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Little Ducklings Preschool in Heanor

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Park Lodge, Vibrok shanakiel Ilkeston Road, Heanor, DE75 7DR · Derbyshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Little Ducklings Preschool in Heanor offers a nurturing and attentive early years learning environment for children aged two to five. This small-scale preschool distinguishes itself through its homely atmosphere and strong community feel, fostering independence and curiosity through structured and free play.

The curriculum aligns with the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on communication, creativity, and teamwork through activities like music, art, and group games. The preschool values outdoor learning, providing spacious play areas and safe outdoor spaces for physical and sensory activities, including nature-based learning and gardening.

Staff are praised for their dedication, professionalism, and warmth, maintaining close supervision due to small class sizes and ensuring individual needs are met. The preschool emphasises parent engagement through regular communication, seasonal celebrations, and parent meetings, creating a supportive network for families.

While its premises may feel compact compared to larger institutions and online presence could improve, Little Ducklings Preschool is a reputable option for families seeking a secure and educational setting that prioritises a child-centred approach and emotional development.

Our ethos

Little Ducklings Preschool follows the EYFS framework, focusing on communication, creativity, and teamwork. They emphasise independence and curiosity through play, valuing outdoor and nature-based learning. The preschool is committed to a child-centred approach and emotional development, integrated with a homely atmosphere and strong community feel.

What it's like

Children show a sense of belonging in the pre-school and use objects in their play that reflects and celebrates their culture. Staff encourage children to help each other and are very sociable with their peers. They praise children for their positive attitude to learning and use opportunities to encourage language and understanding of mathematics.

Homely and community-focused environmentChild-centred EYFS curriculumStrong parent engagementDedicated and warm staffEmphasis on outdoor play

Pricing & funding

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 08:30–15:45

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2015

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Ducklings Preschool

Last inspected 19 June 2023

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 show a sense of belonging in the pre-school and use objects in their play that reflects and celebrates their culture. Staff encourage children to help each other and are very sociable with their peers. They praise children for their positive attitude to learning and use opportunities to encourage language and understanding of mathematics.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff effectively support children's language development.
  • Staff encourage children to develop a love of books.
  • Staff provide children with opportunities to learn what makes them unique and the similarities and differences in people around them.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the managers and staff.
  • Additional funding is spent effectively to support the individual needs of children.

Areas to develop

  • 1explore how to allocate staff more effectively during planned large-group activities to help children get the most from the learning offered
  • 2help staff to be more aware of children who need support to develop their confidence to play games with their peers.
Inspection #10286096 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the managers and staff. Parents comment positively about the support their children receive and appreciate how the managers work tirelessly to involve other professionals to support their children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Outdoors, children show good balance and coordination when they use tricycles to negotiate space and when they climb on stepping stones. They receive praise from staff when they say 'I'm doing it'. When they initiate a ball game of catching and throwing, they laugh when it lands on top of a parachute. Staff use this opportunity to encourage children to use language to describe position.

Parent Reviews of Little Ducklings Preschool

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Inspection history

Date: March 2017

  • June 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • March 2017Good

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