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Ladybirds Playschool

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.0(2 parent reviews) ·Community Centre, Poole Road, Upton, BH16 5JA · Dorset
Number of places
38 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Ladybirds Playschool, founded in September 2011 by primary school teacher Mrs. Kathryn McMullan, offers a vibrant and nurturing environment designed to introduce young children to a world of learning, fun, and social development. Starting as a morning playgroup, it rapidly expanded to include full-time day care, pre-school, and after-school facilities, becoming a comprehensive childcare provider.

The setting prioritises a bright, spacious, and stimulating atmosphere where children are encouraged to learn and grow. Ladybirds focuses on providing a safe, homely, and engaging experience, ensuring that each child participates in a broad and balanced day filled with diverse activities.

This approach aims to foster confidence and prepare them for future educational stages. Following adjustments due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the playschool currently offers distinct playgroup and pre-school sessions, alongside an after-school club at the Seven Towers Leisure Centre.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and engage in activities that spark their interest and curiosity. Staff provide a good balance of adult-led activities and support children's emotional well-being, helping them to become independent, confident and to regulate their emotions.

Established in 2011Teacher-ledFull-time care availableAfter-school club

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Playgroup AM: 9.15am – 11.45am; Pre-School Morning: 9.00am – 11.30am; Pre-School Afternoon: 12.45pm – 3.15pm

Age range

2 years 10 months and older

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Playgroup, Pre-School, After School Club

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybirds Playschool

Last inspected 26 April 2022 · Janet Armstrong

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 settle quickly and engage in activities that spark their interest and curiosity. Staff provide a good balance of adult-led activities and support children's emotional well-being, helping them to become independent, confident and to regulate their emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and engage in activities that spark their interest and curiosity.
  • Staff provide a good balance of adult-led activities that encourage language and social interaction.
  • Targeted curriculum focuses on children's personal, social and emotional development and emotional well-being.
  • Opportunities for creativity and small-group activities effectively target children's learning needs.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective and staff follow procedures to keep children safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1allow more opportunities for children to be more physically active
  • 2provide more targeted support for the quieter children, to help them learn and engage more in their learning.
Inspection #10237933 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children move confidently around the outdoor play areas and take safe risks, for example when jumping off wooden structures, with staff nearby to supervise. They have good opportunities to explore and experiment outdoors, particularly with water, but there are fewer opportunities for children to be more physically active in their play and learning.

Parent Reviews of Ladybirds Playschool

4.0
(2)
Dylan Brown
7 years ago

Fantastic pre-school with free-flow for children to access indoors and outdoors when they choose. Fantastic staff. Would definitely recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2014

  • April 2022Good
  • March 2019Good
  • March 2018Good
  • November 2017Inadequate
  • January 2017Good
  • March 2014Good

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