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Little Explorers # Little Explorers in Grantham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 3.0 (4 parent reviews) · Belton Lane School, Green Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PP · Lincolnshire Number of places 62 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Lincolnshire 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, located in Grantham, NG31 9PP, is a childcare setting registered in 2014 and situated independently within the grounds of Belton Lane School. The nursery welcomes children from 0 to 10 years old, with a total capacity of 62 places, which are currently all filled. It operates year-round, from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 6 pm. The dedicated team of nine childcare staff includes three holding Level 3 qualifications, one with a Level 4 qualification, one with qualified teacher status, and the manager holds a Level 6 qualification. The nursery provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children. Little Explorers focuses on developing children's physical skills, communication, and independence, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment from the moment children arrive. The manager actively seeks feedback from parents to continuously enhance the setting and improve outcomes for the children. What it's like Children settle quickly and show positive relationships with staff. They are supported to develop their physical skills and independence. Staff encourage children to learn new skills and praise them for their efforts and perseverance. Strong physical development Effective curriculum Positive relationships Good communication skills Focus on independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Last inspected 26 September 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children settle quickly and show positive relationships with staff. They are supported to develop their physical skills and independence. Staff encourage children to learn new skills and praise them for their efforts and perseverance. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly and show positive relationships with staff. - Children are supported to develop their physical skills, including strength to stand and fine motor skills. - The manager and staff implement a curriculum that helps children to progress in their development and supports communication skills. - The manager reflects on staff practice and gathers feedback from parents to help identify ongoing improvements. - Staff weave mathematics into children's play and help extend their knowledge of sizes and shapes. - Staff help children to develop skills for the future, such as being independent, including safe use of kitchen tools. - Parents comment positively about the staff, describing them as kind, caring, nurturing, friendly, and helpful. - The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen the information gathered from parents when children first start, to help staff understand children's prior learning on entry. - 2 Help staff to consistently support pre-school children to take turns in conversations and to listen to the views of others during group times. Inspection #10304884 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231618) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10304884 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231618)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474606) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-explorers-ng31-9pp-ey474606) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Recent changes include providing a sensory area for children to go with staff to relax, be calm, and manage their behaviour. This room is for all children to access, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. EAL / language support When children who speak English as an additional language start attending, staff gather key words from their home language to help support children's understanding and language development. ## Parent Reviews of Little Explorers 3.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXejEpk9nF_23Kc6_WX1xubN_D-hIAm7i50WqO1Y8ZyQjNDObqvrg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Isaac McKenzie 4 years ago We've had a great experience here. Our children really enjoy going and we feel like we know what's going on also. They have a big complex with a good variety of toys, their activities are great and the outdoor space is fantastic. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtaGRId2FBEAE!2m1!1s0x487830f204fa0ea7:0x3df884663fdf424c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKAI0Cmr8zaQRVIGwTcgZb5aHIBuEuee3FMQsUQwX-TcIosVA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Christina Cady 4 years ago The kids love going to the after school club and holiday club [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHam91WEhnEAE!2m1!1s0x487830f204fa0ea7:0x3df884663fdf424c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLEg4RcucxqiHxM-il5nJ3268DTTY6UgJckJUvuyF8tc_HrgA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) jj letto 8 years ago Rude , incompetent staff and appear incapable of applying common sense [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBM3ZISVJREAE!2m1!1s0x487830f204fa0ea7:0x3df884663fdf424c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXdgRb0uF99N-4HeMaLNOA3yQXOLMrCSC_6SCXRrBritQ7w0Cw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Loen Mond 13 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3b09mdmp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487830f204fa0ea7:0x3df884663fdf424c) Reviews from Google for Little Explorers. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4465464605230973516&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2014 - September 2023 Good - February 2018 Good - July 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Explorers ### Is Little Explorers a private nursery? ### How does settling in work at Little Explorers? ### What does Little Explorers do well? ### What is Little Explorers working to improve? ### Whereabouts is Little Explorers? ## Nearby day nurseries in Grantham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Explorers. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Albion House Day Nursery Grantham · NG31 8BG 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/albion-house-day-nursery-ng31-8bg-ey318956) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Beacon Lane Day Nursery Grantham · NG31 9DF 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/beacon-lane-day-nursery-ng31-9df-ey481978) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Serendipitys Day Nursery Grantham · NG31 8AN ](/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-ng31-8an-ey495708) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Stepping Stones Grantham · NG31 6QP ](/nursery/stepping-stones-ng31-6qp-ey397245) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham Grantham · NG31 6QU 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-grantham-ng31-6qu-2749473) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### My Nursery (UK) Grantham · NG31 6PB ](/nursery/my-nursery-uk-ltd-ng31-6pb-ey423021) [See all nurseries in Grantham →](/search?q=Grantham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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