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The Old Library

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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3.2(6 parent reviews) ·Wardle Road, Rochdale, OL12 9ER · Rochdale
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

The Old Library Private Day Nursery, established in 1988, holds the distinction of being Rochdale's first private nursery. Located conveniently near major motorways, it offers flexible full-time or part-time care to cater to diverse family needs.

The nursery serves children from a broad local area, offering a stimulating environment filled with various activities and games designed to foster education and new experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on healthy eating, with nutritionally balanced meals provided throughout the day to support the healthy development of each child.

The nursery prides itself on its compassionate and educational approach to childcare, embracing inclusive practices such as wheelchair access, special needs provision, support for special dietary requirements, and sensitivity to cultural needs. They also work with different funding options to ensure accessibility for families.

The Old Library Private Day Nursery provides care for children from birth to five years, with opening hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and also offers school pickups for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School.

What it's like

Staff at The Old Library have created a calm and tranquil learning environment where children feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging. The ambitious curriculum keeps children interested, as they learn about animal habitats and the life cycle of a frog. Staff act as good role models, instilling clear expectations for behaviour, leading to children displaying kindness and good conduct.

Established 1988First private nursery in RochdaleFlexible full-time/part-time careNutritionally balanced mealsInclusive practices

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children under two, two-year-olds, and three-to-four-year-olds. Charges are applied on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis depending on the child's age group. Meals and snacks are billed as an additional daily charge.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Meals and snacks are charged as an additional daily fee.

Key facts

Food

Nutritionally balanced meals provided throughout the day.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full time, part time

Established

1989

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Old Library

Last inspected 15 August 2024 · Luke Heaney

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 at The Old Library have created a calm and tranquil learning environment where children feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging. The ambitious curriculum keeps children interested, as they learn about animal habitats and the life cycle of a frog. Staff act as good role models, instilling clear expectations for behaviour, leading to children displaying kindness and good conduct.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has effective systems in place for self-evaluation, using information from staff, children, parents and carers to improve, including developing play areas for babies to enhance physical skills.
  • The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent, with close collaboration with parents and external professionals to ensure accurate intervention plans, allowing children with SEND to flourish.
  • The highly effective key-person system prioritises children's emotional well-being, with a bespoke settling-in process that fosters self-confidence.
  • Parental partnerships are strong, with social events and information sharing to support children's care and learning, including ideas for continuing learning at home.
  • The setting uses additional funding well to improve learning outcomes, such as creating a sensory room to support personal, social, and emotional development.
  • The setting promotes children's love of reading through visits to the local library, sharing books with friends, and encouraging reading at home, which helps children to identify familiar words and enact their favourite characters.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to gain a better understanding of what leaders intend children to learn
  • 2strengthen the arrangements for staff's training and coaching to help to improve their practice.
Inspection #10351089 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. The setting ensures that children with SEND get the support that they need. It works closely with parents and external professionals to ensure that intervention plans are accurate. Children with SEND flourish at this setting.

Outdoor space

Staff encourage children to be physically active. They provide opportunities for children to take part in ring games and an assault course outdoors. Children develop excellent physical dexterity and show high levels of endurance during their play.

Parent Reviews of The Old Library

3.2
(6)
SAN & Co
2 years ago

This nursery is a hidden nursery it looks really good from.the outside iv added it on here so people are aware of this nursery as I have just realised it is here in rochdale and it looks really good too 😀

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Inspection history

Date: April 2012

  • August 2024Good
  • October 2018Outstanding
  • May 2016Good
  • June 2014Requires improvement
  • April 2012Outstanding

Frequently asked about The Old Library

About the setting

The Old Library registered in 1989 and is located in Rochdale. The setting employs 24 members of staff. Of these, 20 hold an early years qualification at level 2 and above. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
316464
Registered person
The Old Library Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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