--- title: "The Heatons Didsbury Road Nursery, Stockport | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-heatons-preschool-and-day-nursery-sk4-2ae-ey557725 description: "The Heatons Didsbury Road, a day nursery in Stockport — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # The Heatons Didsbury Road Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · 175 Didsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2AE · Stockport 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 day 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 persons Excellent communication skills Support for SEND Effective staff deployment Awareness of the wider world Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm 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 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 - 1 share information with parents about how they can further support children's learning at home to improve outcomes for children. Inspection #10190191 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166318) ## 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. ## Google Reviews of The Heatons Didsbury Road 5.0 (3 Google reviews) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyamVmaTVRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb30a2395e101:0xf1e29a59842f5c13) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OTVYyaExkakpCYm1WU1dWWlFlWEJUYzFGb2JVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb30a2395e101:0xf1e29a59842f5c13) Sousan Momensani 6 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwMk9feTdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb30a2395e101:0xf1e29a59842f5c13) Reviews from Google for The Heatons Didsbury Road. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17429663217137703955&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 3 June 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166318) ## Frequently asked about The Heatons Didsbury Road ### What is the capacity at The Heatons Didsbury Road? ### What is the age range at The Heatons Didsbury Road? ### How can The Heatons Didsbury Road be contacted? ## 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. 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