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Little Oaks Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
·85 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP · Kent
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Little Oaks Kindergarten, established in 2014, operates from a large private house in Folkestone, providing care for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, Little Oaks Kindergarten offers a consistent and engaging environment for young learners.

The nursery received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 24th February 2022. Children here are noted to be happy and eager to attend, with babies forming secure attachments with their key person, and older children confidently exploring activities with high levels of engagement.

The nursery prides itself on effective communication with parents, both in person and online, keeping them well-informed about their child's progress. Staff at Little Oaks Kindergarten successfully partner with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), implementing effective strategies such as learning Makaton and providing visual aids to support communication.

Outdoor learning is a key part of the experience for older children, who access outside play spaces in all weather conditions, enjoying activities like running, jumping in puddles, and riding bicycles and scooters to develop balance and spatial awareness.

What it's like

Children at Little Oaks Kindergarten are happy and eager to attend. Babies form secure attachments with their key person, and children confidently explore activities with high levels of engagement. Older children show confidence and fascination, for example, during a sinking and floating activity, where they predict outcomes.

Happy, eager childrenSecure attachments for babiesEffective SEND supportOutdoor play in all weatherGood communication with parentsStrong management vision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Kindergarten

Last inspected 24 February 2022

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 at Little Oaks Kindergarten are happy and eager to attend. Babies form secure attachments with their key person, and children confidently explore activities with high levels of engagement. Older children show confidence and fascination, for example, during a sinking and floating activity, where they predict outcomes.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enter the nursery happy and eager to begin their day.
  • The management team has a clear vision for the nursery and effectively evaluates the quality of their provision.
  • Effective systems identify what children already know and can do on entering the nursery, and any gaps are quickly acted upon.
  • Staff successfully work in partnership with other professionals to support children and their families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff provide regular opportunities for all children to build on their physical development, including outdoor play in all weather conditions.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of the early years curriculum intent so that they are clear on what they want children to learn from the activities provided
  • 2support staff to make greater use of planned activities to further challenge older children in their learning to extend their thinking skills.
Inspection #10219813 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents confirm they receive effective communication both in person and online that keeps them well informed about their child's learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff successfully work in partnership with other professionals to support children and their families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Effective strategies ensure that all children continue to make good progress in their development, for instance, staff learn Makaton and provide visual aids that support children's ability to communicate.

Outdoor space

Older children access the outside play spaces in all weather conditions. They enjoy running and jumping in muddy puddles and riding bicycles and scooters as they learn to balance and negotiate space.

Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • February 2022Good
  • August 2016Good

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