Term time / All Year
All Year
Ladybirds Day Nursery in Barnstaple
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Ladybirds Day Nursery in Barnstaple provides care for children from birth to 11 years of age and is open all year. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in August 2021 and judged it to be 'Good'. The report noted that the friendly and caring staff create a welcoming environment, focusing on building warm relationships to help children settle. Parents who spoke with the inspector said they have positive relationships with staff and speak highly of the nursery.
According to Ofsted, children make good, and often very good, progress. Babies receive very good care, and toddlers are engaged through well-planned activities. The curriculum supports pre-school children’s learning and development. The inspector found that children with additional needs are very well supported through liaison with specialists and adaptations to activities. Children use the well-resourced outdoor areas each day, where they learn about healthy lifestyles and are encouraged to make healthy food choices.
What it's like
The friendly and caring staff team create a welcoming environment. Children use the exciting well-resourced outdoor areas each day. Staff sensitively provide additional support to help children of all ages settle, focusing on getting to know the child and their family and building warm trusting relationships.
Pricing & funding
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Ladybirds Day Nursery
Last inspected 10 August 2021
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The friendly and caring staff team create a welcoming environment. Children use the exciting well-resourced outdoor areas each day. Staff sensitively provide additional support to help children of all ages settle, focusing on getting to know the child and their family and building warm trusting relationships.
Inspector highlights
- Children are making good, and often very good, progress.
- Children with additional needs are very well supported.
- Babies receive very good care from attentive staff.
- Staff nurture toddler's enthusiasm and desire to learn by engaging them in well-planned activities and experiences.
- Staff provide a curriculum for pre-school children to support and strengthen their learning and development.
Areas to develop
- 1further develop the curriculum to ensure children receive consistent support to help them to acquire the skills for the various stages of pencil grasp development
- 2consider how to encourage all parents' engagement with the online system to ensure they are familiar with what their child has learned at the setting and how to support them at home to develop further.
Inspection #10125155 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the nursery.
They comment on the positive relationships they have with staff.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with additional needs are very well supported. Staff liaise with specialists and parents about learning plans. Staff make appropriate adaptations to activities and resources. Children receive continuous support and guidance.
Outdoor space
Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They use the exciting well-resourced outdoor areas each day. Staff encourage children to make healthy food choices.
Google Reviews of Ladybirds Day Nursery
4.0
(4 Google reviews)
Belle Henry
a year ago
Sophie Hawkins
2 years ago
snatters
2 years ago
Suzanne Walker
4 years ago
Reviews from Google for Ladybirds Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021
Date: November 2016
- August 2021Good
- September 2019Requires improvement
- July 2018Good
- November 2016Good
Frequently asked about Ladybirds Day Nursery
About the setting
Ladybirds Day Nursery registered in 2016. It is one of two privately-owned nurseries and is located in Barnstaple, Devon. The nursery is open all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm. It receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The provider employs 16 staff who work with the children, 12 of whom hold relevant qualifications from level 2 to level 6.
- URN
- EY498094
- Registered person
- Ladybirds Barnstaple Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Requires improvement
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