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Little Bears Day Care # Little Bears Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2023) · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · Brownlow Community Centre, Claypit Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1LF · Shropshire Number of places 51 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Bears Day Care, established in 2011, is a non-profit nursery located in Whitchurch, dedicated to offering exceptional care and education for children from birth to 13 years old. The nursery provides a stimulating and supportive setting where each child can flourish, focusing on their growth and development. They have distinct rooms tailored for different age groups: 'Bear Cubs' for ages 0-2, 'Koala Bears' for 2-3 years, and 'Panda Bears' for 3-4 years. In addition to standard day care, Little Bears operates after-school and holiday clubs, with convenient school pick-up and drop-off services. Their operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, accommodating the needs of busy families. The nursery emphasises the importance of play in a child's development, with thoughtfully designed play areas that foster imagination, creativity, and the acquisition of critical thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. They prioritise creating an environment where children feel safe, cared for, and happy, as attested by positive parent testimonials. Our ethos Little Bears Day Care focuses on fostering imagination, creativity, and the acquisition of critical thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills through play. They aim to provide a stimulating and supportive setting where each child can flourish and grow, ensuring children feel safe, cared for, and happy. What it's like Staff provide children with a wealth of quality interactions and care at this inviting and fun-filled setting. Children develop strong trusting attachments with staff and their key person. Staff know the children exceptionally well and are attentive and nurturing to their individual needs, with high expectations for children's behaviour. Charity-run After-school club Holiday club School pick-up/drop-off ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.littlebears-daycare.co.uk/fundingb4e21a3a) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Age range 0-13 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types after-school club, holiday club Established 2011 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Bears Day Care Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10302824 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226633)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426728) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-bears-day-care-sy13-1lf-ey426728) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Bears Day Care Last inspected 19 July 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff provide children with a wealth of quality interactions and care at this inviting and fun-filled setting. Children develop strong trusting attachments with staff and their key person. Staff know the children exceptionally well and are attentive and nurturing to their individual needs, with high expectations for children's behaviour. Inspector highlights - The managers have successfully addressed the action from the previous inspection and have made significant improvement. - Children's emerging needs are quickly identified, and those with SEND receive targeted support. - Managers and staff make excellent use of their very strong links with the local community, taking children on outings and visits. - Staff provide significant amounts of reassurance and support for children to try new experiences, helping them gain a sense of belonging to the community. - Parent partnerships are excellent, with staff keeping parents well informed and receiving highly complimentary feedback. Inspection #10302824 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226633) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make rapid progress in their learning and development. The special educational needs coordinator is devoted to ensuring that children with SEND receive targeted support, working closely with other professionals, parents, and staff to ensure swift referrals and early interventions are implemented. Additional funding is spent effectively to meet children's needs. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily opportunities to play and exercise in the fresh air. They use their core strength and coordination as they confidently navigate challenging obstacle courses, indoors and outdoors. Babies and younger children show excellent control as they climb steps and ramps and become increasingly confident as they develop their physical skills. ## Parent Reviews of Little Bears Day Care 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKWHHwT3qO32AW4Bhh-30jKvo0QGdwWnaXGtCq1Z_pXJ8PPtA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Phillip Merrill a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURubHAtSUVBEAE!2m1!1s0x487a9256119d320d:0x71c19f613f9918b8) Reviews from Google for Little Bears Day Care. 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