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Little Blossoms Nursery in Worcester

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Clives Fruit Farm, Upper Hook Road, Worcester, WR8 0SA · Worcestershire
Number of places
104 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Little Blossoms Nursery, located in Worcester, WR8 0SA, provides high-quality early years education for children from 9 months to 5 years old. The nursery offers a flexible approach to childcare, with options for full days and half days across different age groups, including Seedlings and Upper Seedlings (under 2s), Saplings (2-3 years), and Pippins, Apples, and Pears (3-5 years).

Recognising the need for extended care, Little Blossoms also operates an After-school and Holiday Club for older children. The nursery embraces government funding schemes, accepting various early years entitlements from 9 months upwards, and offers these on a stretched basis over 51 weeks of the year to provide consistent support for families.

Beyond standard educational provisions, the nursery provides an enriched experience with additional services such as farm visits, forest school, and music sessions, all designed to foster a comprehensive and engaging learning environment. Little Blossoms prioritises a continuity of care and a supportive setting for children as they grow.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nurturing and stimulating nursery, forming secure attachments with kind and caring staff who get to know their unique characters and needs. They are confident, enthusiastic, and respond positively to staff's encouragement, displaying determination and perseverance in activities like climbing a steep hill. Children are caring, imaginative, and respond exceptionally well to embedded routines like tidy-up time.

Accepts early years funding from 9 months oldStretched funding over 51 weeksAfter-school and Holiday ClubInclusive additional servicesFocus on outdoor learning and creative activities

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for under twos, two to three-year-olds, and three to five-year-olds, with options for full or half-day sessions. Additional charges apply for emergency hours, holiday clubs, and after-school clubs. Funded sessions are subject to a daily additional services charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fees are required for nursery and after-school club children.
  • An additional services charge applies to funded hours to cover meals, consumables, and extra services.
  • Late collection fees are charged in five-minute increments.
  • Late payment of fees incurs a monthly percentage-based surcharge.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Blossoms Nursery

Last inspected 14 September 2022 · Holly Smith

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

Children thrive in this nurturing and stimulating nursery, forming secure attachments with kind and caring staff who get to know their unique characters and needs. They are confident, enthusiastic, and respond positively to staff's encouragement, displaying determination and perseverance in activities like climbing a steep hill. Children are caring, imaginative, and respond exceptionally well to embedded routines like tidy-up time.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff provide an inspiring curriculum, carefully designed to support children's progress across all areas of learning.
  • Babies are inquisitive and use their senses to explore their surroundings, developing excellent physical skills.
  • Staff skilfully support children's literacy skills, with older children learning to use information books to find out about insects.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are learning to be confident communicators.
  • Leaders and managers strive for excellence and continuously evaluate their practice, putting in place focused improvement plans.
Inspection #10116419 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the supportive managers and staff team.

They comment on the unwavering support they provide for children's care and education, and the outstanding levels of progress children have made since starting at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are learning to be confident communicators. Staff skilfully engage in conversations with children, asking questions which allow children time to think and respond.

Outdoor space

Children have daily access to several outdoor learning environments, including an on-site forest school area. They use their imagination as they pretend to cook a meal in the outdoor kitchen.

Parent Reviews of Little Blossoms Nursery

5.0
(3)
Catherine Lyon
3 months ago

We provide software for early years providers who are genuinely committed to children's well-being and safety, and working with settings that take this responsibility seriously is always a privilege. Little Blossoms Nursery is a shining example. Their dedication to creating a secure, nurturing environment for children is evident. Last week, Little Blossoms Nursery received accreditation from On the Button. This shows they have embedded the strategies and systems On the Button supports them with into their practice to keep children safe. Families should feel confident that their little ones are in a place where safety and care go hand in hand.

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Pippa Mullan
8 years ago

We love little blossoms! Thank you to all the staff for being so kind and wonderful. My mind is always at ease knowing my son Austin enjoys his time with you and it's so lovely to see how much you all adore him. I couldn't speak more highly of you guys.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2009

  • September 2022Outstanding
  • June 2016Outstanding
  • December 2009Good

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