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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. The Railway Nursery # The Railway Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 2 Hartington Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2DZ · Stockport Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Stockport 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 Railway Nursery is a family-operated childcare facility located in the heart of Bramhall, prioritising a nurturing, home-like atmosphere for young families. Its central position offers convenient access for parents using Bramhall train station and allows children to engage with local amenities, including the adjacent library. The nursery prides itself on providing an all-inclusive service, covering milk, food, nappies, wipes, and cream within its rates. All meals are prepared fresh daily on-site using locally sourced ingredients, with menus rotating every five weeks and designed in line with Children’s Food Trust guidelines to ensure optimal nutrition. The nursery is structured into distinct rooms catering to babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, with a dedicated section for pre-school leavers. The team is committed to offering a high-quality educational environment, led by experienced and qualified staff who aim to provide children with the best possible start in life. The nursery has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted for all areas in its first inspection, commending its stimulating environment and the inspirational interactions between staff and children. Ceri Milton and Paul Milton are listed as the nursery owners, with Ceri also serving as a Forest School Leader. Rebecca Culley is the Nursery Manager, and Terri Moran is the Deputy Manager and Pre-School Room Leader. The nursery emphasises providing enriching opportunities for exploration and learning, tailoring experiences to meet each child's unique requirements. Our ethos The Railway Nursery is committed to offering a high-quality educational environment, aiming to provide children with the best possible start in life. They emphasise enriching opportunities for exploration and learning, tailoring experiences to meet each child's unique requirements. The nursery also has a Forest School Leader on its team. What it's like Children thrive in this nursery, where they are happy, safe, and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards learning. They make outstanding progress due to experienced staff with high expectations, who foster engagement, respectful interactions, and high levels of self-control. Children are exceptionally independent and take responsibility for their environment. Family-run nursery All-inclusive rates Fresh, locally sourced food Ofsted Outstanding ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on a full day or full week basis and averaged over 51 weeks of the year to produce a consistent monthly invoice. Rates are all-inclusive of meals, milk, nappies, and creams. A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees include all food, milk, nappies, wipes, and cream. - A non-refundable registration fee is payable upon accepting a place, including settling-in sessions. - Fees are calculated by multiplying the weekly charge by 51 weeks and dividing by 12. - Accepts government funding and Government Childcare Vouchers. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Railway Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10236575 Lead inspector Suzanne Fenwick Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193593)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484314) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.therailwaynursery.co.uk/) 2 Hartington Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2DZ [© 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#/-2.16161/53.36035/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Stockport - [Day nurseries in Stockport](/search?q=Stockport) - [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-railway-nursery-sk7-2dz-ey484314) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, closed on Bank Holidays, and between Christmas and New Year's Day. If Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve falls on a working day, the nursery closes at 4pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Railway Nursery Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Suzanne Fenwick Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this nursery, where they are happy, safe, and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards learning. They make outstanding progress due to experienced staff with high expectations, who foster engagement, respectful interactions, and high levels of self-control. Children are exceptionally independent and take responsibility for their environment. Inspector highlights - Leaders have an ambitious curriculum that gives children the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning. - Staff plan meaningful learning opportunities that support children to build on what they already know and can do. - Children make excellent progress with their communication and language development. - Children learn lots of different ways to keep themselves healthy. - Staff provide children with a rich set of experiences that support them to learn about the world around them. Inspection #10236575 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193593) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the nursery. > They comment that their children's individual needs are always met. > Parents feel that they are a part of their children's experience at nursery. > They talk about how staff share important information with them effectively. > Parents feel very confident to continue supporting children's learning at home due to the guidance they get from staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. Tailored plans and strategies are put in place. Staff support the less confident and quieter children effectively. They know children incredibly well and adapt their level of help to meet children's needs. Outdoor space Children have ample opportunity to learn outside. They dress themselves in wet-weather clothes and have lots of fun jumping in muddy puddles and digging to find bugs and hidden treasure. Children learn to take risks and explore the natural environment during forest school sessions. ## Parent Reviews of The Railway Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWasseLDSmQKuh9JHC9Y_D2v03SIunkvWhQ8H7FFiDvn_AnMDCA-g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lee Cottrill 11 years ago I've had the pleasure of knowing Ceri & Paul - the owners of The Railway Nursery - for many years and can honestly say they're decent people who put their heart and soul into everything they do. I've personally seen the amount of hard work, commitment, dedication and passion that goes into the nursery and I'd be very happy to send my own children there knowing they'll be well looked after. I highly recommend everyone to consider The Railway Nursery. 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