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The Old Library # The Old Library Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 1988 First private nursery in Rochdale Flexible full-time/part-time care Nutritionally balanced meals Inclusive 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Old Library Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10351089 Lead inspector Luke Heaney Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257159)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/316464) 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.ourrochdale.org.uk/kb5/rochdale/directory/service.page?id=It5GJdH9gug) Wardle Road, Rochdale, OL12 9ER Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm [© 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#/-2.13587/53.63864/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Rochdale - [Day nurseries in Rochdale](/search?q=Rochdale) - [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-old-library-ol12-9er-316464) 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 - 1 support staff to gain a better understanding of what leaders intend children to learn - 2 strengthen the arrangements for staff's training and coaching to help to improve their practice. Inspection #10351089 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257159) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6I9cZ-VNOAAz5tk_KGaD_o4HcBDM5tLG_BzmZPXRb9wvPKQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lottie Howard 6 months ago I wanted to see the inside [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toZmIxVk1RMFIwVEdrdFFWVm1hVTUwZUZGblpYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bbec50ac2918b:0x3a09d3c977a7414c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXOFvUmzE6rFP1evsHZ_JqhSF8WIzLJ4pb1oVQogdPqxHKTE3kaBA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) 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 😀 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKd2JlYmhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bbec50ac2918b:0x3a09d3c977a7414c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK66d7YUH_aLXy03gHa5u8fqdUQv4bzbV3mynRn605HgRgX4cbf=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andy Hurren 2 years ago Avoid Avoid ! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0eWZqRzJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bbec50ac2918b:0x3a09d3c977a7414c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKZD_qjqTVFGV03afxCTKssFDgrN94fDRS1atHgKgok-gQ2qQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chris Dickinson 2 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201d1UxOUNXazQzWDI5Mk1HNW1WbnBRU0VKcmQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bbec50ac2918b:0x3a09d3c977a7414c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLpSLhBzMkDwkh9MC_dNpBi04C-85CIOla49qib0yjbp9Xyvg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Joanne Muncaster 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2dUstRllREAE!2m1!1s0x487bbec50ac2918b:0x3a09d3c977a7414c) Reviews from Google for The Old Library. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4182106591239553356&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2012 - August 2024 Good - October 2018 Outstanding - May 2016 Good - June 2014 Requires improvement - April 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Old Library ### What are the fees at The Old Library? ### What type of nursery is The Old Library? ### Where is The Old Library located? ### From what age does The Old Library accept children? ### How is SEND supported at 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Rochdale Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Old Library. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Sparks Wardle Rochdale · OL12 9LH ](/nursery/little-sparks-wardle-ol12-9lh-2544769) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery Rochdale · OL16 2PB ](/nursery/the-apple-tree-private-day-nursery-ol16-2pb-ey438661) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Stars Pre-School Rochdale · OL12 0AA ](/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ol12-0aa-ey562816) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Gems Nursery Rochdale · OL16 2UP ](/nursery/little-gems-nursery-ol16-2up-ey339580) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Seeros Daycare Nursery Rochdale · OL16 2UX 3.9(14 reviews) ](/nursery/seeros-daycare-nursery-ltd-ol16-2ux-ey413619) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Tinkerbell Private Nursery Rochdale · OL15 8JP 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/tinkerbell-private-nursery-ol15-8jp-316466) [See all nurseries in Rochdale →](/search?q=Rochdale) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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