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Little Legs Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·70 Thames Road, Redcar, TS10 1PP · Redcar and Cleveland
Number of places
59 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland

About this day nursery

Little Legs Day Nursery in Redcar is dedicated to offering exceptional childcare within a secure, warm, and inviting setting. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to educate children through play while fostering close collaboration with parents.

They ensure families are regularly updated on their child's developmental progress. The nursery is committed to supporting the welfare, learning, and holistic development of all children, including those with diverse backgrounds and varied abilities, such as those requiring special educational needs support.

Little Legs also provides a range of activities and facilities, including breakfast, afterschool, and holiday clubs, alongside age-specific rooms designed to encourage creativity, learning, and independence. The nursery prioritises safeguarding with trained staff and clear policies.

Our ethos

Little Legs Day Nursery Ltd is dedicated to offering exceptional childcare through play, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They prioritise collaboration with parents and are committed to the holistic development and welfare of all children, ensuring a secure, warm, and inviting environment that fosters creativity, learning, and independence.

What it's like

Children are welcomed by warm and supportive staff who promote a love of books and facilitate strong relationships. They behave well, often playing in mixed-age groups, showing respect and encouraging younger children. Children have ample opportunities for both indoor and outdoor learning, demonstrating high levels of concentration and excitement as they explore a variety of activities and learn about their local area.

High-quality childcarePlay-based learningEYFS curriculumBreakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, during term time, and 8am until 5pm during holidays

Age range

9 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Registered with Ofsted

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Legs Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 October 2022 · Angela Smith

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 welcomed by warm and supportive staff who promote a love of books and facilitate strong relationships. They behave well, often playing in mixed-age groups, showing respect and encouraging younger children. Children have ample opportunities for both indoor and outdoor learning, demonstrating high levels of concentration and excitement as they explore a variety of activities and learn about their local area.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have worked hard to create a rich learning environment with a wide range of resources.
  • Staff build on daily opportunities to develop children's clear speaking and listening skills.
  • Relationships between staff, families and children are excellent, and parents feel well supported.
  • Key-worker systems are in place, and all staff know children well, assessing and advancing their learning.
  • Daily routines support children's well-being, incorporating their needs and interests, and fostering learning about the wider world.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop partnership working between practitioners in other settings to support learning and development
  • 2strengthen the development opportunities provided for staff to build on the implementation of the curriculum for individual children's communication and language.
Inspection #10229483 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

that they can see their children developing both educationally and emotionally.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure that individual plans are in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with speech and language specialists to guide learning and inform planning.

Outdoor space

Children have access to lots of opportunities for learning both inside and outside, and move freely between both. Staff create a balancing platform for children outside, encouraging them to have a go and offering support only when needed.

Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • October 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • November 2013Good
  • June 2010Good

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