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Tinkerbell Private Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·William Street, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 8JP · Rochdale
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Tinkerbell Private Nursery, an independent, family-run establishment in Rochdale, caters to children from birth to eight years old in its dedicated facility at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The nursery offers convenient off-road parking, ensuring safe drop-offs and pick-ups away from traffic.

The ground floor accommodates a baby room, a toddler room, and a conservatory utilised for physical and messy play. The upper level houses a pre-school room.

Outdoors, children have access to a yard and a garden area, with babies benefiting from their own sensory garden. An additional area encourages children to cultivate fruits and vegetables and features a bug hotel, sparking curiosity in creepy crawlies.

Tinkerbell Day Nursery provides various childcare options including full-day care for children aged 0-5 years, pre-school education for those aged 3-5 years, and term-time only sessions. They also offer before and after-school care for 3-8 year olds, including school drop-off and pick-up services, and school holiday care for children aged 3-6 years.

The nursery has wheelchair access to the lower floor and provides special needs provision with on-site SENCO, experienced with speech and language difficulties, Autism/Asperger's, and ADHD. They also accommodate special dietary and cultural needs.

What it's like

Staff develop strong bonds with children, who are happy in their care. Staff have high expectations of children, and their behaviour is excellent. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the calm and nurturing environment. Older children confidently explore the environment independently.

Family-run nurseryOff-road parkingSensory garden for babiesBefore and after school careSpecial needs provision

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured at a flat rate for all age groups. Childcare is offered and charged on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Age range

0-5 years (nursery), 3-8 years (wraparound care)

Session types

Full day care, Term-time only sessions, Before and after school care, School holiday care

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tinkerbell Private Nursery

Last inspected 20 April 2022 · Jenny Burgeen

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 develop strong bonds with children, who are happy in their care. Staff have high expectations of children, and their behaviour is excellent. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the calm and nurturing environment. Older children confidently explore the environment independently.

Inspector highlights

  • The early years teacher (EYT) ensures that the curriculum is accessible to all children.
  • Children are supported well when moving on to other rooms or school by using an 'All About Me form'.
  • Staff feel supported and valued in their roles.
  • Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery and work closely with the staff team to develop practice.
  • An effective key-person system supports babies and children to develop secure attachments.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more timely support to help staff to address their areas for development
  • 2strengthen existing partnerships with parents to support children's learning further in the nursery and at home.
Inspection #10234512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery and staff.

They express how their children have grown in confidence and made progress since starting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The early years teacher (EYT) ensures that the curriculum is accessible to all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, staff know and understand what all children know, enjoy and need to learn next. This ensures all children are receiving consistent access to high-quality learning.

Outdoor space

The nursery is clean and safe indoors and outdoors. A recent review of the outdoor area and toddler room has resulted in the introduction of new resources, and leaders have identified that children's play in these areas is now much more focused on their interests and higher levels of engagement.

Parent Reviews of Tinkerbell Private Nursery

4.6
(9)
Dawn Dean
2 years ago

My daughter was at Tinkerbell from being 11 months old, to leaving in August ready for school. They’ve done a fabulous job, such a homely & caring environment. She has loved every minute. I was so sad when she left that they won’t be part of our daily lives anymore. I would have no hesitation in recommending

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Maxine Watson
2 years ago

My 2 daughters started at Tinkerbells from 9 months old, I visited a few nurserys and this was the one for us, we knew as soon as we walked in, the nursery Is very welcoming and homely, the staff are so lovely and friendly. My eldest has just recently left here and she loved her time at tinkerbells, my youngest is currently in toddlers as loves going to nursery and has come on so much since been there.

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Suzanne Gumbley
2 years ago

Betty has loved her 3 year’s with the Tinkerbell family and to be honest so have we. They have done a fabulous job and we are so so grateful 🥰 I would recommend Tinkerbell’s to anyone and everyone, we couldn’t be more happy with the service and care received 💕

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Stacey
2 years ago

Was some time ago when my little boy was at this nursery, so the management might have changed. One concern is they have a naughty "time out" chair. Having had more children and been to other nursery's recently they don't believe in the time out chair. Which is awful to see your child on .when speaking to my child i asked him what had happened and he said one of the other girls pushed him so basically he pushed back but the nursery nurse only saw him push her and he was put on the chair, He was distraught. Wasn't nice to see they should have spoke to them both really ! Just to make them both aware it was wrong and to play nice rather than put one on the naughty chair. NOT NICE!! I'll never forget that day.

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Mel Emmett
11 years ago

What a fab nursery...very welcoming and the children look so happy in there environment ☺

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Inspection history

Date: June 2012

  • April 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • June 2013Good
  • June 2012Good

Frequently asked about Tinkerbell Private Nursery

About the setting

Tinkerbell Private Nursery registered in 1989. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, with sessions from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
316466
Registered person
Tinkerbell Children's Day 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

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