Wellington Boots Nursery

Lavender and mint stirred into mud-kitchen creations give a concrete picture of the play here in May 2023: children experimenting, inventing and talking about what they made. Wellington Boots Nursery has capacity for 45 children, accepting ages from 3 months to 5 years, at 166 Keighley Road, Bingley, BD16 2DZ.

Ofsted rated the nursery Good on 4 May 2023, when it was inspected under the name Wishing Tree Nursery And Pre-School. That dated picture combines engaging play with two practical improvements: access to books and the condition of personal-care spaces.

In May 2023, babies practised sounds through play with animal figures, while music-making with everyday household objects brought them together. Toddlers sang greetings to one another; preschool children shared drawing activities. These examples show how conversation and cooperation could grow from ordinary play.

The early years foundation stage sets expectations for children's learning, development and care: play supports communication, relationships and increasing independence. In May 2023, staff used observations and assessments to adapt learning to individual children. Toddlers practised carrying plates and cutting their own lunch, giving everyday routines an educational purpose.

Outdoors, the mud kitchen area encouraged imaginative cooking and discussion about plants. In May 2023, however, a recent room reorganisation had left children temporarily short of books to handle and explore. Consistent access to good-quality books was an improvement priority, alongside spoken language activities.

At the May 2023 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well supported, with positive key-person relationships helping them attempt new activities. Those are dated judgements rather than assurances about today's practice.

In May 2023, staff responded promptly when children needed comfort or physical care. Communication included daily conversations with parents and more detailed discussions each term, connecting children's next learning steps with support at home. Staff training in sign language also helped communication.

Personal-care spaces needed attention at that time. Bathrooms and changing areas received less care than the learning spaces, weakening opportunities to model cleanliness and tidiness.

The address is 166 Keighley Road, Bingley, BD16 2DZ. Opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays, with closures for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

In May 2023, session times ran from 7.30am to 6pm, and the nursery provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four. These describe the arrangements at that date.

• Books within reach. Consistent book access was an improvement priority in May 2023. During a visit, look at how children can choose and explore books across the rooms.
• Personal-care spaces. Bathrooms and changing areas needed more attention in May 2023. Include these spaces when assessing the nursery's daily care arrangements.
• Your attendance pattern. The weekday opening window runs from 7.30am to 6pm. Which booking pattern and current funded-hours arrangements would fit your child's week?

Wellington Boots Nursery merits consideration by families seeking care for babies through to preschool age, especially those interested in practical independence and imaginative outdoor play. Its May 2023 inspection offers encouraging examples of relationships and learning. Book access and personal-care spaces deserve equal weight when judging the nursery today.