Cassel Fox Kindergarten
GoodBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Salford for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Open since 1999, with 30 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 Salford
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Salford 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
M7 4RTWhat 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, 26 January 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive eagerly to kindergarten and receive a warm welcome from friendly staff. They are confident, settle quickly and begin to explore a wide range of activities. Children are supported by caring staff, who have high expectations for their learning. They are safe, happy and ready to learn. Children start the day with physical exercise. They enjoy moving their bodies in different ways, such as running, walking on tip toes, and stomping their feet. Children practise developing their coordination skills by balancing objects on their heads. Children show high levels of engagement. They are well behaved, listen and follow instructions well.
Children have positive relationships with staff and seek them out when they need support. Children learn to develop their self-care skills. They confidently use the toilet and wash their hands themselves. Children are kind to their friends and share and take turns. Children's emotional well-being is a priority at kindergarten, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They learn how to identify and talk about their feelings. Children take pride in what they do. They are keen to show off their achievements which are praised by staff. Children are encouraged to use their voices and develop their independence skills. For example, they are able to choose from different healthy foods at mealtimes.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support children further during times of transition to ensure they understand what is happening now and next n implement systems for guiding parents on how they can continue to support children's learning at home.
- 26 January 2022Good
- 9 March 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Cassel Fox Kindergarten
- 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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