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Little Dreamers Nursery in Stoke on Trent

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·83-87 Meaford Drive, Blurton, Stoke On Trent, ST3 2BB · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

Little Dreamers Nursery in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, provides a warm and friendly environment for children from six weeks old up to school age, aiming to inspire each child to reach their full potential. The nursery focuses on igniting curiosity and building self-belief through a happy, secure setting that offers stimulating educational experiences.

Children are encouraged to be adventurous, embrace new challenges, and develop new skills while receiving positive feedback from dedicated staff. Learning is made fun through exploration, sensory play, and social interaction.

The nursery values working collaboratively with parents to support each child's care, education, and social well-being. Additionally, Little Dreamers prioritises healthy eating with fresh, locally sourced meals prepared on-site, fostering social skills during mealtimes.

The highly qualified and enthusiastic team is committed to providing outstanding care and education, ensuring every day at the nursery is magical.

Our ethos

Little Dreamers Nursery aims to inspire each child to reach their full potential by igniting curiosity and building self-belief through a happy, secure setting. They encourage children to be adventurous, embrace challenges, and develop skills through exploration, sensory play, and social interaction, valuing collaboration with parents to support children's well-being.

What it's like

Staff create a warm and welcoming environment, where children demonstrate they feel happy, safe and secure. Children eagerly come into the nursery and engage in play with their friends. Children confidently explore the well-organised resources and make choices in their play.

Ages 6 weeks to school ageHealthy meals cooked on-siteFocus on exploration and sensory playCollaborative approach with parents

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers full-day, short-day (six hours), and half-day (five hours) sessions, with discounted rates for full-week bookings. Out-of-school club sessions are also available. Fees are paid monthly in advance, and funded children are charged separate daily food costs.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A deposit equivalent to your booked sessions is required, which is deducted from your first month's fees.
  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • Payment is accepted via standing order, BACS, or Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Funded children are subject to additional daily or session food costs.

Key facts

Food

Meals cooked on-site using fresh, local produce. Food charges apply for funded sessions, but parents can provide their own. Weaning stages are catered for. Children eat together in a family group.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Age range

6 weeks to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Dreamers Nursery

Last inspected 7 November 2024

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 create a warm and welcoming environment, where children demonstrate they feel happy, safe and secure. Children eagerly come into the nursery and engage in play with their friends. Children confidently explore the well-organised resources and make choices in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • The leaders are passionate about providing good-quality care for the children and their families.
  • Staff are helped to understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • Staff regularly observe and track children's progress and plan activities based on children's interests.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and challenging for all children.
  • Staff work hard to promote cultural capital by giving children lots of different enriching experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide time for children to think and respond to questions with their own thoughts and ideas.
Inspection #10357054 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the staff are friendly and caring.

Also, since attending the nursery, they can see their children have developed in their physical, language, and social skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff attend training to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need. Staff identify where there are gaps in children's learning, and work closely with other professionals and families to implement strategies to close these gaps and ensure children make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Little Dreamers Nursery

5.0
(3)
Jessica Cosby
a year ago

I can’t praise this nursery enough! Both of my children attend, and the care, patience, and dedication of the staff are truly outstanding. My eldest is autistic, and the team has been incredibly supportive, not just in their day-to-day care but also in helping us through the process of getting him into a SEN school. They have guided me every step of the way, offering advice, reassurance, and practical support. The staff go above and beyond to meet individual needs, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. I wouldn’t want my children to be anywhere else – highly recommend!

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Hani Al-suradi
a year ago

My daughter's Lily nursery is amazing! The staff are caring, attentive, and truly love what they do. The activities are engaging and educational, and I'm amazed at how much she's learned and grown. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent , the best in town definitely ! Even when we asked for Halal meat , they responded immediately which left in us a huge impression 🌹

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Inspection history

Date: December 2018

  • November 2024Good
  • December 2018Good

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