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Little Beaver Childcare # Little Beaver Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · St Marys Hall, St. Marys Road, Glossop, SK13 8DN · Derbyshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Derbyshire 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 Beaver Childcare Limited, established in 1989, is a welcoming, all-year nursery in Glossop, rated Good by Ofsted on 23 May 2023. It provides care for children aged 0-11 years. Children settle quickly and happily into activities, developing independence through everyday tasks like setting tables for lunch and practising self-care skills such as handwashing and managing tissues. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, where children engage in activities that develop their physical coordination and confidence, from pushing bubble cars and transporting blocks with wheelbarrows to navigating climbing apparatus and creating balance beams. Staff act as positive role models, promoting sharing, turn-taking, and good manners. The curriculum effectively supports children's development across various areas; staff provide opportunities to develop fine motor skills essential for early writing, encourage creativity through role-play, and embed mathematical terms like colour, shape, position, and number into play. The nursery has proactively implemented improvements following its previous inspection, ensuring robust safeguarding practices are in place and children's safety is prioritised. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery, happily leaving their parents and quickly settling into activities. They are developing independence, for example, by setting up tables for lunch and serving themselves food and drink. Toddlers learn to wash hands and manage their own tissues, fostering self-care skills. Good Ofsted rating Outdoor learning encouraged Focus on independence Strong safeguarding Good role models Early writing skills Creative activities Mathematical embedding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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://tinydays.co.uk/tools/fee-calculator) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Beaver Childcare Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10271483 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221215)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270736) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-beaver-childcare-limited-sk13-8dn-ey270736) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Beaver Childcare Last inspected 23 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery, happily leaving their parents and quickly settling into activities. They are developing independence, for example, by setting up tables for lunch and serving themselves food and drink. Toddlers learn to wash hands and manage their own tissues, fostering self-care skills. Inspector highlights - The provider has taken a proactive approach in response to the last inspection, ensuring appropriate changes were made and staff have a robust understanding of safeguarding. - Staff are good role models, encouraging children to share, take turns, and use manners. - Staff provide opportunities to develop children's small muscles, helping them practice skills for early writing. - Staff provide activities to encourage children's creativity, such as role-play. - Staff ensure that mathematical terms are embedded in children's play, covering colour, shape, position, and number. Areas to develop - 1 deploy staff more effectively at all times throughout the day, in order to provide consistent and purposeful interactions for children that build on their existing skills and knowledge - 2 organise story time with particular reference to the pre-school room to ensure that children are able to fully engage and do not have their learning disrupted. Inspection #10271483 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221215) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children embrace outdoor play, using their muscles as they push bubble cars and transport blocks with wheelbarrows. They develop coordination navigating play equipment with dolls in pushchairs. Staff supervise toddlers on climbing apparatus, helping them build confidence, while pre-school children create balance beams from wooden planks and crates. ## Parent Reviews of Little Beaver Childcare 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLk-_27uYi8sN_e1pdkLkxjKDoqPa8dNjtvFo4o9_TNYYOD0Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mel 3 years ago Little Beavers has been a beloved member of our family since 2019 and will continue to be for some years to come. The care both my boys have received since they were babies has been excellent, such kind and caring staff. My boys are thriving there. The peace of mind they give me going to work is priceless. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNob0p5aHd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bcbf399d79647:0x25dea2efc2b52885) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGi56u8eizCc9EduVdQ2LLYmVpD23gPt0bd6LlCMmaFCHAdXD7zg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) tammy latham 8 years ago Excellent nursery, the children are really well cared for and staff are so nice and friendly Brilliant [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnNHZTeXRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bcbf399d79647:0x25dea2efc2b52885) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX9TbWbi0uWJLtTudT4bKX2cyHNHE6-7cJmlTU2bZTjMN4PrvQf=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Carl Raven 2 weeks ago Super friendly childcare. Fun and crafty! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaVGNpMVJNbkYwV0V4MlJtZEpVbWhWZG5SSlRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bcbf399d79647:0x25dea2efc2b52885) Reviews from Google for Little Beaver Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2728797574880635013&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: January 2009 - May 2023 Good - December 2022 Inadequate - December 2016 Good - September 2013 Good - January 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Beaver Childcare ### What is Little Beaver Childcare Limited's Ofsted rating? ### Does Little Beaver Childcare Limited accept funded hours? ### What age range does Little Beaver Childcare Limited cater for? ### Does Little Beaver Childcare Limited offer plenty of outdoor play? ### How long has Little Beaver Childcare Limited been established? ### How does Little Beaver Childcare Limited encourage independence in children? ### How can I contact Little Beaver Childcare Limited? ## About the setting Little Beaver Childcare Limited was registered in 1989. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications. The setting opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays, from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and also provides before- and after-school care for children from local schools. URN EY270736 Registered person Little Beaver Childcare Limited 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 Inadequate ## Nearby day nurseries in Glossop Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Beaver Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### North View Day Nursery Glossop · SK13 7AS ](/nursery/north-view-day-nursery-sk13-7as-206285) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### South View Day Nursery Glossop · SK13 8LP ](/nursery/south-view-day-nursery-sk13-8lp-2856179) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Wind In The Willows Glossop · SK13 6JH ](/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-sk13-6jh-ey548669) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.3 mi ### Kinderview Children's Day Nursery Glossop Glossop · SK13 6JH ](/nursery/kinderview-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-sk13-6jh-ey499219) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Partou Little Stars Day Nursery & Pre-School Glossop · SK13 2DR 4.6(14 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-little-stars-day-nursery-pre-school-sk13-2dr-ey483697) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Merseybank Nursery Glossop · SK13 1PG ](/nursery/merseybank-nursery-sk13-1pg-ey498534) [See all nurseries in Glossop →](/search?q=Glossop) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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