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Kiddycare Little Willows

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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3.6(7 parent reviews) ·Willowbrook Primary School, Roborough Green, LEICESTER, LE5 2NA · Leicester
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Kiddycare Little Willows, situated within the grounds of Willowbrook Primary School in Leicester, offers childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with the added benefit of a breakfast and after-school club for those up to 11 years old. The nursery, which received an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating within six months of its 2011 opening and was rated "Good" in 2019, focuses on providing a stimulating and engaging environment.

Dedicated playrooms cater to different age groups, and activities are designed to offer a balanced and flexible curriculum, incorporating both indoor and outdoor play. The facility boasts a large outdoor play area with a sensory garden and vegetable plots.

The nursery is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment, evidenced by its ramped entrance, wheelchair-accessible doors, and a hearing loop. While children bring their own packed lunches, afternoon tea and snacks are prepared on-site by staff with Level 2 Hygiene certification.

What it's like

Staff are passionate about what they want children to learn, planning activities and celebrating achievements, especially in communication and language development. They create a language-rich environment with visual aids and Makaton signs, helping children make good progress. Staff also value relationships with parents, ensuring a flexible settling-in process and maintaining strong bonds between children and their key person.

Ofsted rated GoodBreakfast and after-school clubsLarge outdoor play areaSensory garden

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Full-time care, Part-time care, Flexible funded childcare sessions, Breakfast club, After-school club, Holiday club

Food

Children bring their own packed lunch; afternoon tea and snacks prepared on-site.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7:45am until 6:00pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddycare Little Willows

Last inspected 30 October 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are passionate about what they want children to learn, planning activities and celebrating achievements, especially in communication and language development. They create a language-rich environment with visual aids and Makaton signs, helping children make good progress. Staff also value relationships with parents, ensuring a flexible settling-in process and maintaining strong bonds between children and their key person.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are passionate about what they want children to learn and celebrate their achievements.
  • Leaders and staff place high importance on communication and language development, using visual aids and Makaton signs.
  • Staff value relationships with parents and gather information to provide flexible settling-in processes.
  • Leaders and staff have a clear curriculum intent that focuses on the unique child, promoting emotional security and character development.
  • Staff promote healthy eating and encourage independence by helping children cut fruit and pour drinks.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently recognise when to allow children to continue in their play without interruption.
Inspection #10363751 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how they appreciate the care and support the leaders and staff offer.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They are proactive in ensuring that long wait times for additional services do not impact children, for example, by implementing speech strategies for children awaiting assessment. Staff also have opportunities to complete special educational needs training to widen their knowledge on how to support children with additional needs.

Outdoor space

Staff promote outside play and provide opportunities for physical development, with children developing coordination and balance using ride-on toys. Leaders are keen to develop outside play further by creating a forest school area to provide more opportunities for physical skill strengthening.

Parent Reviews of Kiddycare Little Willows

3.6
(7)
Samia Kadri
2 years ago

My son has really come on leaps and bounds after moving to this nursery and the staff are all so welcome

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • April 2015Good
  • October 2011Outstanding

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