Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round.
Little Explorers in Thornton Cleveleys
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2024)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Little Explorers Nursery provides a nurturing environment for children aged from birth to five years within converted home-like settings across multiple locations: Thornton, Cleveleys, and Carleton. The nursery offers a comprehensive Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on holistic development.
A key feature is their Forest School programme, which provides frequent and regular outdoor learning experiences in natural woodland environments. The experienced and well-qualified staff, including owners with extensive backgrounds as Early Years teachers, ensures a caring and stimulating atmosphere.
Little Explorers is committed to inclusion and offers a variety of session types to accommodate different family needs. They encourage prospective parents to explore their facilities and learn more about their unique approach to early childhood education, which has earned their Thornton, Carleton, and Cleveleys branches "Outstanding" Ofsted reports.
Our ethos
Little Explorers Nursery is committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with a strong emphasis on holistic child development. Their unique approach is highlighted by a Forest School programme, offering regular outdoor learning experiences in natural woodland settings. They aim to provide a caring and stimulating atmosphere, fostering inclusion and catering to diverse family needs.
What it's like
Children thrive at the superb nursery, where skilled staff allow them the time and space to become engrossed in different environments. They are inspired with awe at the world around them, learning in a holistic manner and connecting information from various experiences. High expectations are embedded and understood by all, fostering a respectful atmosphere reflected in children's exemplary behaviour.
Forest School programmeEYFS curriculumMultiple locationsOfsted Outstanding
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (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
Session types
Full day (8am-6pm), Morning session (8am-1pm), Afternoon session (1pm-6pm)
Age range
Birth to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Explorers
Last inspected 6 March 2024 · Amy Johnson
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 thrive at the superb nursery, where skilled staff allow them the time and space to become engrossed in different environments. They are inspired with awe at the world around them, learning in a holistic manner and connecting information from various experiences. High expectations are embedded and understood by all, fostering a respectful atmosphere reflected in children's exemplary behaviour.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders' passion for education is evident and they value staff's learning and career progression.
- Leaders work with a wide range of outside agencies and collaborate with local schools to support all children's learning.
- Staff are adept at creating opportunities to help children solve problems and encourage their thinking skills.
- Leaders and staff purposefully create a language-rich environment, extending children's vocabulary with specific key words.
- Leaders are committed to extending staff's breadth of experience and promoting children's learning in innovative ways, including international connections.
Inspection #10317123 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders work with a wide range of outside agencies and collaborate with local schools to support the learning of all children. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, demonstrate high self-esteem and make exceptional progress in their learning.
Outdoor space
Staff understand the positive impact of outdoor learning. Children attend regular forest school sessions and take part in beach activities where staff skilfully adapt planning to reflect children's inspirations each day.
Inspection history
Date: May 2018
- March 2024Outstanding
- May 2018Outstanding
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