day nursery

The Ducklings Day Nursery, situated in Leigh, is an award-winning early childhood education provider that has achieved an "Outstanding" rating in all areas. The day nursery is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

They offer comprehensive childcare services, focusing on providing high-quality care and education. The nursery prides itself on its commitment to creating a positive and enriching experience for every child in their care, encouraging development and learning through engaging activities and a supportive atmosphere.

They are conveniently located on Warrington Road and can be contacted via phone or email for inquiries.

What it's like

Children thrive in this exceptional setting where staff prioritise relationships and provide the utmost care and attention. The setting fosters an ethos of "love and care," ensuring children feel safe, secure, and engrossed in ambitious activities. Highly qualified management and leaders implement a broad and ambitious curriculum, offering children exceptional early learning experiences.

Award-winningOfsted Outstanding

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Ducklings Day Nursery

Last inspected 25 October 2023

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 thrive in this exceptional setting where staff prioritise relationships and provide the utmost care and attention. The setting fosters an ethos of "love and care," ensuring children feel safe, secure, and engrossed in ambitious activities. Highly qualified management and leaders implement a broad and ambitious curriculum, offering children exceptional early learning experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in an exceptional setting with an ethos of love and care.
  • Highly qualified management and leaders implement a broad, ambitious curriculum.
  • The nursery provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children's early communication and language development is a key strength.
  • Staff are immensely proud to be part of the team and speak highly of the inspirational leaders.
Inspection #10305387 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The well-qualified special educational needs coordinator provides tailored support for children, creating and implementing small interventions such as sensory experiences. Staff work closely with other professionals to share valuable information, ensuring children with SEND receive early and ongoing support.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Older children plan their own play and learn how to manage and assess risk as 'risk rangers' outdoors, problem-solving in the outdoor space.

Google Reviews of The Ducklings Day Nursery

4.8
(4 Google reviews)
Lyndsay Grundy
8 months ago

My little boy Jack loved going to this nursery and had his last day here today.. His vocabulary ,toilet training, social interaction came on leaps on bounds. The only thing that I didn't like about this nursery was you are not allowed to go in and I think this is a big shame i couldn't see where my child played or interacted with others. Also this had a big impact on developing realtionships with my sons keyworker as other staff members would answer the door at drop off and pick up..

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Niall Burgess
11 months ago

The team at ducklings look after my daughter Erin. She has come on leaps and bounds since starting and has learnt so much. She enjoys it and the staff are great with her. Would 100% recommend this nursery

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Kayleigh Heaton
2 years ago

My two littles attend here and I cannot fault them at all. Every single staff member is so kind and approachable, they go above and beyond for the kids and nothing is too much trouble. I miss my littles terribly whilst working so I would love it if I knew everything they did in the day, but frankly I'd rather the staff be as hands on and amazing with the kids as they are rather than filling in update books daily. I never doubt this is the right nursery for my girls - they love it so much most days they don't even wave goodbye! A credit to their staff completely.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • October 2023Outstanding
  • February 2018Outstanding
  • July 2014Outstanding
  • February 2009Good

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