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Little Cherubs Day Nursery (Birkenhead)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(22 parent reviews) ·533 Old Chester Road, BIRKENHEAD, CH42 4NQ · Wirral
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Wirral

About this day nursery

Little Cherubs Day Nursery (Birkenhead) Ltd, established in 2009, operates year-round from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, catering to children aged 0 to 5 years. Located in Birkenhead, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15 March 2023.

Children are greeted warmly and confidently engage in a wide range of activities that spark their curiosity and learning. For instance, babies develop fine motor skills, toddlers explore nature, and older children lead their own imaginative play.

The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, ensuring children make good progress. The nursery prioritises healthy lifestyles, teaching children about nutritious food and hygiene, and provides regular outdoor access for physical development.

Staff effectively use signs and visual prompts, benefiting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those for whom English is an additional language. The dedicated SEND coordinator works closely with parents and external professionals to provide tailored support.

Parents consistently commend staff accessibility and openness, feeling well-informed about their child's development and progress.

What it's like

Staff eagerly wait at the door for children to arrive, who run into their arms demonstrating eagerness to start their day in a safe, homely environment. Staff consistently reinforce appropriate boundaries and rules, promoting teamwork among younger children and fostering friendships and support among older children. The nursery provides exciting opportunities for exploration, sparking curiosity and learning, with children making good progress.

Good Ofsted ratingAmbitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipPromotes healthy lifestylesEffective SEND supportWarm and nurturing environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Cherubs Day Nursery (Birkenhead)

Last inspected 15 March 2023 · Kellie Lever

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

Staff eagerly wait at the door for children to arrive, who run into their arms demonstrating eagerness to start their day in a safe, homely environment. Staff consistently reinforce appropriate boundaries and rules, promoting teamwork among younger children and fostering friendships and support among older children. The nursery provides exciting opportunities for exploration, sparking curiosity and learning, with children making good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team works well together and has a clear vision, with children being the centre of everything.
  • The curriculum is well sequenced and ambitious, and children are making good progress.
  • Staff communicate well with children, making good use of signs and visual prompts.
  • Children learn the importance of leading healthy lifestyles and regularly access the outdoors.
  • The special educational needs coordinator carries out her additional role well, communicating regularly with parents and external professionals.
  • Parent partnership is effective, and parents feel well informed about their children's achievements and progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance supervision sessions for staff to ensure clear targets are set and feedback is sharply focused, to help improve staff practice even further
  • 2support staff in their understanding of how to extend children's communication, speech and language further, focusing particularly on the overuse of dummies and use of closed questions.
Inspection #10280602 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say staff are approachable and that they feel able to talk to them about any support their children need and how they can further support their children at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff make good use of signs and visual prompts which is particularly useful for children with special educational needs/or disabilities, allowing them to communicate their needs. The special educational needs coordinator communicates regularly with parents, works closely with external professionals and shares specific strategies and targets with staff. This good communication and shared approach helps support children's care and learning effectively.

Outdoor space

Children regularly access the outdoors and benefit from fresh air and space to move around. This helps support children's physical development and provides opportunities for them to be active.

Parent Reviews of Little Cherubs Day Nursery (Birkenhead)

5.0
(22)
Jessica Flynn
10 months ago

My little girl loves going to the nursery , she is always looking forward to go and play with her friends. The carers are all very lovely and I am grateful we found this place to grow in her early years. Her big brother also went to little Cherubs and he loved it as much that he wanted to come and pick her sister up after school every day so he could see his favourite key worker again.

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sarah Williams
a year ago

My daughter has been going, part time, to little cherubs since she was 11 months old. She's a sensitive little soul but also fierce and strong willed! The staff have all been amazing with her and her confidence has come on so much. She now looks forward to nursery and tells us all about the fun she has with the staff and her friends. Always been responsive and approachable if I've needed to discuss anything further with them. Thanks so much for all of your care and support for Amber

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Saskia Louise Allinson
a year ago

My daughter has been attending little cherubs part time since January, I couldn’t fault them at all. The first time we walked in there it was such a lovely welcoming environment. My daughter has come on so much since being there. I looked at a few different nursery’s and this was the one that caught my eye straight away! The staff there are so lovely and always very helpful. My LO loves going to nursery. Thank you to all team at Little Cherubs.

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Emma James
4 years ago

My daughter attended Little Cherubs from 9 months up until she was four and enjoyed every minute. The girls are really friendly and you immediately feel comfortable there. I looked around a few nurseries prior to choosing Little Cherubs and I just knew it was right for us as the team were so welcoming. The staff really get to know the children and have strong bonds, my daughter still talks about her teachers there.  I found them really flexible when wanting to swop days or add additional, even at short notice.  The activities they put on for the children are always well thought out and my daughter loved them. We were both really sad when she left but her time at Little Cherubs has prepared her perfectly for school and  I would recommend it to anyone.

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Stacie Hughes
a year ago

I couldn't recommend this nursery enough!! When my little boy started he had really bad melt downs as he was not used to going to a nursery setting. He quickly become better at going in thanks to the staff who were brilliant with him. He now goes in with no issues and absolutely loves his time there. They have helped him come on so much and it has been amazing watching his confidence grow and him learning more and more. The staff are brilliant and so caring towards the children and make them feel welcome. I would 100% recommend for anyone looking for a caring and interactive environment for their little ones!!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2009

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • September 2013Good
  • October 2009Good

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