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The Nanny Barn # The Nanny Barn Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · Messuage Farm, Messuage Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 9HS · Cheshire East Number of places 16 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 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 Nanny Barn, registered in 2023, provides childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 0–4 years. Open Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, the nursery operates all year round, closing only for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. Leaders have made considerable improvements since the last inspection, resulting in a Good Ofsted rating as of September 2023. Children are excited to attend and love exploring the many different learning experiences staff have carefully planned. They are settled and develop good levels of self-confidence, thriving in a welcoming and homely environment where staff are nurturing and know each child well. The nursery has a clear and ambitious curriculum intent that prepares children for their next stage in learning. Staff have tailored plans to meet individual needs, with a qualified special educational needs coordinator who has established good links with other professionals. Children have ample opportunities for outdoor play, including regular walks to explore the local rural area and daily fresh air in all weathers, learning about keeping safe outdoors and developing independence skills. They enjoy nutritious snacks and home-cooked meals, and learn about healthy lifestyles. Parents note that their children make good progress in their learning and development as a direct result of attending the nursery. What it's like Leaders have made considerable improvements to this nursery since the last inspection. Children are excited to attend this nursery and love exploring the many different learning experiences which staff have carefully planned. They are settled and develop good levels of self-confidence. Ambitious curriculum Exciting learning experiences Excellent outdoor play Individual needs met Good progress Nurturing staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round with the exception of one week at Christmas and bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Nanny Barn Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10287477 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50228938)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725908) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-nanny-barn-sk11-9hs-2725908) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Nanny Barn Last inspected 6 September 2023 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 Leaders have made considerable improvements to this nursery since the last inspection. Children are excited to attend this nursery and love exploring the many different learning experiences which staff have carefully planned. They are settled and develop good levels of self-confidence. Inspector highlights - Leaders have a clear and ambitious curriculum intent in place, ensuring staff understand how young children learn. - Children have great fun exploring the outdoor area, developing their physical and mathematical skills. - Staff support children to make good progress with their communication and language development through interactions and stories. - Staff have tailored plans in place to ensure all children's individual needs are met. - Leaders self-reflect and evaluate the provision effectively, supporting staff to continuously develop their practice. Areas to develop - 1 continue to support staff to implement the curriculum to provide children with learning opportunities during their play that consistently and coherently build on skills. Inspection #10287477 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50228938) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They feel that their children make good progress in their learning and development as a direct result of attending this nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have tailored plans in place to ensure that all children's individual needs are met. There is a qualified special educational needs coordinator in place who has established good links with other professionals, ensuring children's care and learning needs are well met. Outdoor space Children have ample opportunities to play outside, including regular walks to explore the local rural area and daily fresh air in all weathers. They learn about keeping safe outdoors and develop independence skills, having great fun exploring the outdoor area and engaging in water play. Inspection history Date: March 2023 - September 2023 Good - September 2023 Good - May 2023 Inadequate - March 2023 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about The Nanny Barn ### What type of nursery is The Nanny Barn? ### How many places does The Nanny Barn have? ### When is The Nanny Barn open? ### What outdoor space does The Nanny Barn have? ### Which funded hours does The Nanny Barn accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Macclesfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Nanny Barn. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### High Hopes Day Nursery Macclesfield · SK11 9JA 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/high-hopes-day-nursery-sk11-9ja-ey455911) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Friendly Faces Nursery Congleton · CW12 1HZ ](/nursery/friendly-faces-nursery-cw12-1hz-2590840) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Cherubs and Imps Day Nursery Congleton · CW12 1JY ](/nursery/cherubs-and-imps-day-nursery-cw12-1jy-ey451470) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### The Nursery Congleton · CW12 4BA 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nursery-cw12-4ba-2516417) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.6 mi ### Kids Planet Congleton Congleton · CW12 4AB ](/nursery/kids-planet-congleton-cw12-4ab-ey559319) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Holmes Chapel Cheshire · CW4 8AB 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-holmes-chapel-cw4-8ab-ey486946) [See all nurseries in Macclesfield →](/search?q=Macclesfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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