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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Early Learning Academy # Early Learning Academy Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Ellesmere Port Campus, Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester 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 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Rated "Good" by Ofsted on 23rd April 2024, the nursery warmly welcomes children upon arrival, fostering a secure environment where they separate from parents with ease. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, offering stimulating activities like specially tailored sports for older children to develop coordination and balance, and creative expression through music, singing, and dance for babies. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), recognising each child's unique qualities and collaborating with external experts to create high-quality, individualised learning experiences. This approach enables children with SEND to thrive and fully develop their abilities. The learning environment extends both indoors and outdoors, allowing for a comprehensive educational experience. Staff promote strong literacy and mathematical understanding through engaging activities, such as mark-making for older children and number rhymes for babies, while skillfully correcting misconceptions. Children are encouraged to be inquisitive, fostering a thirst for learning. The nursery also prioritises personal development, helping children to confidently express their feelings and understand the emotions of others. Leaders ensure effective policies for preventing the spread of infection, teaching children good hygiene practices. The partnership with parents is a particular strength, with regular information sharing and support for learning at home. What it's like Leaders and staff warmly welcome children as they arrive, and children separate from their parents with ease, demonstrating they feel safe. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to play and learn thanks to fascinating learning activities. They benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that includes specially designed sports activities for older children and creative expression for babies. Exciting, meaningful curriculum Strong literacy development Skilful maths learning Effective infection control Exceptional SEND support Positive personal development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Learning Academy Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10340759 Lead inspector Andrea Vaughan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247662)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772121) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-learning-academy-limited-ch65-7bf-2772121) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Learning Academy Last inspected 23 April 2024 · Andrea Vaughan 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 Leaders and staff warmly welcome children as they arrive, and children separate from their parents with ease, demonstrating they feel safe. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to play and learn thanks to fascinating learning activities. They benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that includes specially designed sports activities for older children and creative expression for babies. Inspector highlights - Leaders provide an exciting and meaningful curriculum that builds on children's previous learning. - Staff promote children's understanding of literacy through high-quality learning opportunities. - Staff create meaningful learning experiences to support children's knowledge of mathematics. - Leaders ensure that their policies for preventing the spread of infection are effective. - Leaders support the needs of children with SEND exceptionally well. Areas to develop - 1 focus professional development for staff more precisely, so that all staff support high-quality learning consistently well. Inspection #10340759 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50247662) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to play and learn at nursery with their friends and the nurturing staff. Leaders support the needs of children with SEND exceptionally well. They recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of every child, use external experts' advice, and plan high-quality, individualised learning experiences, enabling children with SEND to thrive and develop their abilities fully. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Early Learning Academy 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU9Oe81UhICr5M_TRFAuBmPO0uqTqbeNk-mjUg1kAtDhjcnOXw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shirley A 3 years ago Mind always at ease when my little one goes to daycare. Staff are awesome. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtaHZfR2JREAE!2m1!1s0x487ade720a595363:0x685dda62487ceb22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK1MI2m86sqjQZi1QbM9WN3zPMoUO3xVukF10RN3Imri4uKjg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Aaron Moore 3 years ago Awful school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtMzdfRUpREAE!2m1!1s0x487ade720a595363:0x685dda62487ceb22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKxCJreT4kOvCeiz414tYT7ZKtrqNlS7ZSaMIJf8gi3l6VsEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Annie Corkhill a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYLVpuTjNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ade720a595363:0x685dda62487ceb22) Reviews from Google for Early Learning Academy. 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