Glowing Ofsted report for Poulton Day Care praise staff for their ‘highest expectations for every child'
A Poulton nursery has achieved a strong standard in five of six areas in its latest Ofsted inspection.
Inspectors said that Poulton Day Care at Methodist Church, Queensway had an inspirational leadership because leaders had the best interests of children, families and staff at the core of their approach.
The setting which falls under the childcare on non-domestic premises category was visited by government inspectors on January 30 2026.
It provides care for 30 youngsters aged between 1 and 4 where ‘children are making rapid and sustained progress through the ambitious curriculum.’
Inspectors praised the nursery for achieving progress, noting how children have meaningful conversations with each other at mealtimes and during hygiene practices.
They noticed how they share, take turns and put on their waterproof clothing to independently play outside, doing it ease and confidence whilst building resilience rapidly.
The Ofsted report said: “Children develop a deep curiosity to try new things and demonstrate a highly positive attitude to learning. Consequently, older children are well prepared for their next stage of learning or on to school.
“Babies eagerly bounce and move, listening to their favourite nursery rhymes during outings to the local library.
“They delight in playing with sensory toys and materials, demonstrating a willingness to have a go and try again. As a result, all children develop a secure foundational knowledge for their next stage of learning.”
Ofsted also highlighted the exceptional leadership from staff.
They said that leaders and staff have the ‘highest expectations for every child and build secure relationships with them from the start’. They also remarked that ‘staff are observant and intervene when necessary. As a result, children are always kept safe.’
“Staff are excellent role models and show enthusiasm in everything they do. Routines are familiar for children, and the environment is rich, well resourced and highly inclusive.”
Key areas including - Achievement; Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines; Children's welfare and wellbeing; Curriculum and teaching; Leadership and governance were all marked as ‘strong standard.’ Marked as expected standard was the Inclusion category.
Ofsted advised next steps as strengthening the strategies staff use to ensure key messages are consistently shared with families who speak English as an additional language.
As part of the Ofsted inspection, inspectors spoke with leaders, children, practitioners and parents.