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Giggles Day Nursery (Skelmersdale)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·
5.0(1 parent reviews)
·1 Inskip, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6JT · Lancashire
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Giggles Day Nursery in Skelmersdale is dedicated to fostering a stimulating and secure educational atmosphere where young children can develop and thrive. The nursery caters to different age groups, from babies as young as 6 months to pre-schoolers up to 4 years old, preparing them for their eventual transition to school.

They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on both prime and specific areas of learning through a variety of engaging activities and continuous provision. The curriculum is enriched by a set of ten core values, including self-regulation, positive relationships, and school readiness, all aimed at nurturing confident and independent learners.

The nursery also emphasises the importance of play in developing imagination, problem-solving skills, and dreaming. The facility is well-equipped with dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, offering age-appropriate environments and daily access to an outdoor area for enhanced learning experiences.

Giggles Day Nursery provides meals and snacks, accommodating dietary needs, and works closely with parents to maintain home routines and support developmental milestones like toilet training. The experienced and highly qualified staff, including Early Years Teachers with leadership qualifications, are committed to continuous professional development and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children through regular assessments and adherence to legal welfare requirements.

Our ethos

Giggles Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on prime and specific areas of learning through engaging activities. They are committed to ten core values, including self-regulation, positive relationships, and school readiness, aiming to nurture confident and independent learners. They believe in the importance of play for developing imagination, problem-solving, and dreaming.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure, happily exploring activities and demonstrating good attitudes towards learning. Staff effectively support children's independence and communication skills through various activities and repetitive language, helping them to develop confidence and self-esteem. The curriculum has been adjusted post-COVID-19 to focus on communication and language development.

EYFS CurriculumHighly Qualified StaffPlay-Based LearningSchool Readiness Focus

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured into age bands for children aged 0-2 years and 2-4 years. Parents can book full days, morning or afternoon sessions, or full weeks, with extra hours billed at an hourly rate. All fees are inclusive of meals and snacks.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals and snacks.
  • Hourly rates are available upon discussion with the manager.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session, Full week

Food

All meals and snacks provided; parents to provide formula milk, nappies, and baby wipes for younger babies.

Age range

6 months - 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Giggles Day Nursery (Skelmersdale)

Last inspected 8 November 2022 · Katie Bonney

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 feel safe and secure, happily exploring activities and demonstrating good attitudes towards learning. Staff effectively support children's independence and communication skills through various activities and repetitive language, helping them to develop confidence and self-esteem. The curriculum has been adjusted post-COVID-19 to focus on communication and language development.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know the children well and use assessment effectively to support individual progress.
  • Children have many opportunities for fine motor skill development.
  • Children enjoy fresh air and exercise outdoors, developing large-muscle skills.
  • The special educational needs coordinator supports staff and works with parents and agencies to ensure children with SEND make good progress.
  • Partnership with parents is good, and parents receive regular updates on their child's development.

Areas to develop

  • 1routinely check staff understanding and implementation of key policies and procedures to further support the consistent and smooth running of the setting
  • 2focus the supervision of staff more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level
Inspection #10236644 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator supports staff in identifying children who may need extra support with their learning and development. Together, they work with parents and outside agencies to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have the support they require to make continued good progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play outside. There are plenty of opportunities for all children, including babies, to practise and develop their large-muscle skills. For example, children are confident at climbing on the apparatus and negotiate space well as they pedal on bicycles and trikes.

Parent Reviews of Giggles Day Nursery (Skelmersdale)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2017

  • November 2022Good
  • February 2017Good

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