Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Windmill Children's Centre Daycare
Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
Number of places
106 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Leeds
About this day nursery
Windmill Children's Centre Daycare, established in 2015, provides all-year-round childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm. The day nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on May 24, 2022.
The dedicated staff prioritise the well-being of the children, fostering a kind and happy environment. Managers effectively assess children's needs upon entry, and the curriculum focuses on ambitious goals, with notable progress observed in physical development and mathematics.
Children also benefit from continuous access to both indoor and outdoor learning environments. The day nursery's approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) involves swift identification of children requiring extra support and close collaboration with external professionals, such as speech and language therapists.
While transition arrangements between rooms, especially for children with SEND, are an area for further consideration, the staff's passion and nurturing approach ensure a supportive foundation for all children's learning and development, preparing them well for future education.
Our ethos
The nursery is dedicated to child-led learning, with a passionate team providing personalised support to help each child thrive. They offer a wide range of experiences, from creative play to comfortable story areas, fostering a family-like environment.
What it's like
Staff ensure the well-being of children is paramount, leading to happy children and a kind ethos. Managers effectively assess children's needs upon entry, and children show progress in physical development and mathematics. Children behave well, use good manners, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum that prepares them for future learning.
Good Ofsted rating0-4 years age rangeAll-year, 8am-6pmStrong SEND supportIndoor/Outdoor accessAmbitious curriculum
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
Birth to 4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full Day
Staff
19 Members
Waitlist
Waiting list
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Windmill Children's Centre Daycare
Last inspected 24 May 2022
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 ensure the well-being of children is paramount, leading to happy children and a kind ethos. Managers effectively assess children's needs upon entry, and children show progress in physical development and mathematics. Children behave well, use good manners, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum that prepares them for future learning.
Inspector highlights
- Staff know children well and can explain their key children's progress.
- Children are able to build attachments to their key workers and this works well as children are secure, happy and well behaved.
- Staff plan activities according to what children need to learn next and follow their interests during play.
- The management team demonstrates an excellent knowledge and vision for the setting and has clear action plans in place.
- Staff work hard to swiftly identify those children who require additional support and work closely with outside professional agencies, such as speech and language therapists.
Areas to develop
- 1evaluate practice to enhance good practice and build on staff's understanding to provide more challenge to children's learning
- 2review transition arrangements throughout the nursery day to enable children to complete their play and when children move between rooms, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Inspection #10229373 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders have not fully considered transition arrangements between rooms, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to enhance a more fluid approach to their learning. Staff work hard to swiftly identify those children who require additional support. They work closely with outside professional agencies, such as speech and language therapists, and are also able to identify needs as part of early intervention.
Outdoor space
Staff utilise their space well. Children have continued access between the inside and outdoor provision.
Inspection history
Date: February 2017
- May 2022Good
- February 2017Good
Frequently asked about Windmill Children's Centre Daycare
About the setting
Windmill Children's Centre Daycare registered in 2015. The setting employs 31 members of childcare staff, with 24 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. It operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY487125
- Registered person
- Windmill Primary School Governing Body
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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