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Little Acres Childcare Centre

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
·Nine Acres, South View, Newport, PO30 1QP · Isle of Wight
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Isle of Wight

About this day nursery

Little Acres Childcare Centre Limited, located in Newport, PO30 1QP, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Emphasising a strong partnership with parents, the day nursery offers a comprehensive six to eight-week settling-in process to ensure a smooth transition for both children and families.

This approach allows for a deep understanding of each child's individual needs and preferences. The centre encourages open communication through termly parent evenings, weekly progress updates, and an "open-door" policy, inviting parents to engage with staff at any time.

This collaborative effort aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2021) principles, promoting continuous learning and development both at the day nursery and at home. Little Acres aims to create a supportive community where families feel relaxed, reassured, and actively involved in their child's early learning journey.

Our ethos

Little Acres Childcare Centre Limited aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2021) principles, promoting continuous learning and development. They aim to create a supportive community through strong partnerships with parents, encouraging open communication and involving families in their child's early learning journey.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are welcomed by the caring and friendly staff. They confidently move around the environment and enjoy cuddles with staff when needed. Children thrive with the care they receive from the professional, kind and dedicated staff.

Strong parent partnershipComprehensive settling-in processFocus on individual needs

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

Opening hours

7.45am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Acres Childcare Centre

Last inspected 14 May 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and are welcomed by the caring and friendly staff. They confidently move around the environment and enjoy cuddles with staff when needed. Children thrive with the care they receive from the professional, kind and dedicated staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and are welcomed by caring and friendly staff.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language remarkably well using singing, action rhymes and stories.
  • Staff are excellent role models, and support children's positive behaviour exceptionally well.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with staff, parents and outside professionals, ensuring early intervention for children with developmental gaps.
  • Leaders and staff take children on visits focused on their interests, enhancing their learning about insects, healthy eating, and the local community.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen teaching further to ensure that all staff understand the curriculum intent.
Inspection #10335623 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents state the quality of care staff provide, contributes towards the good progress their children make.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with staff, parents and outside professionals. The SENCo has good oversight of all children that have gaps in their development. She ensures referrals and targeted plans are implemented, so children receive early intervention. This has a positive impact on helping children reach their potential.

Outdoor space

Children excitedly retell the story 'The Hungry Caterpillar' when finding insects in the garden. They use magnifying glasses to look at the detail of the insect and use factual books to learn more about what they have found. Children decide how they will use an area outside, considering how they can all play together and achieve what they want.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 June 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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