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Little Leaders Childcare Melton # Little Leaders Childcare Melton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Melton Day Nursery, Yarmouth Road, WOODBRIDGE, IP12 1QQ · Suffolk Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority Suffolk 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 Little Leaders Childcare Melton, established in 2008, offers a nurturing "Good" rated environment for children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year (closing for one week at Christmas), it provides consistent, all-year care for families in Woodbridge, IP12 1QQ. Children generally settle in well, with caring staff providing sensitive support and cuddles for those needing reassurance, fostering a secure and safe atmosphere. They enjoy interacting with staff, listening to stories, and enthusiastically participating in songs and rhymes. The nursery is committed to outdoor learning, offering a diverse array of indoor and outdoor activities that cater to all areas of development. Children who thrive in an outdoor setting are well-catered for, engaging with interesting resources like pumpkins they have grown and harvested, promoting discovery and exploration. The dedicated team at Little Leaders Childcare Melton actively monitors each child's progress, building on their existing knowledge and abilities. They focus on helping children understand their emotions and feelings, and supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure inclusive learning and optimal progress. Parents consistently report high satisfaction, describing staff as 'friendly', 'caring', and 'professional', valuing the excellent communication about their child's day and development. The setting also places a strong emphasis on effective care practices, promoting good health and well-being, and supporting children in developing a positive sense of self. What it's like Children mostly come into the setting readily. Caring staff sensitively support children who need reassurance, helping them to feel safe and secure. Children enjoy interacting with staff, listening to stories, and joining enthusiastically in songs and rhymes. Caring, attentive staff Strong outdoor learning Effective SEND support Good parent communication Nurturing environment Fun learning activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, closing for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Leaders Childcare Melton Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10113036 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172071)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372663) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-leaders-childcare-melton-ip12-1qq-ey372663) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Leaders Childcare Melton Last inspected 14 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 mostly come into the setting readily. Caring staff sensitively support children who need reassurance, helping them to feel safe and secure. Children enjoy interacting with staff, listening to stories, and joining enthusiastically in songs and rhymes. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy interactions with staff and readily seek them out for a cuddle. - Children who learn best from being outdoors are able to do so. - Staff get to know the children well and monitor their progress. - Children are helped to learn about their emotions and feelings. - Staff in the setting support all children to develop a positive sense of themselves. Areas to develop - 1 deploy staff more effectively to consistently enable children to participate and maintain their interest when taking part in activities - 2 make the most of opportunities to help children learn to hear and say the initial sounds in words correctly. Inspection #10113036 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172071) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that they are happy with the service provided, describing staff as 'friendly', 'caring' and 'professional' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to ensure that all children are included and make the best possible progress. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how staff support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children who learn best from being outdoors are able to do so. Staff provide a lovely range of activities, both indoors and outside, that promote all areas of learning. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Little Leaders Childcare Melton 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVp2IsyMCEen6mqg7xxp0mBSDny4nZ-RkkUjruCDcWiFKTaGYRT1A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Kev Spiers 10 years ago Cannot say enough good things about this nursery. Dedicated staff. Secure environment. Engaging facilities. 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