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The ladies in Explorers are fantastic with the kids, they always provide a great selection of activities which create endless opportunities for the kids to develop. Abbi is a great room leader and put me at ease right away, an invaluable member of the team!\nThe room is much bigger than you would find in other settings, open light and airy providing plenty of space for exploring.\nHighly recommend.", "datePublished": "2024-07-31T08:02:17.428219Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "K Challenger-Robertson" }, "reviewBody": "I'd struggle to give this setting 1*. Unfortunately, after problems communicating and welfare provision, management have proven they're incapable of even the most basic of personal care to a child. Problems and complaints are very much handled 'off record' and fail to reach upward management chain. 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Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill # Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Castleford Hill, CHEPSTOW, NP16 7LE · Gloucestershire Number of places 85 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery in Tutshill is part of the larger Dean Close Foundation, aiming to provide a nurturing and secure environment where children can establish strong roots for healthy development and happiness. The nursery is dedicated to supporting each child's growth and preparing them for future stages of childhood. Staff members receive continuous, high-quality training across all vital areas of early years education, including childcare practices, pedagogical advancements, and nutritional guidance. This commitment to professional development ensures the delivery of best practices. Little Trees also emphasises a partnership with parents to enhance the children's learning journey and overall well-being. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, fostering a love for learning through various activities, with a strong focus on school readiness. The nursery's philosophy centres on creating a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Our ethos The nursery's philosophy centres on creating a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually, fostering a love for learning and focusing on school readiness. They are dedicated to supporting each child's growth and preparing them for future stages. What it's like Children are happy and enjoy attending this nursery. Staff are caring and attentive to their individual needs, helping young children to build secure bonds with their key person. Toddlers and pre-school children are independent and confident, and staff effectively promote their social, language, and communication skills. Part of Dean Close Foundation Focus on strong foundations for development Continuous staff training Engaging curriculum ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.deancloselittletrees.co.uk/post-details/~board/little-trees-newsposts/post/dean-close-little-trees-celebrates-double-top-20-achievement-for-welsh-nurseries) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. Established 2015 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10293573 Lead inspector Shahnaz Scully Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239905)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494618) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-tutshill-np16-7le-ey494618) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill Last inspected 24 January 2024 · Shahnaz Scully Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and enjoy attending this nursery. Staff are caring and attentive to their individual needs, helping young children to build secure bonds with their key person. Toddlers and pre-school children are independent and confident, and staff effectively promote their social, language, and communication skills. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and enjoy attending the nursery and build secure bonds with staff. - Toddlers and pre-school children are independent and confident to explore their environment. - Staff effectively promote children's social, language and communication skills. - Parents are positive about the progress their children have made. - Leaders are reflective and have made positive changes since the last inspection, improving the curriculum. Areas to develop - 1 explore ways to build on what children already know and can do to further stretch their learning and provide more challenge, particularly for most-able children - 2 review children's daily food choices so they benefit fully from a balanced and varied diet and regularly share this information with parents to keep them up to date. Inspection #10293573 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239905) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment on how staff support their children to learn social skills and develop their language, particularly for those children who are learning to speak English as an additional language. > They comment that they enjoy reading about their children's 'wow' moments via the nursery's online information platform. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff monitor children's progress through ongoing assessments to help identify and address any gaps in their learning. Outdoor space During outdoor play in the mud kitchen, children invite staff over to have 'dinner'. Staff skilfully ask open-ended questions to explore how the children prepared the vegetables and the different ways to cook potatoes. EAL / language support Parents comment on how staff support their children to develop their language, particularly for those children who are learning to speak English as an additional language. ## Parent Reviews of Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKk3VYFBmXsToZW3Z-VHOLhpMbLWdJt68HlCO0UCAH7X2USCA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Streeter a year ago Nothing but praise for Little Trees Tutshill! The Manager Kirstie was so helpful when arranging viewings, settling sessions and answering any queries I had. The ladies in Explorers are fantastic with the kids, they always provide a great selection of activities which create endless opportunities for the kids to develop. Abbi is a great room leader and put me at ease right away, an invaluable member of the team! The room is much bigger than you would find in other settings, open light and airy providing plenty of space for exploring. Highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNicjVLdjBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871957ec8f03b93:0x70b189a26fb7e5ff) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIUDj9g5UBLdjBCvcTcY2IVLQgaQyTSZqI1Yk9mMtBgDFWPkA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) K Challenger-Robertson 6 years ago I'd struggle to give this setting 1\*. Unfortunately, after problems communicating and welfare provision, management have proven they're incapable of even the most basic of personal care to a child. Problems and complaints are very much handled 'off record' and fail to reach upward management chain. A 'placeholder' attitude is given to any parent raising an issue and problems still continue. These issues I mention aren't isolated. Ofsted have carried out inspections and as a result of alarming circumstances. I hope, if you consider sending your child here, you do your research thoroughly and keep a close eye. I'd never recommend your child attending this setting with an additional need, they cannot cope with any additional need. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVc05XUG9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871957ec8f03b93:0x70b189a26fb7e5ff) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXlEpTobmJmBmT1TxvfrUaAgRHdGNewMvpv5u5r6PvEFvHJsXxR=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Salter 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpNlBTN093EAE!2m1!1s0x4871957ec8f03b93:0x70b189a26fb7e5ff) Reviews from Google for Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8120422933877745151&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: October 2017 - January 2024 Good - April 2023 Requires improvement - October 2022 Requires improvement - August 2022 Inadequate - October 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill ### How is Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill classified by Ofsted? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### From what age does Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill accept children? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### What are the fees at Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill? ## Nearby day nurseries in CHEPSTOW Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Tutshill Community Pre-School Chepstow · NP16 7BN ](/nursery/tutshill-community-pre-school-np16-7bn-101723) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Riverside Nursery Chepstow · NP16 7PT ](/nursery/riverside-nursery-np16-7pt-ey407450) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### PATA @ Penguins Chepstow · NP16 7DT 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/pata-penguins-np16-7dt-ey537738) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### Oldbury On Severn Busy Bees Playgroup Westmarsh Lane · BS35 1QD ](/nursery/oldbury-on-severn-busy-bees-playgroup-bs35-1qd-ey424824) [See all nurseries in CHEPSTOW →](/search?q=CHEPSTOW) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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