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The Village Day Nursery in Oldham

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·The Village Nursery, 9 Albert Street, Oldham, OL4 5DG · Oldham
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Oldham

About this day nursery

The Village Day Nursery in Lees, Oldham, is committed to fostering an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. The day nursery strives to create a stimulating setting that encourages exploration of individual interests and the development of unique skills.

Emphasis is placed on supporting children as they learn to interact with the world around them, preparing them for school by building social skills and self-confidence. The dedicated staff uses a varied activity schedule to enrich learning experiences, ensuring each child's day is memorable.

With a strong belief in the importance of early years education for developing vital social skills in an increasingly digital world, the nursery also focuses on teaching good behaviour and respect for others, inspiring children to express themselves creatively.

Our ethos

The Village Day Nursery is committed to fostering an environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential, encouraging exploration of individual interests and the development of unique skills. They strive to prepare children for school by building social skills and self-confidence, emphasising early years education for developing vital social skills, teaching good behaviour and respect for others, and inspiring creative self-expression.

What it's like

Children are happy and content at this welcoming nursery, enjoying a variety of activities both inside and outside. They concentrate and develop physical skills, with toddlers engaging in carefully planned outdoor activities that support communication and language development. Children also go on local trips to enhance their understanding of the world.

Good Ofsted ratingHigh parental satisfactionFocus on individual developmentStimulating learning environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (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

Opening hours

Mon to Fri, 7:30am – 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Village Day Nursery

Last inspected 19 January 2023 · Sarah Gower-Jones

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 are happy and content at this welcoming nursery, enjoying a variety of activities both inside and outside. They concentrate and develop physical skills, with toddlers engaging in carefully planned outdoor activities that support communication and language development. Children also go on local trips to enhance their understanding of the world.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are supported and encouraged to become very independent.
  • Children and staff have positive and warm relationships.
  • Children enjoy working with staff during adult-led activities.
  • Toddlers enjoy painting on the window, giggling as they put a blob of paint on the staff member's nose.
  • Parents speak highly about nursery leaders and staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1support newer staff to consistently implement the curriculum to help all children make the best possible progress
  • 2strengthen the monitoring of staff practice to further raise the quality of teaching
  • 3focus on the development of staff's understanding of communication and language to raise the quality of the curriculum delivery to a consistently high level
Inspection #10269733 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that staff 'really know the children well'

parents are well informed about their child's care and learning, and they understand what to do to support their child's learning at home

The parents of children who are new to the nursery appreciate the individual approach to the settling-in process and the care taken to make children feel relaxed and included.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and managers are proactive in working with other agencies, seeking advice and additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This supports all children to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing with their friends and choosing from a range of interesting activities, both inside and outside. Toddlers enjoy taking part in the carefully planned activities on offer outside, looking at insects, smelling pots of herbs and playing with toy dinosaurs.

Inspection history

Date: January 2023

  • February 2023Good
  • January 2023Good

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