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Ladybirds Nursery and Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.2(5 Google reviews) ·Ticehurst and Flimwell Primary School, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, TN5 7DH · East Sussex
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
East Sussex

About this early years setting

Ladybirds Nursery and Pre-School, located in Wadhurst, focuses on igniting children's curiosity and building their self-assurance. They provide care for children from birth up to 12 years old, offering a flexible approach with both all-year and term-time contracts, aligning with East Sussex term dates.

The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing early bird and regular breakfast clubs, alongside standard chargeable hours. They emphasise a personalised learning experience, collaborating with parents to create plans that incorporate children’s interests and family values.

The nursery prides itself on a stimulating and vibrant learning environment, featuring large outdoor areas for sand and sensory play, a dedicated garden and nature area for exploration, a sensory room, and integrated technology. They also offer quiet areas for relaxation and reading, and a creative area.

Ladybirds aims to make childcare accessible by striving to keep fees affordable and assisting families with various funding options. Their team is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience in a safe and stimulating setting.

Our ethos

We aim to ‘Inspire inquisitive minds and the confidence to learn’. We work in partnership with you in order to ensure your child’s time at Ladybirds is enriched and fun-filled. We will introduce them to novel experiences which build on their natural inquisitiveness and thirst for knowledge. Together with you we will develop a personalised plan for your child which incorporates their interests and shared family values and experiences.

What it's like

Children make very good progress in this caring, nurturing setting. Particularly good provision is in place for children who need extra help with their learning. Staff work closely with parents to identify children's unique qualities and learning preferences swiftly, and every child and family are welcomed.

Ages 0-12Flexible contractsInquisitive learningOutdoor play & nature areaSensory room

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)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

Food

Optional freshly prepared & cooked lunch available for an extra charge for all ages; tea included from 16:30-18:00 for standard chargeable hours.

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

0-12 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybirds Nursery and Pre-School

Last inspected 30 January 2024 · Jo Caswell

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 make very good progress in this caring, nurturing setting. Particularly good provision is in place for children who need extra help with their learning. Staff work closely with parents to identify children's unique qualities and learning preferences swiftly, and every child and family are welcomed.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a play-based curriculum, which is fully embedded across the setting.
  • Teaching is good, and staff are particularly well qualified with access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Children make good progress through the age groups and build on what they have already learned.
  • Children's safety is given high priority, with vigilant staff and a positive safeguarding culture.
  • There is a strong focus on building children's language skills, using creative strategies to improve communication.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the routine for children aged two and three years to ensure they are always given opportunities to practise becoming independent and managing tasks themselves.
Inspection #10312247 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say staff go 'above and beyond' to accommodate their needs.

My child was given the very best start he could have been given from Ladybirds, and we are forever grateful.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Particularly good provision is in place for children who need extra help with their learning. Staff work closely with parents to identify children's unique qualities and learning preferences swiftly. Leaders have high expectations of all children and work tirelessly to provide high-quality play experiences that support children's development, ensuring any gaps in children's learning close quickly. Specialist teachers work alongside staff to support individual children, and parents praise the level of support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive.

Google Reviews of Ladybirds Nursery and Pre-School

4.2
(5 Google reviews)
Alison Horsepower Motor Centre
4 years ago

Wonderful nursery who go above and beyond to cater for all different hours and requirements. It looks a little dated from the outside but don’t let that put you off, they are kind and caring and take such good care of the kids. It is so so reasonably priced compared to competitors too! They’re always helpful and ready to change your hours, add days or extra sessions if they can. The activities the kids do are engaging and fun and have led to quite a few obsessions in my twins, showing how much they get the kids inspired. Our key worker Selina is fantastic and always bubbly and happy when she greats the kids. Can’t fault it 😊

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Inspection history

Date: July 2010

  • January 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • July 2010Outstanding

Frequently asked about Ladybirds Nursery and Pre-School

About the setting

Ladybirds Preschool Playgroup registered in 2004. It operates from self-contained premises within the grounds of Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School, in Ticehurst, East Sussex. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year, with sessions from 7.30am until 6pm. Funding is accepted for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. A team of 15 staff work with the children, with 13 holding relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above. Four staff are qualified to degree level, including the manager who holds early years professional status and two staff who hold qualified teacher status.

URN
EY293520
Registered person
Ladybirds Playgroup (Ticehurst) Committee
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
Good

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