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The Wye Nursery # The Wye Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 79 St Martins Street, Hereford, HR2 7RG · Herefordshire Number of places 38 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Herefordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Wye Nursery, located in Hereford, provides a warm and supportive environment for children from birth to five years old, focusing on growth and development through engaging activities and personalised care. This family-run nursery operates on a term-time only basis, offering childcare from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The dedicated and qualified staff ensure a safe, friendly, and nurturing space where learning through play is central to their approach. The nursery is Ofsted registered and aims to offer affordable childcare to local families. Operated by Maria Lowther (Manager/Owner) and Millie Lowther (Deputy Manager), the nursery also opens for the first four weeks of the summer holidays, with these sessions being bookable and non-funded. What it's like Children arrive at this friendly and welcoming nursery happy and eager to see their friends. Staff greet children with genuine warmth and affection, helping them feel emotionally secure. Children are motivated, showing delight as they join activities, and all, including those with SEND, show positive attitudes and make good progress. Family-run childcare Term-time only Learning through play Ofsted registered ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis for any hours attended before 9am, after 3pm, or in excess of government-funded hours. The hourly rate does not include nappies, wipes, or meals and snacks, which must be provided by parents. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Hours before 9am or after 3pm are charged at the hourly rate. - Hours attended exceeding government funding are charged at the hourly rate. - Nappies, wipes, meals, and snacks are not included in the hourly rate and must be provided by parents. - Normal fees are payable during absences, and funding is non-transferable. - Late collection of children and late invoice payments will incur charges. ## Key facts Food Parents must provide nappies, wipes, or meals/snacks. Opening hours 8:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday Age range Birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Term-time only childcare Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Wye Nursery Last inspected 1 December 2023 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 arrive at this friendly and welcoming nursery happy and eager to see their friends. Staff greet children with genuine warmth and affection, helping them feel emotionally secure. Children are motivated, showing delight as they join activities, and all, including those with SEND, show positive attitudes and make good progress. Inspector highlights - The quality of teaching is consistently good throughout the nursery. - Children's communication and language skills are supported particularly well. - Support for children with SEND is a strength of the nursery. - Children's independence is encouraged from an early age. - Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. Areas to develop - 1 build further on the planning of children's learning to include children's next steps more frequently in the curriculum to help children make even better progress - 2 further support children's ability to concentrate and become fully engaged in their learning without unnecessary distractions. Inspection #10317459 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236824) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents express how well informed they are. They value the information shared with them via the online application and through the detailed verbal discussions they have at collection times. > Parents express how happy and settled their children are at the nursery. > Parents say that they would recommend the nursery to others. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) show positive attitudes towards learning and make good progress in their development. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with staff and other professionals to ensure children have the right support at the earliest opportunity. Staff working one-to-one with children with SEND know children very well and understand their individual needs, ensuring all children make the progress they are capable of according to their starting points. Outdoor space Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. Children of all ages enjoy spending time outside in the garden. They have opportunities to practise their physical skills as they negotiate the climbing frame, race around the track on wheeled toys and learn to kick a football to one another. Inspection history - December 2023 Good - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about The Wye Nursery ### What are the opening hours at The Wye Nursery? ### What areas is the nursery working on improving? ### Which area does The Wye Nursery serve? ### How much are the fees at The Wye Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hereford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Wye Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club Hereford · HR2 7JF ](/nursery/hunderton-neighbourhood-nursery-kids-club-hr2-7jf-ey388087) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside Hereford · HR2 7JF ](/nursery/merry-go-round-riverside-hr2-7jf-ey468858) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Nestlings Hereford · HR4 9AR ](/nursery/little-nestlings-hr4-9ar-2765739) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Wyeside Day Nursery and Out of School Care Hereford · HR1 2RY 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/wyeside-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-care-ltd-hr1-2ry-ey543721) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Merry Go Round @ Green Croft Hereford · HR2 7NT 2.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/merry-go-round-green-croft-hr2-7nt-ey453861) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Whitecross Day Nursery Hereford · HR4 0DH ](/nursery/whitecross-day-nursery-hr4-0dh-2518837) [See all nurseries in Hereford →](/search?q=Hereford) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Wye Nursery Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10317459 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236824)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499232) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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