Green Park Day Nursery

Yoga, visits from guide dog handlers and early writing activities give Green Park Day Nursery's inspection-era account a recognisable character. At its 16 May 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good and found safeguarding effective.

The Penketh setting has capacity for 96 children, covering babies through preschool age. Its strongest practical appeal is a weekday opening window that extends from 7.30am to 6pm.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: everyday experiences should support learning as well as meeting children's care needs. At its May 2025 inspection, Ofsted found that teaching was generally good and children made good progress, although some group activities and conversations needed better handling.

In May 2025, younger children practised coordination by putting objects into a box, while older children worked with dough to develop the hand movements needed for writing. Activities also explored flat and solid shapes. These examples connect practical play with skills children will use at their next stage of learning.

That month's account included yoga poses and balancing, alongside outdoor exercise. Visits by guide dog handlers and representatives of the police and fire service introduced children to people who help others; the guide dog visits also explored how animals support people with visual impairments.

In May 2025, staff built close relationships with children and families, helping children settle. Parents valued support from key workers and leaders, including help with settling and developing independence. Staff supervision and language training supported practitioners in their work.

Books and rhymes encouraged speech and vocabulary that month, including support for children learning English alongside another language. Younger children used familiar words in their first language, giving them another way to feel understood. Staff also encouraged sharing, turn-taking and manners, making social learning part of everyday routines.

Meals in May 2025 were prepared by a nursery chef, with balanced dishes and healthy snacks. Handwashing before eating connected care routines with learning about health.

Green Park Day Nursery is at Green Park, Stocks Lane, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2RW. It opens Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, across the year, closing on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. Those closures matter for families arranging continuous childcare around work.

In May 2025, the nursery offered government-funded childcare places.

• Time to answer. In May 2025, staff sometimes moved conversations on before children could think and reply. Giving children that pause was an improvement priority, especially relevant for families prioritising language development.
• Participation in group activities. Some planned groups in May 2025 were too large to keep every child involved. Ask how activities now allow each child to participate and sustain attention.
• Funded attendance. Government-funded childcare formed part of the May 2025 offer. Which funded attendance arrangements and additional charges would apply to your child's booking?

Green Park suits families seeking weekday childcare across the year, with an opening window extending into the early evening. Its May 2025 account combines practical learning, relationships with families and experiences beyond the nursery's everyday activities. The two teaching priorities are concrete: more thinking time in conversations and better participation in planned groups.