Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.15am until 6pm
Little Explorers Day Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2021)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
About this day nursery
Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool, part of the Family First Nursery Group, is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery prioritises the safety and well-being of its children, staff, and parents, ensuring a supportive environment where all families feel valued.
They are committed to positively impacting as many families as possible through their comprehensive curriculum and "family first" ethos. The nursery offers a range of resources and information for parents, including details on food and nutrition, preparation for reception, and their early years curriculum.
They also provide extensive guidance on various childcare funding options to help families manage costs.
What it's like
Children are exceptionally welcomed by staff who provide high levels of care, forming close bonds and making children feel safe and secure. A wide range of activities encourages exploration and imagination, with staff meticulously meeting individual needs, including providing edible sand for young children to explore. Children engage with staff in action songs, demonstrating secure relationships, and older children thrive in the outdoor area with diverse activities that ignite a thirst for learning.
High-quality childcareFamily-first approachComprehensive early years curriculumStrong focus on safety and well-beingExtensive childcare funding guidance
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Day Nursery
Last inspected 20 September 2021
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are exceptionally welcomed by staff who provide high levels of care, forming close bonds and making children feel safe and secure. A wide range of activities encourages exploration and imagination, with staff meticulously meeting individual needs, including providing edible sand for young children to explore. Children engage with staff in action songs, demonstrating secure relationships, and older children thrive in the outdoor area with diverse activities that ignite a thirst for learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children are made to feel exceptionally welcome by staff who provide high levels of exceptional care, meeting all children's individual needs.
- The provider and her staff team devise and implement an exceptionally well thought-out curriculum, enabling all children to make excellent progress.
- The curriculum places particular importance on developing children's social and emotional development, as well as early communication skills.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well catered for, with staff liaising with outside agencies to provide the best support.
- Partnerships with parents are outstanding, with excellent communication and flexible working to ensure full funding entitlement for every child.
Inspection #10206184 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well catered for. Staff liaise with outside agencies and go above and beyond to provide reports on children with SEND and the progress they make. This ensures they receive the very best support and any gaps in learning are swiftly identified and appropriate support is given.
Outdoor space
Children have access to a fully secure outdoor area. Older children thrive outdoors with a large variety of activities, which ignites their thirst for learning. They investigate sponges in soapy water, use paintbrushes in foam looking for hidden animals, and gain first-time experiences such as feeling sand between their toes.
Parent Reviews of Little Explorers Day Nursery
5.0
(1)
Stacey Gildun
2 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: September 2021
- October 2021Outstanding
- September 2021Outstanding
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