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Leaping Lizards Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·
5.0(3 parent reviews)
·Whittington Park Community Centre, 86 Yerbury Road, London, N19 4RS · Islington
Number of places
34 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Islington

About this day nursery

Leaping Lizards Day Nursery, located in Tufnell Park, London (N19 4RS), offers full and part-time care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on providing a happy, secure, and stimulating environment, and has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

Their curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, where qualified and experienced staff facilitate children's development at their own pace. They believe children learn best through play, and therefore plan engaging activities aligned with National Curriculum goals.

The nursery emphasizes a personalised approach, working closely with parents to create individual developmental plans tailored to each child’s unique needs and interests. Parents can read Ofsted reports and reviews from other parents to gain further insight into the nursery's provision.

They encourage prospective parents to arrange a visit to experience their philosophy firsthand.

Our ethos

Using the Early Years Foundation Stage as a framework to our curriculum, qualified and experienced staff help children to develop to their full potential and at a pace that suits them. Research shows that children learn best through play and so we plan fun and engaging activities designed to help children reach set goals and outcomes in the National Curriculum. We recognise that each child is unique and, working in close partnership with parents, set individual developmental plans specific to the needs and interests of each child.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly in this friendly environment. Skilled staff provide a broad range of activities tailored to children's interests, from exploring vegetables to practicing scissor skills, ensuring all children make good progress. Children behave well, knowing routines, sharing, and demonstrating a growing understanding of safety.

Ofsted rated GoodPlay-based learningEYFS frameworkIndividualised developmental plans

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Leaping Lizards Day Nursery

Last inspected 11 May 2023 · Agnes Wink

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 arrive happy and settle quickly in this friendly environment. Skilled staff provide a broad range of activities tailored to children's interests, from exploring vegetables to practicing scissor skills, ensuring all children make good progress. Children behave well, knowing routines, sharing, and demonstrating a growing understanding of safety.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff are a diligent team and provide high-quality care and education.
  • Staff foster children's interest in books and stories, reading frequently and using various techniques to bring stories to life.
  • Children's physical health and well-being are a high priority for staff, ensuring nutritious meals and daily outdoor play.
  • Staff promote children's independence well and provide clear messages about boundaries and expected behaviour.
  • Staff embed teaching about diversity and how to value and appreciate others throughout the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1use consistent strategies to support less-confident children to fully participate in activities and further enhance their communication skills and learning.
Inspection #10276202 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that the setting is an 'extension of the family'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Overall, all children make good progress from their starting points in development. This includes those who speak English as an additional language.

Outdoor space

Children play outdoors each day and enjoy vigorous exercise. This helps to ensure that children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Parent Reviews of Leaping Lizards Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Rupesh Patel
2 years ago

A wonderful nursery that looks after our kids with such care and joy. They love coming here. Emma, Hayley and all the team are superstars who work so hard. Highly recommend to all parents

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Inspection history

Date: June 2012

  • May 2023Good
  • July 2017Outstanding
  • March 2015Good
  • June 2012Good

Frequently asked about Leaping Lizards Day Nursery

About the setting

Leaping Lizards Day Nursery Ltd registered in 2007 and is located in the London Borough of Islington. The setting is open for 50 weeks of the year, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. It receives funding to provide early education for children aged three and four years. The setting employs 14 members of staff. Of these, seven hold recognised early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds level 2. The manager has a qualification at level 5.

URN
EY365093
Registered person
Leaping Lizards Day Nursery 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
Outstanding

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