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Little Firs Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(10 parent reviews) ·Conifers Primary School, Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0QF · Dorset
Number of places
77 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Little Firs Childcare & Nursery in Weymouth, Dorset, is dedicated to providing a secure, stimulating, and joyful environment for children. Rooted in the Every Child Matters framework, the nursery aims to deliver top-tier care and education, fostering independence and confidence.

Children are encouraged to flourish and develop into lifelong learners, ensuring they are well-prepared for school. The nursery offers diverse activities across different age groups, from sensory exploration for infants in Nestlings Under 2's to free-play and structured learning in Discoverers 2-3's and Preschool 3-4's.

They also provide interactive online learning tools for children to continue their development at home. Little Firs emphasises a partnership with parents, offering a "Parents Zone" to keep them informed about their child's daily learning.

Our ethos

Little Firs Day Nursery's philosophy is rooted in the Every Child Matters framework, aiming to foster independence, confidence, and a love of learning. They provide a secure, stimulating, and joyful environment with diverse activities, preparing children for school and encouraging them to become lifelong learners. They also emphasise a strong partnership with parents throughout the child's learning journey.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and settle quickly at this friendly and welcoming nursery. They share warm and close relationships with staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Toddlers and pre-school children follow familiar routines and make independent choices about their play.

Every Child Matters frameworkPlay-based learningSchool readiness

Key facts

Waitlist

We have a waiting list, email or telephone if interested

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Firs Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 June 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and settle quickly at this friendly and welcoming nursery. They share warm and close relationships with staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Toddlers and pre-school children follow familiar routines and make independent choices about their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children focus well and demonstrate good concentration because they are interested in the wide range of learning opportunities provided.
  • Staff know what they want children to learn next and are clear on how to help them achieve this. They gather information from parents and make their own observations of children's progress.
  • Staff are consistent in the way that they manage children's behaviour. They encourage children to share and take turns and help them to understand why this is important.
  • Children benefit from learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious and balanced meals provided by the on-site cook.
  • Leaders and managers provide strong leadership for the staff team. They provide coaching and regular opportunities for staff to complete training to develop their knowledge and professional practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more opportunities for older children to link sounds to letters
  • 2develop the consistency of staff engagement during adult-led activities to build on children's vocabulary even further.
Inspection #10299063 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly identify any children that need additional help and, in close liaison with the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), provide targeted support to help children make progress. Staff learn sign language to further support those children who are less able to communicate verbally.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills and spend much of their time outside, where they make independent choices about their play. Children develop good coordination as they practise their balancing and jumping and enjoy sand and water play.

Parent Reviews of Little Firs Day Nursery

5.0
(10)
Claire Robinson
a year ago

Both my girls 12 and 4 have attended here.They have both always loved it and looked forward to going.Mrs forest,Michelle and all the staff are so caring and passionate and put so much effort into all the things they do for the children.A lot of the staff have been there a long time so are very experienced too.its great value and they’ve always helped when I’ve needed cover in the holidays.you also get 4 weeks holiday to take where you don’t pay which is amazing for parents as it’s already expensive to go away these days never mind factoring in childcare costs too! Two very happy children and a super grateful mummy 💙💜🤩

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coggie2k
5 years ago

Our daughter started attending during lockdown, so we couldn’t spend the first taster with her. She was obviously confused and upset. But the staff were brilliant with her. They reassured her each time she was dropped off, and when picking her up they explained how she had been and what she had done. She at first didn’t sleep at nursery, but she very quickly relaxed and was soon sleeping for almost an hour each visit. Overall, the team were really friendly and kind to our daughter. We could see the change in her in a matter of days. She quickly started interacting more and was obviously very comfortable with the staff. I really love the regular updates via the parents app, photos of our daughter playing and interacting, details of what she has eaten and the things she has done from a development perspective. The food she was eating was really nice and healthy. Lots of fruit and vegetables. And was really well thought out, so as to prevent boredom by the children. Thoroughly recommend this lovely local nursery.

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Rosie Cheyne
4 years ago

Wonderful staff Kind, thoughtful and so happy to help My son love them

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clover cats
7 years ago

I went here then I was little it's the best place ever

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Inspection history

Date: January 2014

  • June 2023Good
  • January 2020Good
  • February 2016Good
  • January 2014Good

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