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Windmill Day Nursery in Thornton-Cleveleys

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·6 Church Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TZ · Lancashire
Number of places
49 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Windmill Day Nursery, a family-run establishment in Thornton-Cleveleys, has been delivering childcare and education since 2001. Conveniently located on Church Road, opposite Thornton Medical Centre and near the historic Windmill, the nursery was rated "GOOD" in its latest Ofsted report.

It prides itself on outstanding teaching quality and excellent practices, ensuring children make exceptional progress. The nursery boasts highly qualified and experienced staff who have collaborated for many years.

Since May 2020, Windmill Day Nursery has fully adopted and embedded a modern "natural curiosity" technique, fostering a culture of awe and fascination in all areas of learning. This approach, combined with a warm and welcoming environment, allows children to thrive with individual care and attention from the dedicated staff.

Our ethos

At Windmill, since May 2020 we have fully embedded a modern “natural curiosity” technique – this involves practitioners creating a culture of awe and fascination in every area.

What it's like

Children enjoy coming to the setting to see staff and their friends and happily play together. They are confident to leave their parents at the door. Staff have formed strong relationships with children, and children enjoy the warmth, security and understanding of their key person.

Family-runOfsted "GOOD" ratingNatural curiosity approachExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Early starts: 7.30-8am, 7.45-8am; Morning sessions: 8am-1pm, 9am-1pm; Afternoon sessions: 1pm-6pm, 1pm-5pm; Full days: 8am-6pm, 9-5pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2001

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Windmill Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 March 2024 · Emma Barrow

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy coming to the setting to see staff and their friends and happily play together. They are confident to leave their parents at the door. Staff have formed strong relationships with children, and children enjoy the warmth, security and understanding of their key person.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team has clear curriculum aims and knows what it wants staff to focus their teaching on to help children make progress.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about the community that they live in.
  • The staff support children to learn the skills they need for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the dedicated coordinator.
  • Parent partnerships are good, and parents report they are very pleased with the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1place an even sharper focus on identifying children's next steps in learning to help staff further support their progress
  • 2support staff to use spontaneous opportunities to promote children's thinking and problem-solving skills.
Inspection #10317168 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report they are very pleased with the setting

They say staff are helpful and approachable

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the dedicated coordinator. She provides resources and guidance to help staff plan activities so that targeted support is given to close any gaps in learning. Staff work well with other professionals and successfully implement specific learning programmes designed to support children who need extra help to make the best progress possible.

Outdoor space

Children freely access the outdoors for fresh air and exercise. They help themselves to a snack of milk, water and a variety of fruits.

Parent Reviews of Windmill Day Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Outstanding
  • June 2015Outstanding
  • November 2011Outstanding

Frequently asked about Windmill Day Nursery

About the setting

Windmill Day Nursery registered in 2001. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. The manager holds early years professional status. There is one member of staff who holds an early years qualification at level 6, six members of staff at level 3 and three at level 2. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

URN
502179
Registered person
Windmill Day Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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