Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year (closed one week at Christmas)
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.
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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
Last inspected 2 December 2022 · Jasmin Sanders
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
Areas to develop
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
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.
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.
Date: February 2013
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