Term time / All Year
All Year
Little Cherubs in Swadlincote
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Derbyshire
About this day nursery
Little Cherubs, established in 2017 in Swadlincote, DE11 7JE, offers childcare throughout the year, closing only for two weeks over Christmas, catering to children aged 0–10 years. The nursery focuses on supporting children to be independent from the moment they arrive, helping them to confidently leave their parents and manage their belongings.
The curriculum is meticulously planned around core skills and knowledge, ensuring that learning is tailored to individual next steps and children's interests, which helps them retain knowledge and smoothly transition to school. Staff build strong bonds with the children in a cosy, homely environment, allowing babies to settle quickly and older children to enjoy social interaction and play.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive very good support; the owner, manager, and staff are proactive in identifying needs, engaging with outside agencies, and ensuring support is implemented. Daily outdoor opportunities are provided, where children can run, climb, and older children learn to care for the nursery rabbits, understanding their needs for food and clean bedding.
Parents consistently praise the nursery, valuing the information shared about their children's learning and the support offered to continue this at home. They appreciate the friendly and professional staff and see their children making good progress.
What it's like
Staff encourage children to be independent from the moment they arrive, supporting them to confidently leave their parents and manage their belongings. The curriculum is planned around core skills and knowledge, focusing on individual next steps and children's interests, ensuring children learn and retain knowledge for a smooth transition to school. Staff form strong bonds with children, meeting their emotional needs in a cosy and homely environment, where babies settle quickly and older children enjoy social interaction and play.
Well-organised curriculumStrong parent partnershipExcellent SEND supportFocus on independenceDaily outdoor playGood-quality teaching
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Cherubs
Last inspected 10 July 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff encourage children to be independent from the moment they arrive, supporting them to confidently leave their parents and manage their belongings. The curriculum is planned around core skills and knowledge, focusing on individual next steps and children's interests, ensuring children learn and retain knowledge for a smooth transition to school. Staff form strong bonds with children, meeting their emotional needs in a cosy and homely environment, where babies settle quickly and older children enjoy social interaction and play.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide a well-organised curriculum and good-quality teaching, using children's interests to plan next steps and modelling language effectively.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported, with proactive identification of needs, engagement with outside agencies, and persistent efforts to secure support.
- Children develop physical skills through activities like using tweezers and have daily opportunities for outdoor play, including running and climbing.
- Mark making and storytelling are incorporated into daily routines, with children making lists, talking about emotions, and discussing food ingredients, supported by staff who encourage vocabulary development.
- Staff promote children's good health through nutritious food, hygiene procedures, and encouraging independence in clearing away after meals.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff interactions to support the most able children to be challenged more
- 2review daily routines to ensure children stay involved in their learning, to support their overall development.
Inspection #10324248 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very highly of the nursery and value the information they receive about what their children are learning.
They say they receive a lot of support from staff to continue their child's learning at home.
Parents feel that their children are making good progress, and they value the friendly and professional staff.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The owner, manager, and staff are proactive in identifying additional needs and putting plans in place to meet them. They engage with outside agencies, help parents apply for support, and are persistent in ensuring support is implemented.
Outdoor space
Children have daily opportunities to go outside, where they enjoy running and climbing. Young children are supported to stand and start walking. Older children learn to take care of the rabbits and talk about their needs, such as suitable food and clean straw.
Parent Reviews of Little Cherubs
5.0
(2)
Emma Manton
2 years ago
Amazing nursery, built a relationship with my son really quickly after a not so positive start with his previous nursery. My daughter then also came to this nursery as I had 100% trust that my child was getting the best care. Staff are approachable and friendly and I was always kept informed on my child's day, progres sand any concerns. It helped massively with the mum guilt knowing my children were so happy to be there. Thanks for the last 3 years little cherubs!
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Kelly Black
2 years ago
Staff are very pleasant made my son very comfortable and myself always listen and let you know how the day has been etc. My son loves it
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: November 2023
- July 2024Good
- November 2023Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Little Cherubs
About the setting
Little Cherubs registered in 2017 and is located in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round apart from two weeks at Christmas. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It supports children who speak English as an additional language and children with SEND. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff, with two holding level 5 and six holding level 3 qualifications.
- URN
- EY548399
- Registered person
- Little Cherubs Children's Nursery And Preschool Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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