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Whitecross Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Whitecross Nursery School & Creche, 166 Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DH · Herefordshire
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Herefordshire

About this day nursery

Whitecross Day Nursery, situated in the heart of Hereford, aims to provide a warm and nurturing atmosphere for children's early education. The nursery focuses on making each child's learning experiences both positive and meaningful by offering individual attention and engaging activities.

They employ a key person system to help foster positive relationships and effective communication with children. The nursery is divided into four rooms, each designed for specific age groups and developmental stages.

Whitecross boasts a large and secure garden area, used throughout the year to encourage physical development and outdoor learning. They provide a tailored learning environment that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, supported by a wide array of toys, resources, and equipment.

Nutritious, freshly prepared meals are made on-site by a qualified cook, accommodating various dietary requirements. The nursery is conveniently located in the city centre and offers off-road parking.

Our ethos

Whitecross Day Nursery is committed to providing a positive and meaningful learning experience for every child, through individual attention, engaging activities, and a key person system to foster strong relationships. Their approach is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and they utilise their large garden to encourage outdoor learning and physical development.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident at Whitecross Day Nursery, engaging with a wide range of activities indoors and outdoors. The setting has a calm atmosphere, supporting children's emotional development through practices like meditation and yoga. Children behave well, respect others, and make good progress while having fun.

City Centre LocationSecure Outdoor Play AreaKey Person SystemNutritious On-site Meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7.30 am - 5.30 pm (excluding bank holidays and one week during Christmas)

Food

Freshly made and nutritious food prepared on-site by our qualified in-house cook, which meets all dietary requirements.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Whitecross Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 July 2022

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 confident at Whitecross Day Nursery, engaging with a wide range of activities indoors and outdoors. The setting has a calm atmosphere, supporting children's emotional development through practices like meditation and yoga. Children behave well, respect others, and make good progress while having fun.

Inspector highlights

  • The management has ambitious plans for the future and continually reflects on how to improve.
  • The staff team has a wealth of experience, and members research, review, and share best practice.
  • This is an inclusive setting with high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff encourage a love of books, sharing stories with children indoors and outdoors.
  • Staff lead music and song time with enthusiasm, developing children's language and physical skills.
  • Transitions from home to nursery and between rooms are well supported by embedded key-person systems and effective communication.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of daily routines so that children have more time to access all areas of the setting, to maximise their learning potential
  • 2consider the organisation of small-group sessions to fully support children's communication and language skills.
Inspection #10207976 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

This is an inclusive setting and staff have high expectations for all children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are welcome and supported to reach their potential. The managers are proactive in seeking external support for children. Staff ratios ensure children receive the support they need. Staff observations and assessments of children enable staff to identify developmental concerns early.

Outdoor space

Children engage in activities that follow their interests and motivate them to learn. They are keen to join in with a wide range of activities, both indoors and outside. Staff encourage a love of books, sharing stories with children indoors and outside. The nursery gardens provide challenge for all abilities. Children explore the grounds and develop a range of skills. Plans are in place to further develop this area, to maximise the space and continue the indoor learning, outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Whitecross Day Nursery

5.0
(4)
Lissa
3 years ago

I have one child attending Whitecross and one child previously attended. Whitecross is an excellent nursery with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment. Children are well cared for, emotionally and educationally, by knowledgeable and attentive staff. Every session is followed with a detailed personal handover of your child's session. I highly recommend Whitecross to all!

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Becky Howard
8 years ago

My daughter has been at Whitecross Nursery since just before her 2nd birthday - she was very shy when she started but with their excellent care has truly blossomed and become the perfect little character. All of the staff are fabulously friendly and caring, the facilities are great, all in all a wonderful caring and learning environment.

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Kirsty Pugh
5 years ago

A fun, stimulating nursery with excellent staff. All 3 of my children have attended. 5*****

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Jasmine Elsby
3 years ago

Welcoming, helpful, friendly and informative and my daughter loves it here!

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Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • September 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

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