--- title: "Big Adventures Childcare Nursery, Skegness | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/big-adventures-childcare-pe25-3jz-2580380 description: "Big Adventures Childcare, a nursery in Skegness — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Big Adventures Childcare Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 3 Saxby Avenue, Skegness, PE25 3JZ · Lincolnshire Number of places 43 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Lincolnshire ## About this day nursery Big Adventures Childcare, located in Skegness, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 0 to 8 years old. The day nursery, which received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted in May 2022, focuses on cultivating independence and confidence in children. Staff are described as gentle and caring, supporting even the newest attendees to feel settled and eager to engage in activities. The curriculum is designed to help children develop key skills for future success, with a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematical understanding, and physical development. For instance, babies enjoy imaginative play in the mud kitchen, toddlers learn mathematical concepts by filling and emptying containers, and pre-school children develop care for living things by nurturing chicks. The provider is passionate about early years education and strives for continuous improvement, ensuring that children, including those with special educational needs or disabilities, receive tailored support to reach their full potential. Parents consistently praise the commitment of the staff and provider, highlighting the personalised approach to meeting the needs of each child and family. The day nursery also ensures children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, including visits to local areas like the beach and woodlands, enriching their understanding of the wider community. An interesting environment with resources that spark curiosity keeps children engaged and focused for extended periods. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery happy and ready to learn, eager to explore the activities on offer. Babies enjoy playing in the mud kitchen outside, showing good imagination skills. Toddlers develop mathematical skills by filling and emptying containers with sand, and pre-school children show care and concern for living things as they nurture chicks. Good overall effectiveness Nurturing environment Strong literacy support Promotes independence Outdoor learning opportunities Support for SEND ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Big Adventures Childcare Last inspected 23 May 2022 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The provider is knowledgeable and passionate about early years care and education, striving to make the nursery the best it can be. - Staff give high priority to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing support to help them reach their full potential. - Staff support children to develop their literacy skills, engaging them with enthusiastic reading and checking their understanding. - Staff implement a curriculum that helps children learn key skills for future success, nurturing their independence and confidence. - Parents cannot speak highly enough of the nursery, commending the provider and staff's commitment to their children and families. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to improve their practice to raise the quality of education and outcomes for children to a consistently high level. Inspection #10238392 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187248) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents cannot speak highly enough of the nursery. > They commend the provider and staff's commitment to not only their child but them as a family too. > Parents comment that the provider and staff go to great lengths to meet the needs of their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff give high priority to those children with special educational needs and or/disabilities and those with identified delays in their learning. These children are given support in their day-to-day learning to help them reach their full potential. Key persons work closely with these children and they speak regularly with the parents about their development. This helps to make sure all children are included and receive the support they need to make good progress. Outdoor space Babies enjoy playing in the mud kitchen outside. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the provider and staff make sure the children have daily opportunity to exercise and play outside to support them to develop a healthy lifestyle. Staff take children into the local area, such as to the beach, shops and a nearby woodland. Inspection history Most recent inspection 23 May 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187248) ## Frequently asked about Big Adventures Childcare ### Is Big Adventures Childcare a good nursery? ### What is Big Adventures Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Big Adventures Childcare cost? ### Does Big Adventures Childcare accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Big Adventures Childcare take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Big Adventures Childcare take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Big Adventures Childcare's opening hours? ### What age range does Big Adventures Childcare accept? ### Does Big Adventures Childcare have outdoor space? ### How does Big Adventures Childcare support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Big Adventures Childcare? ### How do I contact Big Adventures Childcare or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Skegness Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Big Adventures Childcare. - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Spinning Tops Day Nursery Skegness · PE25 2AG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spinning-tops-day-nursery-pe25-2ag-2654971 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Treasures Day Nursery (Skegness) Skegness · PE25 2AG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-day-nursery-skegness-pe25-2ag-ey419509 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Learners Nursery School Skegness · PE25 2AP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-pe25-2ap-ey553835 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Learners Pre-School Skegness · PE25 2DR 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-pe25-2dr-ey553836 - Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Young Stars Nursery Skegness · PE25 1NS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/young-stars-nursery-pe25-1ns-253585 - Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Sunshine Children Centre Skegness · PE24 5JS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-pe24-5js-ey561556 See all nurseries in Skegness →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Skegness ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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