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Little Berries # Little Berries Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Kentisbury Primary School, Kentisbury, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4NG · Devon Number of places 20 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Berries is a pre-school located at Kentisbury Primary School, serving children aged 0-4. Situated in a picturesque location just 15 minutes from Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, and Combe Martin, the pre-school offers a rich learning environment where children can explore and develop. The curriculum emphasises learning through play, utilising extensive outdoor grounds, including a vegetable garden, a wildlife area, a large wooden climbing frame, and a tricycle track. Children also benefit from access to age-appropriate resources within the main school. This integrated approach aims to create a happy and secure learning environment that provides a smooth transition into school life, ensuring a strong foundation for future academic success. The pre-school is governed by the West Exmoor Federation and boasts a team of fully qualified and experienced Early Years educators. Parents have the flexibility to choose sessions that suit their needs, including full-day attendance or morning and afternoon sessions, with or without a lunch option. Healthy snacks, milk, and water are provided throughout the day. Our ethos Little Berries provides a happy and secure learning environment which extends into the Foundation Stage. This makes the transition into school life as smooth as possible for your child, giving them the very best possible start to their school career. What it's like The manager and staff provide interesting and engaging experiences for children, helping them to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge. Older children enthusiastically learn to count and recognise numbers, engage in activities that support dexterity and coordination, and develop a love of books. All children make good progress in their learning and feel safe and comfortable with the friendly staff team. Learning through play Extensive outdoor grounds Integrated school resources Experienced Early Years team ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around hourly rates that vary according to three specific age groups: children under two, two-year-olds, and three to four-year-olds. A registration fee is also required upon booking. Good to know - A £25 registration fee is charged, which is fully refundable on your first invoice. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: Breakfast Session - 8:00am - 8:45am, Morning Session - 8:45am - 11:45am, Lunch Session - 11:45am - 12:45pm, Afternoon Session - 12:45pm - 3:15pm, After School Session - 3:15pm - 4:30pm, Tea Time Session - 4:30pm - 5:00pm (No Tea time session on Fridays) Age range 0-4 years of age Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Berries Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10225719 Lead inspector Sarah Madge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216083)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431145) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.westexmoorfederation.org.uk/little-berries) Kentisbury Primary School, Kentisbury, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4NG Opening hours Monday - Friday: Breakfast Session - 8:00am - 8:45am, Morning Session - 8:45am - 11:45am, Lunch Session - 11:45am - 12:45pm, Afternoon Session - 12:45pm - 3:15pm, After School Session - 3:15pm - 4:30pm, Tea Time Session - 4:30pm - 5:00pm (No Tea time session on Fridays) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.97634/51.17089/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BARNSTAPLE - [Day nurseries in BARNSTAPLE](/search?q=BARNSTAPLE) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-berries-ex31-4ng-ey431145) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Berries Last inspected 28 March 2023 · Sarah Madge 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 The manager and staff provide interesting and engaging experiences for children, helping them to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge. Older children enthusiastically learn to count and recognise numbers, engage in activities that support dexterity and coordination, and develop a love of books. All children make good progress in their learning and feel safe and comfortable with the friendly staff team. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have a very good knowledge and understanding of what they want children to learn and achieve. - The manager and staff are playful and join in with children's games enthusiastically. - Most children express their thoughts, ideas and likes clearly and confidently. - Children develop very good social skills. - The manager and staff support children's personal development well. - Partnerships with parents are effective. - The manager and staff identify promptly when children may benefit from additional support in their learning. - The manager supports staff well. Areas to develop - 1 review planning to target the babies' and younger children's next steps in learning more precisely and engage them more fully in activities - 2 strengthen the support that staff provide to younger and quieter children to develop their speech and language further as they play Inspection #10225719 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216083) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment that their children are happy and often enter the setting without saying goodbye in their haste to greet their friends and staff Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff identify promptly when children may benefit from additional support in their learning. The special educational needs coordinator works well in partnership with parents, the school, other agencies and staff to reduce any gaps in children's development. Inspection history Date: January 2012 - March 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - January 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Berries ### What is Little Berries' Ofsted rating? ### How much does Little Berries cost? ### What are the typical opening hours at Little Berries? ### What age range does Little Berries cater for? ### Does Little Berries provide support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### What kind of outdoor learning opportunities does Little Berries offer? ### Who operates Little Berries? ### What is the approach to mealtimes and snacks at Little Berries? ### How can I contact Little Berries? ## About the setting Little Berries registered in 2011. It is run by West Exmoor Federation and operates from within the village school in Kentisbury, near Barnstaple, Devon. The setting is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4.30pm on Friday, all year round. There are eight members of staff working with the children, all of whom hold qualifications to at least level 2. The setting is in receipt of funding for children aged two, three and four years. URN EY431145 Registered person West Exmoor Federation Governing Body Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in BARNSTAPLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Berries. - [ Ofsted: Good 6.5 mi ### Springfield Nursery Barnstaple · EX31 4DU ](/nursery/springfield-nursery-ltd-ex31-4du-ey444473) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.8 mi ### Orchard Vale Nursery School Barnstaple · EX32 8QY ](/nursery/orchard-vale-nursery-school-ex32-8qy-ey399043) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 6.8 mi ### The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery Ilfracombe · EX34 8JL ](/nursery/the-oak-tree-neighbourhood-nursery-ex34-8jl-ey279877) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Montessori Kindergarten Ilfracombe Ilfracombe · EX34 8EE ](/nursery/montessori-kindergarten-ilfracombe-ex34-8ee-2663616) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Ladybirds Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX32 7AA ](/nursery/ladybirds-day-nursery-ex32-7aa-ey498094) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.1 mi ### Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool Barnstaple · EX32 8NT ](/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ex32-8nt-ey462582) [See all nurseries in BARNSTAPLE →](/search?q=BARNSTAPLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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