Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (Term time only)
Ladybird Preschool Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
33 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Norfolk
About this day nursery
Ladybird Pre-School Nursery, situated in Sheringham, welcomes children from 18 months old until they begin primary school. The nursery focuses on a 'curiosity' approach to learning, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and employing 'in the moment planning' alongside enhanced provisions to foster engagement and development.
They utilise open-ended resources, including loose parts and natural materials, to encourage exploration and critical thinking. The nursery also takes children on educational visits to local community spots like the seaside, Sheringham Park, and the fire station.
To help children with emotional regulation, Ladybird Pre-School Nursery uses the 'Zones of Regulation' social-emotional learning programme. Each child is assigned a key person to tailor care and learning to individual needs, and an online e-learning journal called Tapestry is used to record development and facilitate parent-nursery collaboration.
The nursery maintains strong links with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to reception.
Our ethos
Ladybird Pre-School Nursery uses a 'curiosity' approach to learning, guided by the EYFS framework and 'in the moment planning'. They foster exploration, critical thinking, and emotional regulation through open-ended resources, the 'Zones of Regulation' programme, and tailored care from key persons. Parent collaboration is supported via the Tapestry e-learning journal.
What it's like
Children settle quickly into the warm and welcoming environment, building strong attachments with staff. They engage in free-flow outdoor play, exploring mathematical concepts in the mud kitchen. Children are also praised for their creative activities and develop social skills by learning to take turns.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)In the Moment PlanningCuriosity Approach to LearningZones of Regulation ProgrammeCommunity Visits
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged per four-hour session with rates banded by age: Rising Two's, two-year-olds, and three-to-four-year-olds. Invoices are issued monthly in advance, though weekly payments can be arranged. Fees include snacks, but parents must supply nappies, wipes, and creams.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Invoiced monthly in advance; weekly payment arrangements are possible.
- Fees remain payable during child absence.
- One month's written notice is required for withdrawal.
- Late collection is charged at £3.50 per 15 minutes, rising to £5.00 after 5pm.
- A 10% late payment fee is applied to outstanding invoices.
- Parents must provide their own nappies, wipes, and barrier creams.
Key facts
Session types
Morning Session: 8:00am – 12 noon, Afternoon Session: 12 noon – 4:00pm, Late Pick Up: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Age range
18 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Ladybird Preschool Nursery
Last inspected 29 January 2025
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 settle quickly into the warm and welcoming environment, building strong attachments with staff. They engage in free-flow outdoor play, exploring mathematical concepts in the mud kitchen. Children are also praised for their creative activities and develop social skills by learning to take turns.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide children with opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as playing running races and using scissors, which helps build muscle strength for fine and large motor skills.
- The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good, with staff working closely with parents and other agencies to provide tailored support.
- Staff encourage children to be independent learners, allowing them to use utensils for mealtimes, serve themselves, and pour drinks, fostering a sense of achievement and confidence.
- Children gain a good understanding of the world through community outings, such as visits to the church for festivals and interactions with local police officers.
- Staff establish positive relationships with parents, gathering detailed information to identify starting points for learning and sharing progress through discussions and an online platform.
Areas to develop
- 1build on the communication and support for parents to continue their child's learning at home
- 2ensure that staff develop an understanding of how to support language development for children who speak English as an additional language
- 3support staff to develop the implementation of planned activities to reflect the identified learning intention for the children taking part.
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Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to ensure that children receive the support they require. Their individual plans and interactions are tailored to meet the needs of the children, and staff differentiate their teaching for children with speech and language delay.
Outdoor space
Staff operate a free-flow system for children to access the outdoors, where they enjoy getting messy. They mix soil and water together in the mud kitchen and tip, pour and transport it into different-size containers. This helps children to explore mathematical concepts, such as weight, capacity and volume.
Parent Reviews of Ladybird Preschool Nursery
5.0
(1)
roo6webstar Webster
7 years ago
Excellent setting, wonderful staff. I couldn't recommend a nursery more! My child loves it there and is thriving, both socially and academically.
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Inspection history
Date: February 2019
- January 2025Good
- February 2019Good
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