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The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep # The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · Wilmslow Preparatory School, 7 Grove Avenue, WILMSLOW, SK9 5EG · Cheshire East Number of places 45 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Garden Nursery, situated at Wilmslow Prep, provides a nurturing and holistic learning environment for young children. Their philosophy centres on a home-from-home atmosphere where children feel secure and happy, fostering a sense of belonging. The nursery employs a child-led approach to education, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence, allowing each child to be at the heart of their own learning journey. The experienced team focuses on the emotional, social, and cognitive development of each child, promoting mindfulness and a strong sense of self-worth. Embracing outdoor learning, the nursery offers daily access to nature-based experiences, inspiring imagination and a connection with the environment. They also prioritise strong partnerships with families and actively engage with the local community through trips to parks and libraries, enriching the children's understanding of the world around them. Our ethos The Garden Nursery's philosophy centres on a home-from-home atmosphere that fosters security, happiness, and belonging. They employ a child-led approach, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence, with each child at the heart of their learning. The nursery also prioritises emotional, social, and cognitive development, alongside outdoor, nature-based learning experiences and strong family partnerships. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed with smiles and conversation by the passionate staff of this wonderful nursery. Children actively engage in a variety of rich experiences, both indoors and outdoors, developing communication, language, and physical skills. They are highly motivated learners, immersed in play that allows them to speculate and test their own ideas. Child-led learning Holistic development Nature-based curriculum Community engagement ## Pricing & funding Charges consist of a registration fee to join the waiting list, followed by a deposit to secure a guaranteed place once offered. Deposit amounts vary depending on the child's entry year group. Good to know - Registration fee is required to join the waiting list. - A signed Contract Acceptance Form and deposit are required to secure a guaranteed place. - The deposit amount depends on the year group the child enters. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays & the week between Christmas and New Year). Late collection until 6.30pm can be arranged with the manager. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10249145 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197488)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589073) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-garden-nursery-at-wilmslow-prep-sk9-5eg-2589073) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep Last inspected 28 September 2022 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 are warmly welcomed with smiles and conversation by the passionate staff of this wonderful nursery. Children actively engage in a variety of rich experiences, both indoors and outdoors, developing communication, language, and physical skills. They are highly motivated learners, immersed in play that allows them to speculate and test their own ideas. Inspector highlights - The management team is reflective and has designed an ambitious vision for the delivery of high-quality care and education for children. - Staff foster children's independence well. - Partnership with parents is effective, and staff use an online system and face-to-face communication to keep parents informed. - Staff give high priority to children's emotional well-being. - The manager is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to her role, actively monitoring individual children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 sequence learning intentions to ensure that they are consistently appropriate for the age and stage of individual children. Inspection #10249145 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197488) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that their children are happy and safe at the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery links with outside agencies to increase children's concentration through relaxation and yoga classes. Outdoor space Children are highly motivated learners as they access a range of materials in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Older children push a wheelbarrow up and down a hill, telling the inspector, "It's heavy; it's got water and mud in it." Older children work collaboratively in imaginative play outdoors, pouring and mixing water with mud and fresh herbs and discussing if it is a mint or strawberry pie. Older children put on their own coats and shoes and change into wellington boots before going into the outdoor forest area. Children join staff in looking for potential hazards in the outdoor areas. Inspection history Date: September 2022 - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep ### What size of nursery is The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep? ### What is The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep working on developing? ### How did The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How does The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep support children with SEND? ### Which curriculum approach does The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep use? ## Nearby day nurseries in WILMSLOW Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Pepperberry Day Nursery Wilmslow · SK9 5EL 4.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/pepperberry-day-nursery-sk9-5el-ey429884) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### The House Of Rompa Wilmslow · SK9 1LN ](/nursery/the-house-of-rompa-sk9-1ln-305119) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Bird's Nest Pre-school Wilmslow · SK9 5JG 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-bird-s-nest-pre-school-sk9-5jg-2641991) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Robin Room at Woodlands Nursery Wilmslow · SK9 5DW ](/nursery/the-robin-room-at-woodlands-nursery-sk9-5dw-2670353) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Ashdene Independent Pre-School Wilmslow · SK9 6LJ ](/nursery/ashdene-independent-pre-school-sk9-6lj-304957) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### Little Rainbows Day Nursery Wilmslow · SK9 4HR ](/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-sk9-4hr-2686235) [See all nurseries in WILMSLOW →](/search?q=WILMSLOW) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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