Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7am until 5pm
Little Explorers in Cleator Moor
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Cumberland
About this day nursery
Little Explorers is a forthcoming day nursery located in Cleator Moor, set to open its doors in 2026. The nursery is currently under development, with its website indicating a focus on providing childcare services in the Cumbria region.
While details regarding specific offerings, age ranges, and facilities are yet to be revealed, the establishment aims to cater to local families seeking nurturing and stimulating environments for their children. Further information is anticipated closer to its opening date as the development progresses.
What it's like
Staff warmly greet children and parents, helping children to settle quickly and develop strong bonds with staff, which provides a sense of security. Leaders have designed a curriculum that offers children a broad range of enriching experiences, including trips and learning about different cultures, promoting their understanding of the world and their community.
Coming Soon2026 Opening
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.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2017
Waitlist
Coming Soon - 2026 Opening
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Explorers
Last inspected 31 March 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff warmly greet children and parents, helping children to settle quickly and develop strong bonds with staff, which provides a sense of security. Leaders have designed a curriculum that offers children a broad range of enriching experiences, including trips and learning about different cultures, promoting their understanding of the world and their community.
Inspector highlights
- The curriculum for communication and language is a strength, with staff actively modelling and extending language for children.
- Staff effectively incorporate mathematics into children's play, using songs for babies and introducing geometric terms to older children during snack time.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, with daily feedback and updates provided through conversations and an online app.
- Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, listen attentively, and show high levels of engagement from a young age.
- Physical development is well supported, with activities for both small and large muscle development, preparing children for school readiness.
Areas to develop
- 1Strengthen monitoring of staff practice to ensure greater consistency in the quality of education and improve their practice even further.
- 2Ensure that staff consistently act as good role models and help children to learn about the importance of good hygiene practices.
Inspection #10389755 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment on the lending library, where children enjoy choosing books to read at home, and advice on specific topics, such as weaning and potty training.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported. Staff work in partnership with parents and external professionals to implement children's individual learning plans, including one-to-one support where needed, to ensure all children benefit from learning opportunities and make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children learn to manage risks outdoors with a checklist to ensure it is safe for play. Older children master putting on clothes and develop their large muscles as they navigate the balance bikes in the outdoor area.
Parent Reviews of Little Explorers
5.0
(2)
Anthony Kirkbride
8 years ago
The facilities are excellent. William happily leaves us and sometimes doesn't want to come home! I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Denis Brown
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: June 2019
- March 2025Good
- June 2019Good
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