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Little Explorers Day Nursery # Little Explorers Day Nursery in Huddersfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 398 Scar Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4AR · Kirklees Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Kirklees 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 Explorers Day Nursery, established in 2015 in Golcar, Huddersfield, is an outstanding childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas, it provides a very calm, homely, nurturing, and fully inclusive environment where children are cherished. The nursery prides itself on its exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with various professionals, including teachers for children who are blind or partially sighted and the local authority inclusion team. Staff meticulously craft support plans to ensure every child succeeds. The curriculum focuses on developing highly independent and motivated learners, with a strong emphasis on language, literacy, and problem-solving skills. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves physically, exploring the garden by running up steps to develop strength and coordination. The emotional well-being of each child is incredibly well-supported, fostering strong attachments with consistent key persons and a deep sense of belonging. Parents consistently praise the staff's genuine affection and patience, highlighting how the nursery positively impacts their children's learning and development. What it's like The leader and staff provide a very special nursery where children and families are at its heart. Children are cherished by staff and thrive in this very calm, homely, nurturing and fully inclusive nursery. Children feel safe, secure and happy, developing empathy, respect, and highly independent, motivated learning skills. Inspirational Staff Highly Independent Children Strong Language Focus Emotional Well-being Exceptional SEND Support Physical Development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Day Nursery Last inspected 4 May 2023 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 The leader and staff provide a very special nursery where children and families are at its heart. Children are cherished by staff and thrive in this very calm, homely, nurturing and fully inclusive nursery. Children feel safe, secure and happy, developing empathy, respect, and highly independent, motivated learning skills. Inspector highlights - Staff are inspirational and passionate professionals, who are strong advocates for all children. - Children are highly independent and motivated. They show sustained levels of concentration. - Staff focus strongly on developing children's language and literacy skills. - Children's emotional well-being is supported incredibly well. - Staff promote children's physical skills exceedingly well. Inspection #10279985 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219598) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Day Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10279985 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219598)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490558) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-explorers-day-nursery-hd7-4ar-ey490558) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Some state that they do not know what they would do without the nursery. > Parents and carers describe how staff 'treat children equally' and 'show genuine affection and patience'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work very closely with a wide range of professionals, including teachers for children who are blind or partially sighted and the local authority inclusion team. Staff use carefully constructed support plans to help children to succeed. Outdoor space Children challenge themselves as they run energetically up the steps to the highest level in the garden. They develop strength, coordination and control of their bodies. ## Parent Reviews of Little Explorers Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUoN1HMarec9iSKazjFuCZBpp34AT6em6uEsqXY8StxFtoS80E=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle Whisker a year ago My little one is so loved and so well cared for at Little Explorers. They really foster each child's interests and encourage them to develop as individuals. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3ZzVxaDhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bdca858f8a98b:0xae5979a4ac5f188e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU33Ojmf0F5ZRhmbprf7pymq2IgKs9OEitJlTPgvM281ttc2Q5s=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Alison B 3 years ago Fantastic staff, my smalls have thouraly enjoyed their time with little explorers [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtLUoybk93EAE!2m1!1s0x487bdca858f8a98b:0xae5979a4ac5f188e) Reviews from Google for Little Explorers Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12563206383700220046&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: August 2017 - May 2023 Outstanding - August 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Explorers Day Nursery ### How is Little Explorers Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the age range at Little Explorers Day Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Little Explorers Day Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Huddersfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Explorers Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Storth House Huddersfield · HD4 5UX ](/nursery/storth-house-hd4-5ux-2568277) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Jitterbugs Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD3 4QY 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/jitterbugs-day-nursery-hd3-4qy-ey256796) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Longwood Daycare Huddersfield · HD3 4UL ](/nursery/longwood-daycare-hd3-4ul-ey559308) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Charley's Angels Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD3 4LT 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/charley-s-angels-day-nursery-hd3-4lt-2716124) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Jack & Jill's Private Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD3 4FF 4.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/jack-jill-s-private-day-nursery-hd3-4ff-311268) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Hoppers Childcare Bolster Moor Road, Golcar · HD7 4JU ](/nursery/hoppers-childcare-hd7-4ju-2753439) [See all nurseries in Huddersfield →](/search?q=Huddersfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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