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[North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Little Cygnets Childcare # Little Cygnets Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · North Tyneside Council, White Swan Centre, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 6SS · North Tyneside Number of places 37 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority North Tyneside About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd, registered in 2015, provides outstanding care and education for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm all year round, this welcoming and inclusive setting ensures children feel happy, settled, and secure. The Ofsted report, dated 27 April 2022, highlights the superb relationships between children and staff and the outstanding support for children's personal, social, and emotional development. Staff are calm, respectful, and kind, and where possible, children retain the same key person throughout their time at the setting, fostering strong bonds. Little Cygnets Childcare Ltd places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with all staff trained in techniques including sign language and the use of visual prompts for daily activities and timetables. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive outstanding support. The curriculum offers a wide range of challenging and exciting activities that deeply engage children. They benefit from daily fresh air and exercise, with superb opportunities for outdoor learning and exploring the wider world through trips to the park and beach, feeding ducks at a local lake, and storytelling sessions at the library. The nursery also focuses on promoting independence, with children using 'self-help stations' to get their own tissues and clean their hands. Parents consistently praise how quickly their children settle, their happiness, and the significant progress they make, alongside the robust communication systems in place. What it's like Relationships between children and staff are superb at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. Staff provide outstanding support for children's personal, social and emotional development. Children are extremely enthusiastic and motivated to learn as they engage fully in the wide range of challenging and exciting activities and experiences. Outstanding support Personalised learning Strong relationships Outdoor exploration SEND expertise ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Cygnets Childcare Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10213166 Lead inspector Julie Foers Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186093)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492757) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-cygnets-childcare-ltd-ne12-6ss-ey492757) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Cygnets Childcare Last inspected 27 April 2022 · Julie Foers Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Relationships between children and staff are superb at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. Staff provide outstanding support for children's personal, social and emotional development. Children are extremely enthusiastic and motivated to learn as they engage fully in the wide range of challenging and exciting activities and experiences. Inspector highlights - Staff are very calm, respectful and kind, and children often retain the same key person. - Staff have an excellent understanding of individual children's knowledge, interests and experiences to plan engaging activities. - There is outstanding support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff trained in techniques including sign language and the use of visual prompts. - Staff plan outstanding support for children's physical development through various activities and tools. - Leadership and management is outstanding, with managers providing excellent support for staff well-being and professional development. Inspection #10213166 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186093) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say their children settle very quickly when starting at the setting. > Parents say how happy their children are and praise the high rates of progress they make. > Many praise the highly robust systems in place for communication. > They say that they feel very well informed about their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is outstanding support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All staff are trained in using techniques, including sign language, to help support children's flourishing communication and language skills. Staff also use visual prompts for daily activities and timetables to further support children's understanding. Outdoor space All children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. Children have superb opportunities to learn about the wider world around them, going on trips to the park and beach, feeding ducks at a local lake, and enjoying storytelling sessions at the library. ## Parent Reviews of Little Cygnets Childcare 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV17ObR62MbZPSUd5R6eeG5veqc2ZPB83ajD8VnR3JgW4RVrlaU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Felicity Burton 8 months ago Little Cygnets has been such a blessing for our family. Since Jess and Scott took over, my children have absolutely thrived – their confidence, happiness, and development have grown so much, and it’s all thanks to the incredible team. Jess and Scott have created such a warm, nurturing environment, and you can see how much care and love goes into everything they do. A special mention to Karen, Meg, and Sasha, who have been amazing with my little ones – so kind, supportive, and always going the extra mile. It feels like a real family at Little Cygnets, and I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done for my children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OQ1JEZExZelU1VGxRMGFFbE9VREpyZDFKS1IxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e71810919940f:0x570a20f8bf754f05) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGzBKKufy0nDLqb-rRJ_SwDlhYhIWSECOLRG_D7JHMnyQR7Wuv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Cliff Ferdin 4 years ago My little one started going here since 13 months. She settled in faster than we imagined. Very good staffs and very comfortable to have my little one sent here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2Nm9IOXl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e71810919940f:0x570a20f8bf754f05) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL6L9B7bT5wkWbqied_ThxJSXIrCVoI3i8AAPa1gcHWFoWYxA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Büşra ÖZMERAL ONAT 2 years ago My son went to this nursery for 2 years. The team is very nice and helpful… [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKaXF5VkNnEAE!2m1!1s0x487e71810919940f:0x570a20f8bf754f05) Reviews from Google for Little Cygnets Childcare. 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