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Little Journeys Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Sutton Cricket Club, 168a New Street, St. Helens, WA9 3UU · St Helens
Number of places
36 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
St Helens

About this day nursery

The nursery received a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 22/10/2021. " The curriculum is broad and varied, encouraging children to confidently make decisions about their play and learning, fostering a sense of responsibility.

Children develop a love for books, engaging in story time and discussing characters with staff. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with staff planning group activities to develop specific skills and encouraging children to take appropriate risks in a safe environment.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, staff successfully identified children needing additional support, particularly in communication and language, and planned specific activities to help them catch up. The nursery effectively supports children's emotional development and prepares them for life changes and transitions, such as moving to school.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and secure, forming strong bonds with staff. They confidently make decisions about their play and learning, developing a sense of responsibility as they recreate familiar experiences and show eagerness to learn. They also develop a love of books by sharing stories with staff and discussing characters.

Happy, safe and secure childrenBroad, varied early years curriculumDetailed knowledge of each childHealthy lifestyles encouragedStrong emotional development supportEffective SEND provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

0-4

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Journeys Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 October 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 are happy, safe and secure, forming strong bonds with staff. They confidently make decisions about their play and learning, developing a sense of responsibility as they recreate familiar experiences and show eagerness to learn. They also develop a love of books by sharing stories with staff and discussing characters.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, safe and secure.
  • Staff provide a broad, varied early years curriculum.
  • Staff have a detailed knowledge of each child and plan effectively.
  • Children learn to follow healthy lifestyles.
  • Staff support children's emotional development well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to ensure that their interactions consistently promote children's individual developmental needs within group activities and outdoor play
  • 2sharpen systems in place to identify areas of development for staff, targeting any gaps in their knowledge and further building upon their understanding of the curriculum they deliver.
Inspection #10191134 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identified where children needed additional support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They planned specific activities to successfully help children to catch up in their learning, particularly in communication and language.

Outdoor space

Staff plan group activities outdoors for children to focus on specific skills that they need to learn. Staff encourage children to take appropriate risks; for example, when babies are experimenting with how their bodies can move, staff ensure the area around them is safe.

Parent Reviews of Little Journeys Day Nursery

5.0
(3)
Jay O'Sullivan
2 years ago

My daughter who is now 3 has been enrolled here since 9 month old and is so such a clever little girl and hitting her targets with flying colours, couldn’t imagine how things would be without the help and support Little Journeys have gave her!

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Sian Lowery
4 years ago

Absolutely love this nursery for my son he has come on so much from attending here and all the staff are so kind and lovely they go above and beyond 😀

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 October 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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About the setting

Little Journeys Day Nursery registered in 2018. It is located in the grounds of Sutton Cricket Club, St Helens. It operates Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 6pm all year round. There are three members of staff including the owner and manager, of whom two hold a relevant qualification at level 3 or above. The owner has a level 6 qualification. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY562856
Registered person
Little Journeys Day Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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