Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm
Little Lights Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Medway
About this day nursery
Little Lights Day Nursery, established in September 2016, is a Christian charity-run facility registered with OFSTED, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Based in Rochester and Medway, the nursery aims to provide affordable childcare to the local community.
In 2019, it received a "GOOD" rating from OFSTED. The nursery operates under the philosophy of "LittleLights Lighting Up Our World," focusing on fostering each child's full potential through enriching social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
With a capacity for 50 children, Little Lights offers a personalised approach, tailoring development plans to individual interests and abilities to prepare them for their next educational phase. The nursery embraces diversity, welcoming children and parents of all faiths and none, and incorporates various faith celebrations into its activities.
The educational framework is built upon the Early Years’ Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines, ensuring high standards for learning, development, and care, with continuous review and updates to practices. Beyond the nursery, Little Lights is part of a broader Christian organisation that also provides English as a Second Language lessons, eleven-plus exam tuition, and operates a foodbank.
Our ethos
Little Lights Day Nursery, operating under the philosophy of "LittleLights Lighting Up Our World," focuses on nurturing each child's potential through holistic development (social, intellectual, physical, and emotional). They utilise the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and a personalised approach, tailoring development to individual interests and abilities to prepare children for their future education. As a Christian charity, they also embrace diversity and incorporate faith celebrations.
What it's like
Children are happy to attend the nursery and move freely and confidently. They benefit from a wide range of enjoyable activities across all areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors. Children develop good relationships with staff and feel safe and secure, confident to speak to new people and approach staff for comfort.
Christian charity-runOFSTED rated GoodAffordable childcareFollows EYFS frameworkSmall capacity for personalised care
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Lights Nursery
Last inspected 30 June 2022 · Oshra Murphy
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 happy to attend the nursery and move freely and confidently. They benefit from a wide range of enjoyable activities across all areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors. Children develop good relationships with staff and feel safe and secure, confident to speak to new people and approach staff for comfort.
Inspector highlights
- Children are making good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those with English as an additional language.
- Staff support children's independence, encouraging self-care and sharing.
- The staff team treats children with respect, sharing plans and listening to their ideas.
- Children have access to a well-planned outdoor area and good opportunities to develop physical skills.
- The management is sensitive to staff well-being, recognising strengths and promoting morale.
Areas to develop
- 1Provide more support for less confident staff to understand how to adapt behaviour management methods to different situations.
Inspection #10233140 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
are informed about what their child is learning
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those with English as an additional language, are making good progress from their starting points. The staff team works closely with parents and outside professionals to identify and support children to achieve to the best of their ability.
Outdoor space
Children have access to a well-planned outdoor area. They have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, all children, including younger ones, ride scooters confidently, negotiating their space well. They learn to take and manage risks while moving planks of wood across to build an obstacle course.
Parent Reviews of Little Lights Nursery
4.0
(4)
Malgorzata Stepien
3 years ago
This is the best nursery I could hope for my daughter. As a new parent I was really scared of sending my toddler and took me few months to adjust. During that times I was always reassured by lovely staff or even I have been sent photos . The best about nursery is that they really look after the children. And yes they have home made lunches. So parents no more cold pack lunch. Also during school breaks you can have your child there while you at work etc.. They really supported and helped me with potty training. So finally my daughter is pampers free;)) Anyone who hesitate please don't as this is the best place . Jo, Molly, Zuzia, Grace all the girls working there are amazing!!!
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Jo Abbott
4 years ago
The nursery offers a wide variety of learning experiences for the children. The nursery is well resourced, clean and inviting. Staff are friendly and always professional. They really care about supporting the children, to help them grow emotionally and educationally. The children go on outings weekly, such as to the library or to the park as well as enjoying the resources in the outdoor play area . Littlelights is a small team, which enables it to build up strong, supportive relationships with the families and children in its care.
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Kay Sewell
4 years ago
Children and staff didn’t look very clean… there was a child was at the nursery with chicken pox and was informed till we had left. Doesn’t seem like there’s much for the kids to do. Member of staff didn’t seem very friendly when interacting with my child.
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Excel Supply
8 years ago
Very well resources and experienced staff
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Inspection history
Date: May 2018
- June 2022Good
- November 2019Good
- May 2019Inadequate
- May 2018Good
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