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The Greentop Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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4.5(15 parent reviews) ·Green Top Nursery, Clayton Lane, Bradford, BD14 6SP · Bradford
Number of places
89 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

The Greentop Nursery Ltd, established in 1994, is situated in Clayton Village, Bradford, West Yorkshire, catering to children aged 0 to 5 years. The nursery is thoughtfully divided into three distinct rooms: one for babies, another for 2-3 year olds (Cubs), and a pre-school room for 3-5 year olds.

The educational philosophy at Greentop emphasises learning through play, recognising it as a crucial method for young children to develop essential life skills, self-esteem, creativity, imagination, and problem-solving abilities. The dedicated team fosters a nurturing, calm, and safe environment, balancing child-led free play with structured activities.

This approach supports children's natural development while aligning with EYFS requirements and catering to individual needs, with a strong focus on language development through interaction.

Our ethos

The Greentop Nursery Ltd's educational philosophy emphasises learning through play, which they see as crucial for developing life skills, self-esteem, creativity, imagination, and problem-solving. They foster a nurturing, calm, and safe environment, balancing child-led free play and structured activities that align with EYFS requirements, with a particular focus on language development through interaction.

What it's like

Staff offer children a warm and friendly greeting, helping them to feel safe and settle quickly in the bright and welcoming nursery. Children have formed secure attachments to the nurturing staff, which helps them to feel content, at ease and emotionally secure. Staff enthusiastically join in with children's play, which motivates children and helps them to develop a love of learning, preparing them well for starting school.

Established 1994Learning through play approachEYFS aligned curriculum

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a small additional fee for children who attend the lunchtime period during a funded session.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Lunch is chargeable for children attending during funded sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Greentop Nursery

Last inspected 17 September 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

Staff offer children a warm and friendly greeting, helping them to feel safe and settle quickly in the bright and welcoming nursery. Children have formed secure attachments to the nurturing staff, which helps them to feel content, at ease and emotionally secure. Staff enthusiastically join in with children's play, which motivates children and helps them to develop a love of learning, preparing them well for starting school.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff offer families a warm and friendly greeting, helping children to feel safe and settle quickly.
  • Children have formed secure attachments to nurturing staff, helping them feel content and emotionally secure.
  • Staff enthusiastically join in with children's play, motivating them and developing a love of learning.
  • Children make good progress and develop important social skills like sharing and taking turns.
  • Staff promote children's physical health and well-being exceptionally well, with free access to outdoors and nutritious meals.

Areas to develop

  • 1take greater account of the individual learning and development needs and interests of children under three years when planning care routines, the environment and the curriculum
  • 2provide increased levels of attention and support for older toddlers during the periods where they join up with other age groups
  • 3consistently share information about children's next steps with parents and how they can support these at home, to help children to make even better progress.
Inspection #10357613 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff undertake detailed assessments of children's progress. They swiftly identify and address any emerging developmental delay through timely discussions with parents and other professionals. The deputy manager is also the special educational needs coordinator.

Outdoor space

Children from the age of two and older have free access to outdoors throughout the day. Staff provide a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, including negotiating rocking toys, using the indoor slide, and confidently navigating the indoor climbing dome and balancing on planks.

Parent Reviews of The Greentop Nursery

4.5
(15)
Ella Phipps
3 months ago

Bias staff members there, one rule for others. Asked to remove my car - that were damaged on site may I add… but others are still able to park there. Wouldn’t recommend purely for them not being fair and understanding.

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Melissa Hardy
3 years ago

Amazing nursery with the best nursery teachers!! My daughter absolutely loves green top nursery and she has thrived so much whilst being here, she adores her teachers and loves going. My daughter took a while to settle in at first and they were really caring and took their time with her. When it was her birthday they made her a pretty card and a birthday cake. It was such a lovely surprise. They go above and beyond here to make sure your child is well settled and comfortable and my daughter comes home telling me she has done lots of fun things. They keep me informed with her learning development and they give me her targets so I know what she needs to focus on. She has made lots of friends here and when she moves up to primary school we are going to miss green top so much however I know she has been given the best start in her early years! Thank you so much to all the staff at green top.

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gamer abs
a year ago

Our child has been with you since maternity leave ended. Over the years you have helped her develop in to the greatest child. She wakes up looking forward to seeing you all every day she comes.she thinks of you as her best friend and second family I can't thank you enough. She would be as amazing as she is with out all your input on her life so thank you.

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Gulnaz Banow
3 years ago

Really friendly and personable staff, amazing nursery, my little girl has thrived since coming here. Very child centred approach and amazing communication with parents. Keep it up! A special Thankyou to all the staff that work so hard consistently with the children!

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Tina McNamara
3 years ago

Our little girl is really shy and Greentop were brilliant at giving her lots of time during settling in sessions to make sure she adjusted easily. At one point we thought she would never settle and she has. Thanks to the lovely staff and no pressure to just leave her. She loves her mornings at nursery. Always doing different activities and bringing home lots of art work. We made the right decision choosing this nursery. They had a visit from Santa at xmas, xmas party n they even went carol singing at a local nursing home. Everyone is really lovely.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2024

  • October 2024Good
  • September 2024Good

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