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Little Foxes (Newton)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(92 parent reviews) ·Deacon Trading Estate, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XD · St Helens
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
St Helens

About this day nursery

Little Foxes (Newton) is a warm and welcoming childcare setting in Newton-Le-Willows, where children aged 0-2 years thrive. Established in 2016, the nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.

The dedicated staff have created an environment where children feel happy and secure, focusing their teaching on fostering social interactions and confidence, which helps children become secure and resilient. Staff hold high expectations for the children, who in turn display good behaviour and are beginning to understand what is expected of them.

Children develop close attachments with their key person and benefit from staff who expertly support their communication and language skills by narrating play, labelling objects, and using repetition and descriptive language. The nursery offers a wide range of experiences, including exploring textures and natural objects.

Staff are also skilled at introducing early mathematics into children's play. Little Foxes (Newton) places a strong emphasis on children's physical and emotional well-being, incorporating yoga and mindfulness sessions into their routine.

Parents appreciate the strong partnerships with the nursery, a consistent strength, and value the daily discussions with staff at the door, as well as an online application that provides detailed information about their child's care routines.

What it's like

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming setting, demonstrating happiness and security. Staff have focused their recent teaching on supporting social interactions and confidence, helping children to become secure and resilient. Staff have high expectations of children, who behave well and are beginning to understand what is expected of them.

Warm & welcomingStrong attachmentsCommunication supportEarly maths skillsPhysical & emotional well-beingStrong parent partnerships

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Foxes (Newton)

Last inspected 25 November 2021

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 thrive in this warm and welcoming setting, demonstrating happiness and security. Staff have focused their recent teaching on supporting social interactions and confidence, helping children to become secure and resilient. Staff have high expectations of children, who behave well and are beginning to understand what is expected of them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a warm and welcoming setting and develop close attachments with their key person.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills by narrating play, labelling, and using repetition and descriptive language.
  • Children enjoy a wide range of experiences, including exploring textures and natural objects.
  • Staff are skilled at introducing early mathematics into children's play.
  • Children's physical and emotional well-being are given good consideration through yoga and mindfulness sessions.
  • Partnerships with parents continue to be a strength of the nursery.
  • The newly appointed manager has a clear vision and receives strong support from leadership, positively impacting staff well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to understand how to effectively develop children's communication and language skills
  • 2review how staff organise activities and experiences to ensure that all children are able to benefit from the learning opportunities that they provide.
Inspection #10213223 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They appreciate the discussions that staff have at the door and the online application that provides detailed information about their child's care routines.

Parent Reviews of Little Foxes (Newton)

5.0
(92)
Catherine Smith
7 months ago

I can’t speak highly enough about the incredible care and support my 2-year-old daughter has received at this nursery. From the moment she started, we’ve seen her confidence, language, and social skills blossom—and it’s all thanks to the loving, nurturing environment created by the amazing staff. The environment is warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully set up to encourage curiosity, creativity, and social interaction. You can tell that the staff truly care—not just about ticking boxes, but about nurturing each child as an individual. The routines are well-structured but flexible, the activities are always engaging, and we love how much outdoor play and sensory exploration is encouraged. A special mention must go to her room leader, Roisin, who is exceptional. From day one, Roisin made both my daughter and I feel welcomed, reassured, and completely at ease. She has such a calm, gentle approach that instantly builds trust with the children, and her passion for early years development shines through in everything she does. The team in the toddler room goes above and beyond daily—whether it’s through creative activities, thoughtful communication, or just the genuine warmth she shows each child. My daughter absolutely adores them, and as a parent, there’s no greater comfort than knowing your little one is so well cared for and happy. The bond they’ve all built is beautiful to witness. I would most definitely recommend Little Foxes Newton ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ashleigh Yilmaz
6 months ago

My son has such a good relationship with the staff, they are all lovely and genuinely care about the children at little foxes. My son loves it here and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. I would definitely recommend!

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Nicola Caddock
3 months ago

The girls at little foxes are honestly so amazing, my little boy started in September and he adores each and every one of them! His speech has come on so much, every handover I receive after each pick up I walk out with a huge smile knowing my son has had an amazing day in nursery!

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Josh Woods
7 months ago

Lovely nursery, the staff are absolutely brilliant and do lots of activities day to day. Both my children absolutely love the stay and play events they have on throughout the year, they really go above and beyond to ensure all the children have the best time. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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chloe taylor
a year ago

Such a lovely nursery! Staff are amazing and so caring, loving and simply amazing! I was reluctant to sending my daughter to nursery for a while, she started little foxes 6 months ago and come on so much and I’m so glad I chose here for her. She has the best time, loves all the staff and the handovers are so thorough and the updates on the app! Very happy with everything here and will be sending our second daughter when she’s ready! 🫶🏽♥️

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

25 November 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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