Roselands Community Nursery and Playschool

A wall built from old tyres and water-spray targets gave outdoor play a practical purpose in July 2021: children exercised their legs and practised the hand movements needed for writing. Ofsted rated Roselands Community Nursery and Playschool Good at its July 2021 inspection.

Based on Porlock Way in Paignton, the nursery accepts children aged 24 to 60 months. The inspection account combines imaginative play, physical challenges and support for families, alongside specific improvements needed in teaching and language development.

In July 2021, the early years foundation stage took shape through stories, construction and pretend play: younger children repeated words from traditional tales, while older children assembled a boat from large blocks and imagined fishing with wooden spoons. These examples connect learning with activities children could choose and develop.

Outdoor space also mattered in July 2021. The tyre wall offered a climbing challenge, while aiming water at targets exercised fingers and hands. Children's interests influenced planning: a fascination with superheroes prompted staff to create a rope spider web.

Community contact continued during the pandemic restrictions in July 2021. Although care-home visits had paused, children sent residents letters and photographs. Library and theatre outings belonged to the period before those restrictions; resuming them remained a plan.

At the July 2021 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and described positive relationships between children and staff, effective care routines and good progress from children's starting points.

In July 2021, younger children received regular nappy changes, and staff replaced clothes that became wet during water play. Older children washed their hands independently. These routines linked personal care with growing independence.

Support extended to families in July 2021. Staff worked with local charities and involved parents and children in fundraising; health visitors also provided information through the setting. Staff training included supporting children affected by trauma.

The address is Porlock Way, Paignton, TQ4 7RH. Opening hours are 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with year-round opening and a Christmas closure.

In July 2021, the nursery received free early education funding for children aged two, three and four. This is a dated funding position.

• Building on learning. In July 2021, some staff missed opportunities to develop what children already understood. Consistency in extending learning was an improvement priority.
• Older children's language. In July 2021, opportunities to introduce vocabulary and help children connect ideas needed further development. This matters for families weighing support for communication.
• Choosing a daily routine. The opening window runs from 7.30am to 5.30pm. At a visit, ask how attendance and settling would work for your child within that day.

Roselands suits families seeking care for children aged 24 to 60 months with a weekday opening window extending into late afternoon. Its July 2021 account offers concrete examples of imaginative and physical play; the teaching and vocabulary priorities deserve equal weight when considering that dated picture.