--- title: "Little Explorers, Pontefract — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Explorers, a nursery in Pontefract — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Explorers # Little Explorers in Pontefract Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · Ackworth Cricket Club, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF7 7DF · Wakefield Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Explorers Nurseries Limited operates several nursery locations, including branches in Rainford, Goose Green, Garswood, and Blackbrook. While the main website serves as a central hub, it directs visitors to individual sites for each nursery. The organisation also offers holiday clubs and has a section dedicated to staff team recruitment. Based in Upholland, Lancs, Little Explorers Nurseries is registered in England & Wales with company number 11174857 and provides a contact form for inquiries. What it's like Children are well behaved, happy and settled. Staff help children to have a good understanding of the daily routines within the setting. Children are confident and approach staff for help, reassurance or comfort, showing that their relationships are secure and they feel safe. ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://littleexplorers.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Last inspected 3 February 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are well behaved, happy and settled. Staff help children to have a good understanding of the daily routines within the setting. Children are confident and approach staff for help, reassurance or comfort, showing that their relationships are secure and they feel safe. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff are committed to improving the care and education that they provide for children. - The key-person system is well embedded and staff use their knowledge to plan activities around what children need to learn next. - Children are interested and motivated learners, who learn about the different occupations of people who help them. - Staff are well qualified and attend relevant training to improve their teaching and learning opportunities for children, including communication and language. - Partnerships with parents work well, with staff sharing relevant information to ensure parents know their children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 explore ways to help staff raise the quality of education and achieve excellent outcomes for all children. Inspection #10230223 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210061) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10230223 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210061)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552958) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://littleexplorers.co.uk/) Ackworth Cricket Club, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF7 7DF Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.34298/53.64039/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Pontefract - [Day nurseries in Pontefract](/search?q=Pontefract) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-explorers-wf7-7df-ey552958) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy being outside. They carefully manoeuvre bicycles to avoid obstacles and enjoy the thrill of riding up and down a ramp. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: February 2022 - February 2023 Good - February 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Explorers ### Does Little Explorers have an Ofsted rating? ### What is Little Explorers working on improving? ### Is Little Explorers a private nursery? ### What is the capacity at Little Explorers? ### When is Little Explorers open? ## About the setting Little Explorers registered in 2018 and operates from the cricket pavilion in Ackworth in Wakefield. The provider employs five members of childcare staff, two of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6 and three at level 3. The nursery provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY552958 Registered person Pindar, Victoria Louise Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Pontefract Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Explorers. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery Kinsley, Pontefract · WF9 5BP 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-red-roof-children-s-day-nursery-wf9-5bp-2708821) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Meadow Pre-School Pontefract · WF9 5BP ](/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-wf9-5bp-2744695) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### The Woodland Pre-School Pontefract · WF9 4QJ ](/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-wf9-4qj-2744720) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Badsworth Nursery Pontefract · WF9 1AJ ](/nursery/badsworth-nursery-wf9-1aj-ey398418) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Butterflys Day Nursery Pontefract · WF9 4LQ ](/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-wf9-4lq-ey346645) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth) Pontefract · WF9 4AZ 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-wf9-4az-ey487726) [See all nurseries in Pontefract →](/search?q=Pontefract) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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