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The Nursery # The Nursery in Congleton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · The Nursery, Standevens Yard, Congleton, CW12 4BA · Cheshire East Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Cheshire East 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 New Life Nursery, situated in Congleton, is dedicated to fostering a nurturing, engaging, and inviting atmosphere where every child can flourish. The nursery operates on the belief that children who feel content, secure, and self-assured are best positioned to grow and learn effectively. Their core mission revolves around cultivating happy, confident, and independent children by offering a supportive environment conducive to both learning and development. The nursery emphasises learning through play, viewing each day as an adventure. They provide various specialised programmes, including a dedicated preschool, learning outdoors initiatives, and a "Rainbow Room," along with support for children with additional needs. Our ethos New Life Nursery believes that children learn best when they feel content, secure, and self-assured. Their core mission is to cultivate happy, confident, and independent children by offering a supportive environment where learning happens through play and adventure. What it's like Children arrive ready for a busy, exciting day and play and explore freely in the varied outdoor space. The sloping playground provides children with challenge and fun. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Nurturing environment Learning through play Preschool programme Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding 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.newlifenurserycongleton.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Nursery Last inspected 20 July 2022 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 Children arrive ready for a busy, exciting day and play and explore freely in the varied outdoor space. The sloping playground provides children with challenge and fun. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Inspector highlights - Purposeful outings enrich the curriculum and deepen children's learning. - Staff bring the wider world into the nursery, setting up a well-resourced building site where children play cooperatively. - Children learn why builders wear helmets, helping them to understand risk and promoting early reading skills. - Managers and staff are ambitious for each other's achievement, with managers supporting staff to gain new knowledge and improve skills. - Managers develop partnerships that benefit practice, such as the SENCo expertly incorporating advice from other professionals into activities for children with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to focus more closely on the quality of their interactions with children so that children make the swiftest possible progress in their learning. Inspection #10207923 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191535) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Nursery Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10207923 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191535)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516417) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.newlifenurserycongleton.co.uk/) The Nursery, Standevens Yard, Congleton, CW12 4BA [© 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#/-2.21457/53.1623/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Congleton - [Day nurseries in Congleton](/search?q=Congleton) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-nursery-cw12-4ba-2516417) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "put a smile on our little ones' faces." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) expertly incorporates advice from other professionals into activities for children with SEND. Outdoor space Children play and explore freely in the varied outdoor space. The sloping playground provides children with challenge and fun, promoting children's stamina and physical development well. ## Parent Reviews of The Nursery 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVwRitqq5h912_JES1gp1WxLuoE5IlcO68489piiaCYSwFxUxk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Beth Roche 2 years ago Superb child centred care. The team are dedicated child development professionals, with a great sense of humour. My children left here seven years ago, but still talk about “The nursery ladies” today. It’s a unique place with a unique team. We will always hold them dear in our hearts for what they did for our family. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4cDh6dG1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a45225f497a3d:0xc155e8e0415d82b6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKOnbvZ5RpfvRDAGeISww5PlvEmdAqOL9kDGt63aMTcdQnUSg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Frank Henshall 3 years ago I have been the Nursery photographer for about 15 years and sent my children their too. Can’t recommend them enough. Great Nursery with super nice people.👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlOGF2VThRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a45225f497a3d:0xc155e8e0415d82b6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJmEBka7CEvsVKp5tOdW9mQaZ55p_03JlJiDWJudxyAnPmftg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alex Gibbins 4 years ago Congleton's best nursery My daughter absolutely loved it here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHc3ZLbUR3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a45225f497a3d:0xc155e8e0415d82b6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVevlxl5TeDZX-N6RKRdAI_krw18GpUxx7LLhtIvJNI2qlsQMzyRQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ben Lea 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpcXJiNzJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487a45225f497a3d:0xc155e8e0415d82b6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJM7-Y7Ufbdd9BBj5XHbVBbCb1ad9OgfaQPVEmdhMOeosrI-Iw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Meadows 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPMXJHZGZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a45225f497a3d:0xc155e8e0415d82b6) Reviews from Google for The Nursery. 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