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Little Fishes Pre-School # Little Fishes Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Lodge Farm Community Centre, Lings, NN3 8JJ · West Northamptonshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Fishes Pre-School is a well-established early years setting catering to children from two years of age. The pre-school operates on a sessional basis, offering morning, afternoon, and full-day options for 38 weeks of the year. With a capacity for 60 children, a maximum of 30 children attend each session, ensuring focused attention and a nurturing environment. The curriculum focuses on foundational learning and includes a variety of engaging activities both indoors and outdoors. The facilities are designed to support comprehensive development, featuring a spacious classroom, a gymnasium for physical activities, and a dedicated "Cosy Corner" for quiet time and storytelling. Outdoor spaces are equally impressive, with a patio area for daily use, a popular mud kitchen for sensory play, and access to a large grassed area, allowing for free-flow play during warmer months. The pre-school encourages a love for nature through gardening activities where children learn about the seed-to-harvest process. Little Fishes Pre-School also collaborates with "A Better Start Southend" to provide specialist support for language and communication skills. The dedicated team of staff members are all highly qualified, holding Early Years qualifications and undergoing regular training in child protection, safeguarding, and first aid. The pre-school welcomes visits by appointment to showcase their enriching environment. What it's like Children arrive happily and are greeted by kind and caring staff. They take part in self-registration, supporting their sense of belonging. Staff are warm, encouraging, positive role models, and support children to take turns and follow instructions, which creates a calm learning environment. Sessional care Outdoor learning focus Language and communication support Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions, with fees structured into two age bands: 2 to 3 years, and 3 to 4 years. Additional options include lunch stay sessions for half-day children and late pick-up fees charged per half hour. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are differentiated by two age bands: 2-3 years and 3-4 years. - Half-day children can book a lunch stay from 12:00 to 12:30. - Late pick-up fees are charged per half hour. - Stated costs apply to unfunded hours or extra booked sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Fishes Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10343011 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259021)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537008) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-fishes-pre-school-nn3-8jj-ey537008) ## Key facts Session types Morning session, Afternoon session, Full-Day Provision Opening hours Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:00 Age range 2 years old and over Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Fishes Pre-School Last inspected 12 September 2024 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 are greeted by kind and caring staff. They take part in self-registration, supporting their sense of belonging. Staff are warm, encouraging, positive role models, and support children to take turns and follow instructions, which creates a calm learning environment. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily at this welcoming pre-school and are greeted by the kind and caring staff. - Staff promote children's communication and language skills well by speaking clearly, modelling words, asking questions, and using sign language. - Staff provide many opportunities to develop children's physical skills through running games, football, stilts, and play dough. - Staff support children's early mathematics well by introducing mathematical language and encouraging counting. - Managers and staff working with children understand their safeguarding responsibilities to protect children from harm. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the organisation when transitioning between children's activities and routines so they are consistently engaged in learning - 2 support staff to arrange the planning of activities to ensure all children can benefit from all of the learning opportunities on offer. Inspection #10343011 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259021) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents speak highly of the pre-school." > "They comment that their children are confident and independent." > "Parents feel well supported and state children are well cared for." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The managers and staff support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They monitor and observe children to identify any gaps in development and plan activities, one-to-one sessions, or referrals to specialists to close these gaps. All staff use now and next boards, visuals, and simple sign language to support children, ensuring good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: September 2018 - September 2024 Good - September 2018 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Little Fishes Pre-School ### What outdoor space does Little Fishes Pre-School use? ### Which funded hours does Little Fishes Pre-School accept? ### Where is Little Fishes Pre-School located? ### What is Little Fishes Pre-School working on improving? ### How do parents describe Little Fishes Pre-School? ### How does Little Fishes Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lings Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Fishes Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery Northampton · NN3 8QH ](/nursery/blackthorn-good-neighbours-nursery-nn3-8qh-ey484188) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields) Northampton · NN3 5LH ](/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-southfields-nn3-5lh-220171) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Readwell Care Northampton · NN3 3QZ ](/nursery/readwell-care-nn3-3qz-ey477722) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Barn Owls Pre-School Northampton · NN3 8JR ](/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-nn3-8jr-2555613) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm) Northampton · NN3 5DD ](/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-rectory-farm-nn3-5dd-220170) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Acorn Child Care UK Northampton · NN3 2NS ](/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-nn3-2ns) [See all nurseries in Lings →](/search?q=Lings) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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