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Little Cherubs Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
·St. Stephens Methodist Church, Ruskin Road, Crewe, CW2 7JX · Cheshire East
Number of places
46 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Little Cherubs Day Nursery and Preschool provides a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children aged from birth to five years. The nursery is registered and regulated by Ofsted and boasts excellent facilities, with distinct, appropriately equipped rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, designed to support their learning and development.

The nursery offers diverse and engaging "curious and creative spaces" that adapt to children's interests, fostering a homely atmosphere where children are valued and encouraged to become independent, confident learners. Their aim is to deliver high-quality early education, ensuring children are well-prepared for school by developing key skills such as numeracy, literacy, and fine motor skills.

The curriculum adheres to the EYFS framework, with qualified early years staff employing creative approaches both indoors and outdoors. They regularly assess each child's individual progress and tailor activities to support their full potential, while also upholding government safeguarding guidelines.

The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, offering a variety of session times to accommodate diverse family needs.

Our ethos

Little Cherubs Day Nursery and Preschool aims to provide high-quality early education, preparing children for school by developing key skills and fostering independence and confidence. They utilise a curriculum that adheres to the EYFS framework, with qualified staff employing creative, tailored activities within stimulating, adaptable "curious and creative spaces" to support each child's full potential.

What it's like

Children are settled in this setting. Staff are kind and nurturing and offer reassurance to support children's emotional well-being. Children develop confidence and independence, exploring well-thought-out resources with staff support who model new words and sentences to boost communication and language.

Ofsted registeredChild-led active learningEYFS frameworkOpen 51 weeks a yearSeparate rooms for age groups

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Session types

All Day Sessions (10-11 hours), Morning Sessions (3-5 hours), Afternoon Sessions (3-5 hours)

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Cherubs Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 14 August 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 are settled in this setting. Staff are kind and nurturing and offer reassurance to support children's emotional well-being. Children develop confidence and independence, exploring well-thought-out resources with staff support who model new words and sentences to boost communication and language.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has worked hard since the last inspection to bring about positive change and improve outcomes for children.
  • The manager has a very good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and uses this to support staff.
  • The manager puts children's communication and language at the centre of the curriculum.
  • Staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and plan learning experiences that support children to build on what they already know and can do.
  • The manager accurately evaluates the provision and staff practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to support staff to develop children's concentration and high levels of self-control in situations
  • 2support staff to help children at times of transitions and how to adapt routines to meet children's needs.
Inspection #10287337 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the support that the nursery provides to them as a family.

They feel that their children are making good progress in their development because of attending this nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager is the special educational needs coordinator, is trained and experienced, and trains staff on how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff have tailored plans in place to ensure that children's individual needs are met. The manager has good links with other professionals and accesses early help for children.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunity to play in the outdoor area, where they can get regular exercise and fresh air.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: March 2023

  • August 2023Good
  • March 2023Inadequate

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