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Little Journeys Day Nursery # Little Journeys Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 children Broad, varied early years curriculum Detailed knowledge of each child Healthy lifestyles encouraged Strong emotional development support Effective SEND provision ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 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://homenicom.co.uk/area/st-helens/crime-rate) ## 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 - 1 support staff to ensure that their interactions consistently promote children's individual developmental needs within group activities and outdoor play - 2 sharpen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172593) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Journeys Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10191134 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172593)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562856) 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 Sutton Cricket Club, 168a New Street, St. Helens, WA9 3UU Opening hours Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 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#/-2.71944/53.43147/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near St. Helens - [Day nurseries in St. Helens](/search?q=St.+Helens) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-journeys-day-nursery-wa9-3uu-ey562856) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLVIk2PceMAXkkNgwKm-p_LWk-p5X5KC3f1zWEZ42xXl8Wllg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5bjhuTU1nEAE!2m1!1s0x487b1db9b74dc601:0xeeda7abe31e7f2fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLAiDcKtZ-a09Kv88wvKzRQGJrsPqd0d19yTWb52IEY6nSliQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 😀 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhOTgyczZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1db9b74dc601:0xeeda7abe31e7f2fe) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKv0zTAMvgXEjy5TD1An5wheIh626pXXK3jqpKHEF6SEAhsrw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Joseph Okane 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjbzlHTlRREAE!2m1!1s0x487b1db9b74dc601:0xeeda7abe31e7f2fe) Reviews from Google for Little Journeys Day Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172593) ## Frequently asked about Little Journeys Day Nursery ### What is Little Journeys Day Nursery's latest Ofsted rating? ### Does Little Journeys Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Little Journeys Day Nursery? ### What age range does Little Journeys Day Nursery cater for? ### Does Little Journeys Day Nursery have outdoor learning opportunities? ### When was Little Journeys Day Nursery established? ### How does Little Journeys Day Nursery support children's development? ### How did Little Journeys Day Nursery help children after COVID-19? ## 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. 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