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The Spinney Day Nursery # The Spinney Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (Sept 2025) · Warrington Road, Hoole Village, Chester, CH2 3PA · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 41 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Spinney Day Nursery offers a nurturing and family-oriented childcare experience in Chester, established over two decades ago. The nursery positions itself as an extension of the families it serves, aiming to support parents and care for children within a Our ethos We see ourselves as an extension of your own family. Our role is to support you as parents, and to care for your child as part of our Spinney family. We are very supportive – on hand to offer help and advice, and we’ll always try to be flexible to fit around your work and home pressures. What it's like Overall, children are happy and have positive relationships with the staff that care for them. They benefit from a varied curriculum and a range of engaging activities. However, this is not consistent across the nursery. The provider does not fulfil all of its roles and responsibilities. Family-run All-inclusive fees Forest School Flexible care Sibling discount ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food All meals, snacks, and drinks are provided. Opening hours 7.30am – 6.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Spinney Day Nursery Last inspected 19 September 2025 Overall effectiveness Requires improvement What it's like to attend Overall, children are happy and have positive relationships with the staff that care for them. They benefit from a varied curriculum and a range of engaging activities. However, this is not consistent across the nursery. The provider does not fulfil all of its roles and responsibilities. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy exploring the outdoor area and learning about nature as they play. - Children learn about the natural environment and demonstrate their knowledge as they confidently identify plants and insects. - Children benefit from daily experiences of playing outdoors in the fresh air. - Staff help children to learn about the natural environment and how to keep themselves safe in regular forest school sessions. - Children look at the pictures in books and older children turn pages confidently. They talk about the pictures and explain the emotions of the characters. Areas to develop - 1 implement effective supervision and coaching arrangements for staff to help improve their practice and quality of interactions - 2 complete the progress check when children are aged between two and three years and ensure assessments identify what children need to learn next, and share this information with parents - 3 improve routines to meet the needs of all children. - 4 improve staff's knowledge of the curriculum and child development so they plan the environment and activities to help all children to learn the skills they need for the next stage of their learning. Inspection #10407701 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290049) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Spinney Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10407701 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290049)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305385) 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://thespinneydaynursery.co.uk/) Warrington Road, Hoole Village, Chester, CH2 3PA Opening hours 7.30am – 6.30pm [© 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#/-2.85454/53.20882/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chester - [Day nurseries in Chester](/search?q=Chester) - [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-spinney-day-nursery-ch2-3pa-305385) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy exploring the outdoor area and learning about nature as they play. Children benefit from daily experiences of playing outdoors in the fresh air where they collect pine cones and acorns to use in their play, and learn about the natural environment and how to keep themselves safe in regular forest school sessions. Inspection history Date: June 2011 - September 2025 Requires improvement - January 2020 Good - July 2015 Good - January 2015 Inadequate - June 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about The Spinney Day Nursery ### What curriculum approach does The Spinney Day Nursery use? ### Which funded hours does The Spinney Day Nursery accept? ### What grade did Ofsted give The Spinney Day Nursery? ### Where is The Spinney Day Nursery located? ### Does The Spinney Day Nursery take babies? ## About the setting The Spinney Day Nursery registered in 1998 and is located in Chester. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, 10 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm and provides government funded childcare. URN 305385 Registered person The Spinney Day Nursery Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Chester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Spinney Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Guilden Sutton Day Nursery Guilden Sutton, Chester · CH3 7EX ](/nursery/guilden-sutton-day-nursery-ch3-7ex-305081) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hoole Bank Day Nursery Chester · CH2 4ES 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/hoole-bank-day-nursery-ch2-4es-305111) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery Chester · CH2 2LB ](/nursery/university-of-chester-kingsway-buildings-nursery-ch2-2lb-ey374291) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Hetty (Hoole Enterprise Trust - Time for You) Chester · CH2 3HB ](/nursery/hetty-hoole-enterprise-trust-time-for-you-ch2-3hb-ey361734) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Kids Planet Chester Chester · CH3 7DB 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-chester-ch3-7db-2503433) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Fir Cones Day Nursery Chester · CH2 2HJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/fir-cones-day-nursery-ch2-2hj-2699380) [See all nurseries in Chester →](/search?q=Chester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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