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Little Chimps Day Nursery in Cannock (WS12 4AE)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.0(4 parent reviews)
·437 Cannock Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4AE · Staffordshire
Number of places
25 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Chimps Day Nursery, established in 2004, is a family-run business with two locations in Wimblebury and Hednesford. They prioritise creating a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment where children can thrive, offering care from birth to school age, including wraparound care and a holiday club.

The nursery embraces the Curiosity Approach, utilising natural resources and open-ended materials to foster a rich learning environment. Their dedicated team, with over 20 years of experience, focuses on developing strong relationships with children and families, providing comprehensive education and high standards of care.

They are committed to inclusivity, addressing the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through individualised support and following a graduated approach. Safeguarding is a top priority, with highly experienced Designated Safeguard Leads at each setting and all staff holding safeguarding qualifications.

They also emphasise healthy eating with balanced meals and cater to various dietary requirements. The nursery encourages natural curiosity, strong language development, early reading, and equips children with essential social, emotional, and physical skills, all within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Our ethos

At Little Chimps Day Nursery, our vision is to create a positive and diverse culture where children are encouraged to be together, hopeful, brave, and to have fun. We strive to foster strong relationships with both children and their families, offering support and guidance, especially for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We are devoted to providing children with the best possible start in life, building a firm foundation for learning, and enabling them to become confident and independent learners. We are committed to inclusive practices, treating all individuals with dignity and fairness, and promoting a culture of respect regardless of background or identity. Safeguarding children is our utmost priority, and we work collaboratively with outside agencies to ensure the best outcomes for families. We value healthy eating habits and aim to develop children's understanding of food and promote independence during mealtimes.

What it's like

Children develop strong attachments with staff and build healthy relationships with each other. They learn about diversity and culture, developing critical thinking skills. Children acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to prepare them for school, demonstrating confidence, expressive language, and excellent mathematical abilities.

Family-run businessCuriosity Approach accreditedInclusive SEND supportStrong safeguarding focusHealthy eating programme

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 18:00 (Wimblebury & Hednesford)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Chimps Day Nursery

Last inspected 31 May 2022 · Mikaela Stallard

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 develop strong attachments with staff and build healthy relationships with each other. They learn about diversity and culture, developing critical thinking skills. Children acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to prepare them for school, demonstrating confidence, expressive language, and excellent mathematical abilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a well-planned learning environment which ignites their curiosity.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive a wealth of support within the curriculum.
  • Children benefit from a wealth of opportunities to practise their communication and language skills.
  • Children of all ages benefit from weekly trips away from the nursery.
  • Continuous professional development is an integral part of the nursery's organisation.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor staff practice to precisely identify how they can further extend their good teaching skills, to maximise the learning opportunities for children
  • 2review planning to make full use of opportunities to support children who learn best outdoors.
Inspection #10236632 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

how effective staff are in identifying key indicators that children need additional support.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive a wealth of support within the curriculum. For example, staff use effective communication tools to ensure children can make choices within their environment and send books home to support parents to practise sign language with children. Parents are extremely happy with the nursery and say how effective staff are in identifying key indicators that children need additional support.

Outdoor space

Children of all ages benefit from weekly trips away from the nursery. Staff take resources to the local fields and forest areas to enhance the outdoor curriculum, identifying the benefits that outdoor learning has on children's understanding of the world. However, there are times when staff do not make full use of opportunities to support children who learn best outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Little Chimps Day Nursery

4.0
(4)
Charley Duncan
6 years ago

Fantastic , friendly and professional nursery. My son has attended for just short of 4 years and he couldn’t be happier at little chimps! All the staff are wonderful and build brilliant relationships with the children! My son has come on leaps and bounds whilst in their care and I can happily say his progress has been fantastic. I cannot recommend this nursery more! Thank you so much for the care you have provided over the years! We will both miss you all!

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Harry Wood
2 years ago

Great nursery and staff, also very flexible with hours, which really helps with my unusual shift pattern. Our son is happy there, and we get updates and a care diary.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2016

  • May 2022Good
  • September 2016Good

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