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Little Explorers Day Nursery # Little Explorers Day Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 382-384 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9AB · Stoke-on-Trent Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent 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 & 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 childcare Family-first approach Comprehensive early years curriculum Strong focus on safety and well-being Extensive childcare funding guidance ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.15am until 6pm 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 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 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170910) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10206184 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170910)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654974) 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-st2-9ab-2654974) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKPYJMKt3reO_2FuLF886WuduL24QPhmlOtYUUA9kC9k5T4wA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stacey Gildun 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUNk5Yb1F3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a69fda5ba0361:0xbfcc5c26fd6941c4) Reviews from Google for Little Explorers Day Nursery. 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