Puddleducks Nursery And Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Pewsey for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 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 They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask.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 September 2022. Open since 2012, with 47 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 Wiltshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Wiltshire 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
SN9 5EWWhat 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, 23 September 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly become immersed in their play and learning. They have formed close bonds with staff and enjoy the time they spend with them. They are safe and secure in the care of staff, who are nurturing and attentive to their individual needs. Babies confidently explore the outdoor area and are happy to join in activities with the two-year-old children, such as sitting together for breakfast. Staff supervise children well to ensure that they are safe.
Staff have high expectations for children. Children behave well, and they understand the rules and boundaries. They learn to take turns with one another with adult support. Children have good opportunities to enjoy physical play, such as digging in the mud, climbing up the slide or creating dens.
Children attending the nursery enjoy an environment filled with stimulating activities and learning opportunities. Staff nurture children's enthusiasm for exploring and investigating. They provide opportunities for children to engage in the world around them through first-hand experiences. For example, older children learn about the local carnival, creating floats and learning about princes and princesses. Children's views are highly valued, and staff provide them with opportunities to make decisions. Children choose which toys they would like to play with, either indoors or outdoors.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review systems in place to ensure strategies to support children who speak
English as an additional language and children with SEND are consistently used by all staff n develop ways to challenge toddlers to develop their concentration levels and extend their learning.
- 23 September 2022Good
- 20 January 2017Good
- 16 April 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Puddleducks Nursery And Pre-School
- 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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