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The Grange Nursery # The Grange Nursery in Pontefract Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 4.2 (5 parent reviews) · Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ · Wakefield Number of places 36 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Grange Nursery, situated within the wider Carleton Grange community, provides a warm and nurturing environment for young children aged two to five years. This early years setting focuses on fostering confidence, independence, and a love for learning through a play-based curriculum that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. With both indoor and outdoor learning spaces, children are encouraged to explore, engage in social interactions, and build positive relationships. The dedicated team of qualified childcare professionals works in close partnership with families to offer personalised care and support each child's unique developmental journey. The nursery is operated by Carleton Grange Nursery Limited and maintains a "Good" Ofsted rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality early childhood provision. They also collaborate with Wakefield Council's Early Years Team to enhance the delivery of childcare and education. Our ethos The Grange Nursery employs a play-based curriculum that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. They aim to foster children's confidence, independence, and love of learning through exploration in both indoor and outdoor spaces, while building positive social relationships. This approach is delivered by a dedicated team in partnership with families to support each child's unique development. What it's like As families enter the welcoming nursery, staff greet them with genuine warmth and affection, and a friendly, cheerful smile, helping children to settle quickly. Staff nurture children, all of whom have built strong emotional attachments to staff, which helps children to flourish and feel safe and secure. Overall, staff organise activities and the nursery day very effectively to support children's care and learning, and demonstrate good-quality interactions. Play-based learning Qualified staff Indoor and outdoor learning Community-focused Good Ofsted rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Age range two to five years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Grange Nursery Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10317816 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257126)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491307) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/community/nursery/) Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.29574/53.67738/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Pontefract - [Day nurseries in Pontefract](/search?q=Pontefract) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-grange-nursery-wf8-3rj-ey491307) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Grange Nursery Last inspected 15 August 2024 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 As families enter the welcoming nursery, staff greet them with genuine warmth and affection, and a friendly, cheerful smile, helping children to settle quickly. Staff nurture children, all of whom have built strong emotional attachments to staff, which helps children to flourish and feel safe and secure. Overall, staff organise activities and the nursery day very effectively to support children's care and learning, and demonstrate good-quality interactions. Inspector highlights - Staff use excellent strategies, and work in superb partnership with other professionals, to support children with an emerging delay or children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Staff effectively help children to process and remember what they are learning by providing a rich range of activities and interactive displays. - Children develop important physical skills through activities like scooping sand, transporting soil, climbing, and yoga sessions. - Staff's enthusiasm motivates children and enhances their enjoyment during activities like exploring metal items at the music station and role play. - Staff implement wide-ranging initiatives that support children's early communication, display 'vocabulary rainbows', use visual aids, and create a language-rich environment. Areas to develop - 1 share more precise information with parents about children's ongoing next steps in learning and how they can support these at home, taking greater account of children's stage of development - 2 review the organisation of daily routines and the use of outdoor space, to support children's learning to a higher level, especially where they have a preference for outdoor learning. Inspection #10317816 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257126) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff swiftly identify children working below development expectations. They use excellent strategies, and work in superb partnership with other professionals, to support children with an emerging delay or children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children develop important physical skills. For example, they carefully scoop sand into small sheer bags and transport soil between metal containers in the sensory kitchen during the set outside play time. Children confidently negotiate the climbing wall and whizz around on wheeled toys. Staff do not consider making greater use of the outdoor area, especially where children love being outside. ## Parent Reviews of The Grange Nursery 4.2 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL-ZlfPpVVwIkhWfuwLsaEbLwZtTiOt9VF1U4d7rERDW_wRmA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) rachael lorenza 3 years ago Fantastic nursery, my son transitioned to here and he’s very happy and made friends now. The nursery has a very caring and child focused setting. So many good things to say about this place x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCdmRpNElREAE!2m1!1s0x48796bafc151ddd9:0x14e370f7edeaee77) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJQqzaiaOjPt43I_rFqNivkZAkF2HTKEhG56Tiv0EFr0eb8nw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kelsey Chambers 9 years ago Amazing staff and lovely environment for children to learn and play. Excellent equipment and the outdoor play areas are fantastic! would definitely recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRai02cmN3EAE!2m1!1s0x48796bafc151ddd9:0x14e370f7edeaee77) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKBDp3gdhZrf_u2pJX6ZWjF1Bgs5fHrZnjnG_srmbyz9Mp8LM0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Getoffmycloud 72 8 years ago Absolutely wonderful place and really helped my son progress leaps n bounds. Very supportive and great educational focus [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3a1puX2hnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48796bafc151ddd9:0x14e370f7edeaee77) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXhiLQsTPia9nrqKwYIQD6NzGmxAz5fWvS79-0TCsrFPAff1ZB-3A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ian Downes 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbi1hWUFREAE!2m1!1s0x48796bafc151ddd9:0x14e370f7edeaee77) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKgDqtRzg8O4XqZHfz_ZX5IVCJ8d0tIK1R0dONDkOw-0oX0zg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Wayne Kent 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncHVUdkVREAE!2m1!1s0x48796bafc151ddd9:0x14e370f7edeaee77) Reviews from Google for The Grange Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1505170910622707319&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: October 2017 - August 2024 Good - September 2023 Requires improvement - October 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about The Grange Nursery ### What are the opening hours at The Grange Nursery? ### What is The Grange Nursery working on improving? ### Is The Grange Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded hours does The Grange Nursery accept? ### How can The Grange Nursery be contacted? ### Who owns The Grange Nursery? ### Is The Grange Nursery Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Pontefract Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Grange Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery Pontefract · WF8 2DD ](/nursery/pomfret-woodland-community-nursery-wf8-2dd-ey453286) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Cherry Blossom Pre-School Pontefract · WF8 2HN ](/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-wf8-2hn-2702811) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Sunshine Kids Pontefract · WF8 1NB ](/nursery/sunshine-kids-wf8-1nb-322059) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Pontefract · WF8 4DA ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-wf8-4da-ey496475) - [ Provider closed 1.5 mi ### Young Minds Matter Pontefract · WF8 4FU 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/young-minds-matter-wf8-4fu-2676435) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Safe 'n' Sound Nursery Pontefract · WF7 6LS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-wf7-6ls-ey272107) [See all nurseries in Pontefract →](/search?q=Pontefract) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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