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Lilliput Lodge Children's Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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3.7(9 parent reviews) ·Lilliput Nursery, Thimblemill Road, SMETHWICK, B67 6NR · Sandwell
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Sandwell

About this day nursery

Lilliput Lodge Children's Day Nursery, located in Smethwick, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years. Registered as a 50-place day nursery with Ofsted, it is the first in Sandwell to achieve Quality Assurance for its high standards of care and education.

The nursery is committed to a child-centred approach, allowing children the freedom to express themselves and develop at their own pace. Set within expansive recreational grounds bordering an unspoilt woodland, Lilliput Lodge provides ample opportunities for outdoor adventures and forest school activities.

The curriculum is structured around four key areas: Imagination, Exploration, Experimentation, and Investigation, all integrated with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Inside, the nursery boasts extensive facilities designed to foster imagination and development through various activities like art, science, drama, music, and role-play.

The dedicated team of Early Years Educators focuses on supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth, promoting positive attitudes towards learning and relationship building. The nursery also prioritises inclusivity, guided by its Equal Opportunity Policy.

Our ethos

Lilliput Lodge is committed to a child-centred approach, integrating the EYFS framework with a curriculum focused on Imagination, Exploration, Experimentation, and Investigation. They emphasise outdoor adventures and forest school activities, fostering children's holistic development in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Children arrive full of enthusiasm, keen to spend time with their friends. They feel safe in the care of the gentle, nurturing staff and form strong bonds with them. Children, including babies, are confident to explore and choose their own play. Children develop high levels of self-esteem and learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Child-centred approachForest SchoolOutdoor adventuresEYFS curriculumQuality Assured

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lilliput Lodge Children's Day Nursery

Last inspected 25 May 2023

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 full of enthusiasm, keen to spend time with their friends. They feel safe in the care of the gentle, nurturing staff and form strong bonds with them. Children, including babies, are confident to explore and choose their own play. Children develop high levels of self-esteem and learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated manager has devised a broad, ambitious curriculum that covers all areas of learning, and which is based on the learning needs and current interests of the children who attend.
  • The manager monitors children's progress closely to help to identify any gaps in children's learning. She provides swift intervention when children need additional help.
  • All staff, including apprentices, receive regular supervision and training to build on their knowledge and continually improve their quality of interactions and teaching.
  • Children with SEND are well supported. The SENDCo has developed excellent partnerships with staff, parents and outside agencies to help to ensure that these children receive the support they need.
  • Staff plan a broad range of activities and experiences to extend children's understanding of the world. For example, children learn about the life cycle of different creatures, including chickens that hatched from eggs in the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1enable children to listen and concentrate without distraction during adult-led activities, for example by reviewing the organisation of other activities and routines that take place simultaneously
  • 2review the organisation of lunchtime routines, so that children do not have to wait unnecessarily.
Inspection #10291907 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

excellent progress' their children make during their time at the nursery

go above and beyond' to meet their children's needs

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to make the progress they are capable of, because staff have a detailed knowledge of the specific needs of each child. The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) has developed excellent partnerships with staff, parents and outside agencies to help to ensure that these children receive the support they need.

Outdoor space

Babies concentrate as they pick and investigate flowers in the garden. Older children select their sun hats as they prepare to go outdoors. Outdoors children run, climb and balance on logs. Children enjoy long periods of time outdoors where they benefit from fresh air and exercise.

Parent Reviews of Lilliput Lodge Children's Day Nursery

3.7
(9)
Hayley Whitehouse
a year ago

We are so happy with the care Lilliput has given our son and feel he has thrived. The nursery is a lovely environment, the staff have built strong bonds with him and give thorough hangovers; we feel we work together to help our son reach his goals. He looks forward to going and is happy when we collect him. Highly recommend.

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Madeline Arnold
a year ago

Could not rate this nursery highly enough. The staff are wonderful and take a genuine interest in all the children and tailor care where appropriate. Thoughtful activities for children and thorough updates when you pick kids up. My child loves going to lilliputs. Thanks to all the staff. You do an amazing job!

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TM H
a year ago

Would give 0 stars if possible. Incredibly rude staff that don’t get back to you. Management needs to do better

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Muna Muudey
3 years ago

My kids love lilliput. It's such a great nursery

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jaden santos
a year ago

Horrible staff and horrible treatment. I do not recommend this place.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2010

  • May 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • September 2017Inadequate
  • November 2014Outstanding
  • January 2010Good

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