Building Blocks Day Nursery Bold Heath
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Widnes for children from birth to 5, open 07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Open since 2015, with 50 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
WA8 3UZWhat 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, 30 June 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive excitedly at the welcoming nursery, where staff greet them warmly at the door. Babies giggle as staff play 'peekaboo' with them. They show delight and feel secure as they look at photos of their families in a personal scrapbook.
Toddlers are happy as they explore the texture of mud. They pour in water and mix it to make 'cakes'. In turn, they develop the muscles in their hands in readiness for writing. Pre-school children concentrate intently as they create porridge for the three bears. They persevere in this challenging task, measuring out ingredients until the consistency is correct. Children are challenged and show a positive can-do attitude to their learning.
Children behave very well; they are kind and offer help to one another. Staff use clear and consistent reminders, for example for children to use their 'walking feet',
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- enhance the programme of professional development, to raise staff practice to a higher level.
- 30 June 2022Good
- 1 September 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Building Blocks Day Nursery Bold Heath
- 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.
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