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Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·St Joseph's Church, Main Road, Galgate, LA2 0JW · Lancashire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this early years setting

Little Learners Galgate Nursery & Preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to five years old, focusing on high-quality education and learning. The nursery operates with a strong, cohesive family ethos, driven by a dedicated team led by highly qualified primary school teachers specialsing in Early Years Education.

They are committed to fostering positive relationships with parents and carers. While emphasising educational learning through play, the nursery prioritises creating a happy and fun atmosphere for children embarking on their learning journeys.

A key feature is their Forest School programme, which promotes holistic development, cultivating resilient, confident, independent, and creative learners. Additionally, the nursery incorporates weekly sessions like sports coaching and Spanish lessons, aiming to build solid foundations in movement, sports skills, cultural awareness, and social-verbal communication.

Our ethos

Little Learners Galgate Nursery & Preschool’s ethos is rooted in a strong, cohesive family atmosphere where children are nurtured and educated through play. They are committed to fostering resilience, confidence, independence, and creativity through a holistic approach, notably featuring a Forest School programme. The nursery also emphasises building foundations in sports, cultural awareness, and communication through additional weekly activities.

What it's like

Children arrive at this nursery excited and ready to start their day. Familiar staff know the children and parents well and greet them warmly. Staff plan learning to build on what children already know and can do and focus on teaching communication skills, which helps children to make good progress in their social skills and understanding. Staff ensure they develop positive relationships with children to create a sense of belonging.

Family ethosForest SchoolTeacher-led

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year (closed one week at Christmas)

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Learners (Galgate) Nursery & Preschool

Last inspected 2 December 2022 · Jasmin Sanders

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 arrive at this nursery excited and ready to start their day. Familiar staff know the children and parents well and greet them warmly. Staff plan learning to build on what children already know and can do and focus on teaching communication skills, which helps children to make good progress in their social skills and understanding. Staff ensure they develop positive relationships with children to create a sense of belonging.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff focus on teaching communication skills, and children show good progress in their social skills and understanding.
  • Children practise their fine motor skills by using play dough and sensory items, which helps them to develop their coordination and pre-writing skills.
  • Children take part in activities they might not otherwise have access to, such as exploring the nearby woodland area.
  • Children show interest in their play and keep persevering at their activity, helping them to develop concentration in their learning.
  • The manager ensures that staff have a training plan in place and completes regular supervisions to support their professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to model the correct pronunciation of words to children so that they can learn vocabulary accurately
  • 2support staff to help identify how to teach children independence skills, especially at mealtimes.
Inspection #10265858 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say they have regular communication from their key person, both online and face to face.

They know what their child is working on next.

They say that their child has made great progress here.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Experienced staff work hard to ensure children are ready for the next stage in their learning. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children put their own coats and wellington boots on before they play outside. Children enjoy exploring the nearby woodland area, which helps to develop their curiosity about nature.

Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • December 2022Good
  • May 2018Good
  • February 2013Outstanding

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