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[West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Little Cedars # Little Cedars Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · Heathfield Knoll School, Wolverley Road, Kidderminster, DY10 3QE · Worcestershire Number of places 23 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Worcestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Cedars Nursery, situated in Kidderminster, offers a vibrant and enriching environment for young children. Emphasising high-quality early education, the nursery aims to support each child's development through a blend of structured sessions and engaging outdoor learning experiences within its expansive 30-acre green and wooded site. The curriculum focuses on fostering curiosity and developing essential life skills, ensuring that even the youngest learners benefit from exploring nature. Little Cedars also provides comprehensive information on its fee structure and government funding options, including tax-free childcare and free childcare hours, to assist families with the cost of nursery care. The facility operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering full-day and extended sessions. The nursery is part of a larger school community, visible through its social media updates and news articles that highlight various school activities and achievements. Our ethos Little Cedars Nursery believes in fostering curiosity and developing essential life skills. They offer a blend of structured sessions and engaging outdoor learning experiences on their 30-acre site, emphasising nature exploration for all learners. What it's like Leaders and staff make full use of the onsite school's grounds and resources to provide children with a wide range of learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. Staff provide children with nurturing interactions that help them to form close bonds with them. Staff are positive role models and children learn social cues from them which supports their behaviour management. Outdoor learning Government funding accepted Extended hours available ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by sessions, offering full day options alongside preschool terms for three or five days a week. Full day rates include lunch and tea, with options to extend hours. Funded terms are available for preschool sessions. Fees are reviewed annually and exclude VAT. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are reviewed and updated annually and exclude VAT. - A non-refundable registration admin fee is required. - A refundable deposit is required (terms and conditions apply). - Late collection charges apply after scheduled session times. - Government funding can be applied to reduce pre-school term fees. ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30-18:00 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Cedars Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10353535 Lead inspector Anne Dyoss Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268256)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2689790) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-cedars-dy10-3qe-2689790) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Cedars Last inspected 13 January 2025 · Anne Dyoss 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 Leaders and staff make full use of the onsite school's grounds and resources to provide children with a wide range of learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. Staff provide children with nurturing interactions that help them to form close bonds with them. Staff are positive role models and children learn social cues from them which supports their behaviour management. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff make full use of the onsite school's grounds and resources to provide children with a wide range of learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. - Leaders ensure that children benefit from a wealth of enrichment opportunities. - Leaders monitor staff practice routinely and provide regular appraisals and frequent, supportive training. - An effective key person system is in place. - Parents and staff have a current, shared understanding of the child's needs. Areas to develop - 1 monitor the quality of the staffs' practice with greater precision to identify and address all areas for development - 2 support staff to use information gathered from observation and assessment to precisely plan for each child's individual learning needs. Inspection #10353535 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268256) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders prioritise children's communication and language. Staff provide intervention programmes when children need additional support with their language skills, including liaison with outside agencies such as speech and language therapists and other health professionals. Staff also send language boxes home for children to use with their parents. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Leaders and staff make full use of the onsite school's grounds and resources to provide children with a wide range of learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. Pre-school children develop their understanding of the world and their physical development in the 'earth centre' and woodland areas. Babies are confident to explore the indoor and outdoor areas. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 January 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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