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Felicity's Fledglings

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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4.5(8 parent reviews) ·Trinity Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8HX · Devon
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Felicity's Fledglings is a highly-regarded day nursery situated in the heart of Barnstaple, offering childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on creating a "home from home" atmosphere, where children are seen as innately wise and capable, fostering an environment where they can thrive and develop.

They offer flexible care options including full day care, term-time care, and year-round care to accommodate diverse family needs. The nursery actively promotes an inclusive and diverse setting, valuing each child's culture and using it to broaden their understanding of the world.

They provide an integrated and flexible service, aligning their practices with the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure effective learning and development. Felicity's Fledglings also encourages outdoor exploration through regular trips to Rock Park, emphasising adventurous play and learning.

The team is dedicated and qualified, committed to delivering outstanding childcare and nurturing children's growth in a supportive and stimulating environment. The nursery has received positive testimonials from parents who appreciate the dedicated and competent staff, highlighting the exceptional care and support provided to both children and families.

Our ethos

We aim to provide an integrated, flexible service that fosters and promotes children's development in line with the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We hold strong beliefs about culture and diversity, we believe that by appreciating a Childs own culture and others around them it helps to shape their knowledge of the world. We take regular weekly trips to Rock Park and love to explore, run and climb.

What it's like

Children have positive relationships with their key person. Staff support children's well-being and help them to feel at home in the setting. Children settle quickly and seek comfort from staff when needed. Children are happy and enjoy playing with their friends.

Home from home environmentFlexible care optionsInclusive and diverse settingEYFS-alignedOutdoor adventures

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Session types

Full day care, Term-time care, Year-round care

Opening hours

07:30 am - 18:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Felicity's Fledglings

Last inspected 7 July 2021 · Amy Fedrick

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 have positive relationships with their key person. Staff support children's well-being and help them to feel at home in the setting. Children settle quickly and seek comfort from staff when needed. Children are happy and enjoy playing with their friends.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear understanding of their aims and the challenges that the setting faces and are highly inclusive.
  • The key-person system is highly effective; staff know children extremely well and quickly identify any gaps in children's learning.
  • Staff support children well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who receive additional funding.
  • Leaders have effective recruitment and induction procedures for new staff and effectively monitor staff performance.
  • Partnerships with parents and carers are effective, and parents share positive feedback about the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen opportunities to support older children's communication and language, to extend their vocabulary and thinking skills further
  • 2provide more challenging experiences, particularly for older children, to build on what they already know and can do.
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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share positive feedback about the setting. They state they are happy with the regular communication they receive from staff about their children's learning and development.

Parents praise leaders for supporting families during times of need.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who receive additional funding. Leaders carefully monitor children's progress and provide extra training for staff to ensure they support children effectively.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a small outdoor area where they enjoy developing their physical skills. For example, they use different types of bikes and play jumping games.

Parent Reviews of Felicity's Fledglings

4.5
(8)
Hayley Eggleton
2 years ago

Felicity’s has been a fantastic nursery for our son. When he first started he was incredibly nervous about going with lots of tears on drop offs. But with the kindness, patience and help from their lovely staff, he is like a different child. He absolutely loves going now, has built so many lovely friendships and fantastic relationships with the staff. His confidence has grown so much and we are so grateful to the wonderful staff that have helped him become the amazing little man he is today! They are always on hand to chat to you, very friendly and we would recommend them to anyone looking for a local nursery. Thank you xx

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Carly Clarke
2 years ago

My little boy has been attending Felicity's for 7 months now....I moved him from a different nursery as he was struggling. The girls and Felicity did absolutely everything possible to help him and settle him an fast forwards 7 months later my little boy loves going to nursery. He runs in happy,he comes out happy. Very very quickly all the tears stopped at drop offs and he loves nursery. I cant thank the staff enough for everything they've done for him and how lovely they are to us......You all are amazing!❤

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Nathan Foley
2 years ago

Highly recommend felicitys fledglings. my daughter has attended since she was a baby and really struggled to leave us but the staff were so reassuring and helpful, not just to our daughter but to us as worried parents too. The support is second to none and the care and opportunities they provide are the best ive come across. Now our daughter is in toddlers and doesn't even look back when we drop her at the door! Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds because of this nursery and the absolutely brilliant staff! Thank you for looking after our girl like one of your own.i wouldn't take my daughter anywhere else!

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Lee Rogerson
2 years ago

The best nursery ! 2 of our children have attended Felicitys ; wouldn't use anywhere else. Always accommodating and my children love going, nothing is ever to much troubles. Lovely staff and lovely setting . 100% recommend

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Jade Eaton
2 years ago

My son has been going to felicitys for 2 years now and they are absolutely fantastic I would recommend them to any one they have helped me so many times over the years with advice extra care, even staff chatting to me if I have needed help the staff are so helpful and kind my son was so shy and had bad separation issues and said hardly any words he now is so funny and forward, hes so helpful .he also sings counts and talks all the time. Lol.. and now he's transitioning to go to infants it's been very challenging for him the staff at felicitys have been so supportive I couldn't be more greatful and most of all I love how you keep him safe. Thank you for everything and If I ever have more children I definitely will be bringing my children to you. Thank you keep up the great work.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 July 2021

Good

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Frequently asked about Felicity's Fledglings

About the setting

Felicity's Fledglings registered in 2018. The nursery is located in Barnstaple, Devon. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery receives free early education funding for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. There are 25 members of staff, two of whom hold qualifications at level 6. 19 members of staff hold relevant childcare qualifications from levels 2 to 5, and four members of staff are unqualified.

URN
EY561123
Registered person
Sluman, Felicity Sarah
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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