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Little Nick Nursery and Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Scout Association, 106a West Street, Epsom, KT17 1XR · Surrey
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this early years setting

Little Nick Nursery and Pre-School, located in Ewell Village near the Gibraltar Road recreation centre, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 1-4 years. This OFSTED-rated "GOOD" setting provides a rich learning experience with seamless indoor-outdoor access, allowing children to explore an acre of outdoor space, including a developing mini allotment and a Forest School area.

The nursery operates during Surrey County Council school term times, from 8am to 5pm, with options for early and late sessions. They focus on fostering development through fun and individualised learning.

Parents consistently praise the dedicated and caring staff, the extensive outdoor facilities, and the positive impact on their children's development and happiness. Little Nick Nursery and Pre-School is committed to making its services accessible to all families in the local community, maintaining open and fair admission procedures.

Our ethos

Little Nick Nursery and Pre-School is committed to fostering children's development through fun and individualised learning, utilising their extensive indoor-outdoor space and Forest School area to provide a rich learning experience.

What it's like

Children are enthusiastic learners and relish playing in the garden area where they develop their physical skills. Staff act as positive role models, setting high expectations for behaviour and teaching children patience and turn-taking. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported through targeted interventions and effective use of funding and external agency collaboration.

OFSTED "GOOD" ratingExtensive outdoor space and Forest SchoolTerm-time onlyAccepts early years funding

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on standard full and half-day sessions, with separate rates for ad-hoc attendance. Standard sessions include specific meals and snacks depending on the time of day. Invoices fluctuate monthly based on actual days of attendance and are payable in advance.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A deposit is payable on registration and is offset against the first month's fees.
  • Standard half-day sessions include breakfast and a snack, or afternoon tea depending on the session chosen.
  • Monthly invoices fluctuate based on actual days in the month and attendance.
  • Fees must be paid before the 1st of every month.
  • Early years funded hours can be supplemented with a voluntary daily hot lunch option.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (term time only)

Session types

Full Day, Half Day, Early Session, Late Session, Lunch Session

Age range

1-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Nick Nursery and Pre-School

Last inspected 15 July 2024

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 enthusiastic learners and relish playing in the garden area where they develop their physical skills. Staff act as positive role models, setting high expectations for behaviour and teaching children patience and turn-taking. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported through targeted interventions and effective use of funding and external agency collaboration.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate about the provision and ensures robust recruitment and induction procedures for staff.
  • Children are happy and content, supported by a good key-person system and warm, friendly staff who communicate effectively with parents.
  • Staff follow children's interests to plan activities, allowing children to choose and lead their own learning experiences.
  • Mathematical development is supported well through the introduction of numbers, counting objects, and mathematical language during play.
  • Teaching of literacy skills is good, with children enjoying reading books with staff and being encouraged to discuss stories at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to strengthen the quality of interactions with children to consistently promote children's communication skills
  • 2review and improve systems for working with other providers children attend, to provide a more consistent approach to support their learning and development
Inspection #10354765 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff use assessments to track children's progress and provide targeted support when necessary. Extra funding is used effectively to increase staff ratios to enhance learning experiences for children. Outside agencies visit the setting, and staff work with other professionals who share strategies to support children's learning. This ensures that all children can make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children are enthusiastic learners and relish playing in the garden area. Staff value the importance of children having the time and space outdoors to move and develop their physical skills. Children demonstrate how they run fast then kick and throw balls with staff, showing their development of good coordination skills. They enjoy balancing on logs and playing with natural materials in the mud kitchen. As a result, children benefit from fresh air and refining their movement skills. Children also enjoy reading books with staff in the outdoor learning environments.

Google Reviews of Little Nick Nursery and Pre-School

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Monica Barker
a year ago

Lovely little nursery with a large garden backing onto the park that the children play in together throughout the day. My two children attended here together for a year and were happy and very well looked after by the manager and his dedicated team. I would highly recommend Little Nick Nursery and Preschool.

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Scott Gwatkin
a year ago

Great nursery, lovely outdoor space & friendly staff.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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