L A Kiddicare

About this day nursery

L A Kiddicare, established in 2016, is a childcare setting located in Prestwich, offering care for children aged 0-3 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, the nursery provides a welcoming environment where children are greeted by warm and enthusiastic staff.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 9th November 2023, rated the setting as 'Good' in overall effectiveness. Children settle quickly and engage with a wide range of activities, with staff being responsive to their emotional needs and providing comfort, creating a secure atmosphere for learning.

The curriculum is well-sequenced, with leaders ambitiously preparing children for future learning by working with local schools to ensure a smooth transition. Children are encouraged to be independent, such as setting tables and serving their own food.

The outdoor areas are a key feature where children enjoy exploring their senses; staff facilitate activities like re-enacting 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt', encouraging children to wriggle through sticks and blow 'snowballs'. This focus on outdoor play also supports physical development, as children balance on beams and learn about risk awareness.

Further enhancing development, staff support language and literacy through familiar books and early writing activities, and mathematical skills are fostered through discussions about concepts like 'full' and 'empty'. The nursery also prioritises teaching children about their local and wider communities, respecting differences, and acknowledging multicultural festivals, alongside Jewish holidays.

Parents are reportedly very happy with the service and care, appreciating the regular photo updates and direct communication with staff regarding their child's progress and well-being.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are greeted by warm and enthusiastic staff. They settle quickly and find something they enjoy to play with. Staff are responsive to children's emotional needs and provide comfort if they are upset. This sense of security helps them to learn.