Little Discoverers
92 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6BH
Type of Institution
Nursery
Age group
2-4 years old
Number of places
40 places
Number of staff
Not yet updated
Ofsted Rating
Good
Summary
- The provision is good Children are safe, happy and enjoy the time they spend at the nursery.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are continuing to drop off and collect children at the main door.
- Children leave parents at the door confidently and are greeted by friendly, caring staff.
- Staff have high expectations of children, so children display high levels of independence in all that they do.
- For example, toddlers put on their own coats and attempt to zip them up, with some children succeeding.
- Pre-school children push themselves along on tricycles and use equipment safely and correctly.
- All children are familiar with the hygiene routines within the nursery.
- They wipe their nose and wash their hands afterwards.
- Children are provided with opportunities to develop their small-muscle skil s.
- For example, they use tweezers to post buttons into sponges and practise using scissors during creative activities.
- Consequently, children strengthen their hand muscles in preparation for developing their early writing skil s.
- Toddlers enjoy using scoops to make ice creams and happily talk about the 'flavours' they have chosen, such as chocolate and strawberry.
- The setting is committed to promoting oral health throughout the nursery.
- This is reflected throughout activities and interactive displays.
- Pre-school children enjoy using toothbrushes and toothpaste to brush the dental resources on offer.
- They confidently talk about the food groups that are good and bad for your teeth.
- What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?n The manager is passionate about children receiving the best possible start in life.
- She has a clear vision of what she intends children to learn through the nursery's curriculum.
- Staff undertake regular assessments of children's abilities.
- They identify and plan for the next steps in children's learning.
- Overall, activities build on what children already know and can do.
- However, sometimes, activities do not offer sufficient challenge.
- For example, when pre-school children are matching shapes and numbers, only numbers one to 10 are available.
- Some children do this with ease and would benefit from being provided with numbers beyond ten.n Staff report that they feel supported in their roles.
- They have access to onlineand local authority training to build on their professional development.
- Supervisions are held regularly and allow staff time to talk through any concerns they have and agree targets for the upcoming term.
- These include completing training, the most recent being safeguarding.n Children are extremely wel behaved.
- They display excel ent manners and arerespectful of one another.
- They play alongside each other, taking turns and sharing.
- Older children are good role models for younger children.
- Children use resources appropriately and understand how to use them safely.
- For example,
Extract from latest Ofsted Report.
Overview
Manager
Not yet updated
Owner
Little Discoverers Ltd
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Provider subtype
Full day care
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency
Blackburn
Education Stages
Year Founded
11/6/2018
Education Provision
Education Stages
Nursery / Early Years
0 - 3 year olds
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Breakdown of Ofsted Rating: 31/3/2022
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