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Little Learners Nursery Crofton # Little Learners Nursery Crofton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · St Josephs Catholic Church, Santingley Lane, Crofton, WF4 1LF · Wakefield Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Learners Crofton is a private day nursery dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children. The nursery offers flexible childcare solutions, including full and half days, to accommodate diverse family needs. They are committed to providing healthy meals, with freshly cooked lunches available. Located at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Crofton, the nursery boasts a team of staff qualified to NVQ Level 2 or higher in OFSTED-recognised childcare qualifications. They actively welcome inquiries and encourage prospective parents to contact them to discuss available childcare spaces and learn more about their services. The nursery prides itself on its strong community ties, being based within the premises of St Joseph's Catholic Church. What it's like Children arrive excited to greet their friends and play in this warm and welcoming environment. They develop strong emotional attachments to kind and attentive staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. The nursery curriculum is highly effective, with a dedicated management team providing challenging and motivating activities that help children to thrive, for example, during story time. Flexible childcare options Healthy meals provided Experienced and qualified staff Community-based setting ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age bands for children under two and those aged two and over. The nursery offers both full-day rates and flexible hourly rates. Freshly cooked lunches and a local pick-up and drop-off service are available for an additional fee. Good to know - Offers full day, half day, and flexible hours. - A freshly cooked, healthy lunch is available. - Provides a local pick-up and drop-off service, charged per mile. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 07:00 am - 18:00 pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Learners Nursery Crofton Last inspected 13 June 2024 · Jennifer Cowton 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 excited to greet their friends and play in this warm and welcoming environment. They develop strong emotional attachments to kind and attentive staff, which helps them to feel safe and secure. The nursery curriculum is highly effective, with a dedicated management team providing challenging and motivating activities that help children to thrive, for example, during story time. Inspector highlights - Children develop strong emotional attachments to the kind and attentive staff, helping them to feel safe and secure. - The nursery curriculum is highly effective in promoting children's love of learning, with a clear ambition for all children to succeed. - Staff are good role models with high expectations for children's behaviour, offering consistent praise and encouragement. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported, making good progress alongside their peers. - Children have regular fresh air and exercise in the nursery's secure outdoor area and are provided with home-made, healthy and nutritious meals. Areas to develop - 1 monitor the quality of teaching of the curriculum more effectively and improve children's achievements over time - 2 reduce the noise level within the environment, to enable children to better understand and engage within planned activities and group times - 3 share next steps with parents to further support children's learning at home Inspection #10347153 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251917) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Learners Nursery Crofton Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10347153 Lead inspector Jennifer Cowton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251917)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2675781) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-learners-nursery-crofton-wf4-1lf-2675781) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very positive about their children's time at the nursery and the staff team. They comment on how much children love to come each day and how well staff support children's needs. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported at the nursery. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents, staff and other professionals to support children with SEND. Staff have accessed targeted training to fully support children with particular needs, which helps children with SEND to make good progress alongside their peers. Outdoor space Children have regular fresh air and exercise in the nursery's secure outdoor area. They enjoy developing their large muscles as they climb, run and balance. Inspection history Date: June 2024 - July 2024 Good - June 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Learners Nursery Crofton ### Does Little Learners Nursery Crofton take babies? ### What are the opening hours at Little Learners Nursery Crofton? ### Does Little Learners Nursery Crofton have an Ofsted rating? ### What kind of childcare setting is Little Learners Nursery Crofton? ### How does Little Learners Nursery Crofton support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Crofton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Learners Nursery Crofton. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Learners Crofton Wakefield · WF4 1NN ](/nursery/little-learners-crofton-wf4-1nn-ey491613) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Kids World Havercroft Wakefield · WF4 2BE 4.2(15 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-world-havercroft-wf4-2be-ey540556) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.3 mi ### New Moon Nursery Warmfield Wakefield · WF1 5TN ](/nursery/new-moon-nursery-warmfield-wf1-5tn-2799829) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.4 mi ### The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery Kinsley, Pontefract · WF9 5BP 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-red-roof-children-s-day-nursery-wf9-5bp-2708821) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### The Meadow Pre-School Pontefract · WF9 5BP ](/nursery/the-meadow-pre-school-wf9-5bp-2744695) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Oakhill Day Nursery Pontefract · WF7 5JB ](/nursery/oakhill-day-nursery-wf7-5jb-ey460908) [See all nurseries in Crofton →](/search?q=Crofton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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