Barton Day Nurseries Northwich
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Northwich for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 7 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. Open since 2012, with 39 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Cheshire West and Chester
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cheshire West and Chester from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
CW8 1BTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 5 May 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and eager to learn at this nursery. They form close relationships with staff and seek comfort from them. For example, when babies are unsettled, they hold out their arms for cuddles. Distractions such as windmills make them smile and giggle. Children feel comfortable and safe.
Children of all ages are challenged in their learning. For instance, staff help babies learn to crawl by putting objects just out of their reach. Learning progresses over time. For example, children learn to sit on chairs with support, gradually building their strength and balance. When they are ready, children independently sit on chairs for crafts and meals. Children develop early literacy skills as they read books.
They turn the pages independently and make up stories together. This fosters children's imagination and this helps them to develop a love of reading.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- provide clear and consistent messages for children to support their understanding of boundaries and what is expected of them n monitor staff practice more closely to identify strengths and weakness in their practice, so that adequate support can be put into place.
- 5 May 2022Good
- 27 February 2017Good
- 21 May 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Barton Day Nurseries Northwich
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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