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Warren Childcare Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·Southfields Community Centre, Southfields Road, Bedford, MK42 7NR · Bedford
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Bedford

About this day nursery

Warren Childcare Centre in Bedford, established 47 years ago and re-registered in 2020, offers a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years during term time. The centre operates Monday to Friday, with sessions from 9am to midday and midday to 3pm, including an optional lunch club.

Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 6th December 2022, Warren Childcare Centre ensures children thoroughly enjoy their time, following staff's positive examples and eagerly exploring their surroundings. The setting places a strong emphasis on fostering independence and practical skills, preparing children for their transition to school.

Staff at Warren Childcare Centre are highly attuned to the individual needs of each child, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), offering sensitive support to help them participate in activities and interact with peers. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to reflect children's interests, promoting their learning and development in all areas.

Parents consistently praise the centre, noting its 'family-like' atmosphere and the effective communication from staff regarding their children's activities and progress. While children enjoy playing in the outdoor area, the nursery is working to further extend outdoor opportunities to fully support the development of children who prefer to be outside.

The centre also helps children develop their communication skills by introducing new vocabulary and simple sign language, although staff are being further supported to give children more time to think and answer questions.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming setting, following staff's good example and excitedly sharing family traditions. They are safe, secure, and confident, participating in activities and making decisions together. Children play cooperatively, set themselves challenges, and develop independence and practical skills for school.

Welcoming environmentGood Ofsted ratingSupports SEND and EALFocus on independenceEngaging activitiesEffective communication

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Warren Childcare Centre

Last inspected 6 December 2022 · Kelly Eyre

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 thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming setting, following staff's good example and excitedly sharing family traditions. They are safe, secure, and confident, participating in activities and making decisions together. Children play cooperatively, set themselves challenges, and develop independence and practical skills for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this welcoming setting and are excited and inquisitive.
  • The temporary manager works closely with staff to support their development and training.
  • Staff know children well, understand their learning needs, and use this knowledge to support their progress, especially for children with SEND and EAL.
  • Children enjoy books and show interest in numbers and counting, with staff extending these interests.
  • Staff include children in discussions, introduce new vocabulary, and help them use simple sign language for early communication.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the use of outdoor areas to offer further play and learning opportunities for children who prefer to be outside
  • 2support staff further in giving children time to think and answer questions.
Inspection #10251253 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

staff communicate well with them so that they understand what their children have been doing and can build on this

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know children well and use this knowledge to support children to participate in activities and to interact with their peers. This sensitive support particularly aids children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing in the outdoor area. However, staff do not always offer as many outdoor opportunities as possible, to fully build on the development of children who prefer to be outside.

Parent Reviews of Warren Childcare Centre

3.7
(3)
Michael Shreeves
3 years ago

My Son has been going to The Warren since he was 2 and has had an amazing experince, they really helped him with his speach and have just been an incredible team all round.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2022

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good

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