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Little Blossoms Day Nursery in Plymouth

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·Scout Association, 45th Plymouth Scout Group, PLYMOUTH, PL6 6JW · Plymouth
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Little Blossoms Day Nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 7 March 2024, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. 45pm during term time, with some flexible hours offered during school holidays.

The social and emotional well-being of all children is a high priority in this warm and welcoming setting, with staff offering plenty of cuddles and reassurance to support children's confidence and emotional security. The curriculum is broad and balanced, with managers and staff planning activities that cater to individual needs, such as encouraging younger children to explore musical instruments and supporting older children in developing early literacy skills through singing and rhyming.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing good speaking and listening skills, with staff bringing stories to life and encouraging discussion. Children are supported to develop healthy lifestyles and good hygiene routines, and are physically active both indoors and outside, growing in independence as they undertake tasks like dressing themselves for outdoor play.

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with managers effectively utilising funding to ensure all children can access the curriculum. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) collaborates effectively with other professionals and provides valuable guidance to staff.

Parents speak highly of the nursery, appreciating the advice provided for settling children and feeling involved in their children's learning.

What it's like

The social and emotional well-being of all children is a high priority at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff are attentive and affectionate towards children, offering plenty of cuddles and reassurance. The strong bonds staff have with children support children's confidence and emotional security.

Warm and welcomingStrong emotional supportGood speaking and listening skillsPromotes healthy lifestylesStrong SEND supportEffective leadership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during term time and some flexible hours during school holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 3.45pm.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Blossoms Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 March 2024

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 social and emotional well-being of all children is a high priority at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff are attentive and affectionate towards children, offering plenty of cuddles and reassurance. The strong bonds staff have with children support children's confidence and emotional security.

Inspector highlights

  • The social and emotional well-being of all children is a high priority.
  • Staff skilfully support children to develop good speaking and listening skills.
  • Staff help children to develop healthy lifestyles and follow good hygiene routines.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong.
  • Managers have a strong vision for the nursery and are committed to providing a home-from-home environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus more precisely on what they want children to achieve during adult-led activities, to challenge children and extend their learning
  • 2enhance professional development opportunities to help all staff to continue to build on their knowledge and skills to improve the quality of teaching further
Inspection #10312277 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery. They say they appreciate the invaluable advice staff provide to help with settling children when they first start attending.

Parents are impressed by the good progress children make and feel fully involved in children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Managers spend funding effectively to ensure that all children have access to the curriculum. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works well with other professionals and provides valuable guidance and support for all staff.

Outdoor space

Children are physically active indoors and outside. They grow in independence as they have a go at tasks such as dressing for going outside.

Parent Reviews of Little Blossoms Day Nursery

3.7
(3)
Cody Mcguire
10 months ago

Amazing nursery my daughter bonnie just finished here the staff have been great with her we are very sad to see her leave little blossoms wishing you all the best and thank you for taking such good care of our daughter

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Inspection history

Date: October 2010

  • March 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • April 2015Good
  • October 2010Good

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