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Little Dreamers Nursery in Blackpool

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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4.0(4 Google reviews)
·78 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4EL · Blackpool
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Blackpool

About this day nursery

Little Dreamers Nursery is located in Blackpool and provides care for children aged from birth to four years. The day nursery is open all year round, from Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm. At its Ofsted inspection in December 2023, it received an overall rating of Good. The inspector noted that children happily engage in a broad range of activities and that staff and parents work well in partnership to meet children's needs.

Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors, using equipment such as a climbing frame and tricycles, and taking part in team games. A visiting dance teacher also leads activities which help children to develop balance and coordination. The day nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff tracking progress to identify those who may need additional support. The special educational needs coordinator works with parents and other agencies to put specific plans in place to support children's development.

What it's like

Children happily engage in a broad range of activities, developing skills for school and life, including problem-solving and hand-eye coordination. Staff competently challenge them further, ensuring good progress for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Flexible sessionsNutritious mealsStimulating environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for children aged under two and those aged two and over. Parents can choose between full day and half day sessions.

Good to know

  • One week of fees is required in advance to secure a place.

Key facts

Food

Full day care provides drinking water throughout the day, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and tea. Half day care provides drinking water throughout the session, morning or afternoon snack, lunch or tea (depending on which session is attended)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday. 8.00 am - 6.00 pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Half day, Hourly sessions

Registered with Ofsted

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Dreamers Nursery

Last inspected 21 December 2023 · Lynne Naylor

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 happily engage in a broad range of activities, developing skills for school and life, including problem-solving and hand-eye coordination. Staff competently challenge them further, ensuring good progress for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide a broad and interesting range of items and activities, which children explore and investigate with enthusiasm.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.
  • Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and engage in physical activities.
  • Children behave well. Staff help children to work with others and to regulate their emotions and behaviour.
  • Staff and parents work well in partnership. They exchange information in a range of ways, which helps to meet children's care needs and to promote their development.

Areas to develop

  • 1deepen staff's understanding of how to promote equality and diversity and prepare children for life in modern Britain
  • 2strengthen the link between observation of practice and the support, coaching and training provided to improve staff's knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10319742 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Staff track children's progress well and identify children who may require additional support. The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable and works very well with staff, parents and other agencies to put specific plans in place to support children's development.

Outdoor space

Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and engage in physical activities, such as riding tricycles, climbing on the frame and playing team games with the parachute. A visiting dance teacher also leads activities, which help children to balance well and coordinate their movements.

Google Reviews of Little Dreamers Nursery

4.0
(4 Google reviews)
Miriam Barnes
4 years ago

Both of my kids absolutely love it here. My oldest is at school now and she was more than ready for it with everything she learned at nursery. She goes back during half terms and is always so excited that she gets to go back. Literally jumps around the room when I tell her she's going to nursery. My youngest always goes in with a smile and leaves with a smile. The staff are friendly and have great relationships with the kids they look after. Can't really ask for anything more.

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Lynne Gleeson
9 years ago

We looked at a few nurseries around the area but The New Westmere day nursery had all the toppings and has made a difference to my Grandson, 10months old. All the staff are great and friendly and have the best interest of the children at heart. Its really good for them to socialise before they get to school age.

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Deanna Melia
2 years ago

My daughter went here and they're absolutely amazing. She thrived whilst there. Definitely would recommend 🙏🏼

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lisa peet
7 years ago

Avoid at all costs. Used to he absolutely amazing and ran like clockwork. Now it would probably run better if the children were put in charge.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

21 December 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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