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Little Angels Day Nursery in Stonehouse

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Hollybrooke House, Newtown, Stonehouse, GL10 3RW · Gloucestershire
Number of places
97 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Little Angels Day Nursery, located in Stonehouse, GL10 3RW, prides itself on offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The nursery is managed by Stacey Walker, who brings extensive experience in nursery management, while owner Fran Carabin has 22 years of experience in the sector.

Emphasising the importance of outdoor exploration, Little Angels benefits from a large outdoor space designed for children to explore and develop. The nursery prioritises continuous staff development, with all team members undergoing regular vetting through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and receiving training in paediatric first aid, safeguarding, and COSHH.

The team comprises experienced and dedicated professionals, with 95% qualified to at least a Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education, and the nursery manager holding a Level 6 qualification. Each unit, from babies to pre-school, is led by a senior early years practitioner, ensuring tailored support and development for each age group.

The nursery also provides healthy, homemade meals and snacks, prepared daily on-site using fresh ingredients, meeting all nutritional requirements for children.

Our ethos

At Little Angels, we strongly believe that each child is unique and therefore we look at each child and their individual needs. We believe planning should be based around each individual child and their next steps. We believe in a strong partnership with parents and carers, working alongside parents to ensure their child has a positive experience with us at Little Angels. We enjoy the fresh air and exploring the outdoor environment and believe that we can take our indoor learning environment outside.

What it's like

Children are safe and secure in this nursery and are eager and excited to engage in play and learning. Staff skilfully support children and give them opportunities to recall what they already know. The manager and staff are enthusiastic about creating and providing an ambitious curriculum, putting children at the centre.

Large outdoor spaceExperienced and qualified staffHomemade mealsEYFS curriculumStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

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

8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays

Food

Healthy homemade meals and snacks prepared daily on site.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Angels Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 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 are safe and secure in this nursery and are eager and excited to engage in play and learning. Staff skilfully support children and give them opportunities to recall what they already know. The manager and staff are enthusiastic about creating and providing an ambitious curriculum, putting children at the centre.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager and excited to engage in play and learning.
  • The manager and her team have worked hard to improve since the last inspection.
  • Children build meaningful relationships with staff and peers.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • All children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1give young children more time to think, answer and respond, to further develop their language and conversation skills
  • 2continue to develop staff knowledge and understanding of how to extend and challenge the youngest children's learning further, to optimise their progress.
Inspection #10271711 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they are well informed about what their children are learning at nursery.

They report that there has been a positive improvement in communication and speak highly of the changes.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The manager and staff work closely with outside agencies to ensure that these children receive individualised care. Staff receive training and guidance on strategies to best support children and implement these effectively and consistently.

Outdoor space

All children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They run, jump and climb with confidence in the garden. Young children explore various-size balls and post them into tubes.

Parent Reviews of Little Angels Day Nursery

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: January 2016

  • May 2023Good
  • December 2022Inadequate
  • January 2016Good

Frequently asked about Little Angels Day Nursery

About the setting

Little Angels Day Nursery registered in 2014. It is located in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The nursery opens each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. There are 19 staff working with the children. One member of staff holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6, one holds a level 5, nine members of staff hold a level 3 and two hold a level 2. The rest are unqualified. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged three and four years.

URN
EY476294
Registered person
Golden Mountains Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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