Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm
The Heatons Didsbury Road
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Stockport
About this day nursery
The Heatons Preschool And Day Nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in June 2021, provides year-round childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, the nursery prides itself on children forming strong attachments with their key persons, effectively supporting their emotional well-being.
Staff skillfully foster communication, language, and literacy, building on children's language skills through a love of books and reading, and utilising sign language and clear speech to enhance listening skills and vocabulary. The setting has high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are closely monitored.
Parents praise the staff team and the homely atmosphere, with one parent describing the nursery as instrumental in their child's progress. Children develop an awareness of the wider world, supported by activities such as learning about an orphanage in Kenya and engaging with cultural dances.
Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children developing a keen interest in the natural environment during visits to the forest area. Mathematical development is well supported both indoors and outdoors, and staff effectively use ongoing observations to understand children's interests and achievements.
What it's like
Children form very strong attachments with their key persons, which supports their emotional well-being extremely well. Their communication, language and literacy skills are particularly good, fostered by staff who build on children's language skills effectively and promote a love of books and reading. Staff use sign language and clear speech to help all children develop their listening skills, understanding and vocabulary.
Strong attachments with key personsExcellent communication skillsSupport for SENDEffective staff deploymentAwareness of the wider worldOutdoor learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Heatons Didsbury Road
Last inspected 3 June 2021
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children form very strong attachments with their key persons, which supports their emotional well-being extremely well. Their communication, language and literacy skills are particularly good, fostered by staff who build on children's language skills effectively and promote a love of books and reading. Staff use sign language and clear speech to help all children develop their listening skills, understanding and vocabulary.
Inspector highlights
- Children form very strong attachments with their key persons.
- Children's communication, language and literacy skills are particularly good.
- Children with SEND are monitored very closely, and parents and staff have excellent relationships with various professionals.
- Staff deployment is highly effective, leading to a positive attitude to learning.
- Children develop an awareness of the wider world around them and are confident individuals.
Areas to develop
- 1share information with parents about how they can further support children's learning at home to improve outcomes for children.
Inspection #10190191 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents praise the staff team and remark on the homely atmosphere their children thoroughly enjoy.
One parent describes the nursery as 'instrumental' in supporting their child to make progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have high expectations for all children's behaviour, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are monitored very closely. Parents and staff have excellent relationships with various professionals to ensure that gaps in children's learning are addressed and plans are ongoing. Activities are differentiated to include children's interests, and individual needs are met throughout the day. One parent describes the nursery as 'instrumental' in supporting their child to make progress.
Outdoor space
When crossing the car park to get to the forest area, children know to wait, and look out for cars. Children show a keen interest in the natural environment and enthusiastically look for sticks to make the camp fire. Mathematical development is supported well, both indoors and outdoors. The manager has taken prompt action to implement new processes to improve the safety and supervision of children in the forest area.
Parent Reviews of The Heatons Didsbury Road
5.0
(3)
tyler kennedy
4 years ago
Absolutely brilliant nursery. Facilities and activities are great but the absolute stars of the show are the staff. Caring, engaged and well trained. Both my children have loved their time here and I would always recommend it to friends and family.
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Nicholas Saunders
a month ago
I could write an essay here about how wonderful the staff and management are, They just are, it feels like leaving our son with family. It's a joy to pick him up and see how settled, cared for and how much he is loved and learns. Couldn't recommend highly enough. If you are torn between nurseries, pick this one.
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Sousan Momensani
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
3 June 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
The Heatons Preschool And Day Nursery registered in 2018. The setting employs 20 members of childcare staff, of whom 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and five hold qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks a year, from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY557725
- Registered person
- The Heaton Preschool Group Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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