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Little Oaks Nursery Selsted

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Selsted Community Hall, Wootton Lane, Dover, CT15 7HH · Kent
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Little Oaks Nursery in Selsted offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children from two years old up to school entry age. Nestled in a picturesque rural setting, the nursery prioritises outdoor activities, allowing children to explore the natural world around them, often spotting sheep and horses in nearby fields.

The facility boasts a newly refurbished interior with a wide array of new toys and learning resources, alongside an impressive garden that features a role-play driving track, sandpit, climbing wall, slide, and digging area. Weekly woodland sessions in an ancient local woodland further enhance the children's development through direct engagement with nature.

The nursery is committed to a play-based curriculum that adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage, fostering curiosity and making learning enjoyable. Little Oaks aims to create a 'home from home' atmosphere, adapting to each child's evolving needs, and encourages strong relationships between its small, friendly team and the children.

They also offer flexible sessions, including up to 30 free funded hours, and have a strong emphasis on professional development for their staff.

Our ethos

Little Oaks Nursery is committed to a play-based curriculum following the EYFS, fostering curiosity and making learning enjoyable through direct engagement with nature, including weekly woodland sessions. They aim to create a 'home from home' atmosphere and adapt to each child's needs.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and feel secure in the warm, friendly environment. They are confident and independent learners. Staff establish strong bonds with the children and are always close by for a reassuring cuddle when needed.

Rural SettingOutdoor FocusedPlay-Based LearningRefurbished Facilities

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full-day, mid-session, and part-time blocks for children from age two up to school entry. Additional early morning and late afternoon hours can be booked to extend these times. Funded sessions are subject to consumable charges and specific rates for extra hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Out-of-school clubs are restricted to Selsted Primary School children only.
  • Early morning additional hours (8.00am - 9.00am) include breakfast.
  • Late afternoon additional hours (5.00pm - 6.00pm) include a late snack.
  • Daily consumable charges apply to all funded placements depending on session length.

Key facts

Session types

Full-Day session, Mid-session, Part-Time session

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm

Age range

2 years to primary school entry age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Nursery Selsted

Last inspected 5 May 2022 · Sara Garrity

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 settle quickly and feel secure in the warm, friendly environment. They are confident and independent learners. Staff establish strong bonds with the children and are always close by for a reassuring cuddle when needed.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident and independent learners, expertly adapting resources for play.
  • Children learn about the local community, exploring woods and visiting local shops.
  • Staff are positive role models and encourage children to take managed risks in their play.
  • The manager and staff have established good partnerships with parents, including supportive settling-in procedures.
  • The manager is dedicated to developing and continually improving the nursery, supporting staff through regular training opportunities.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the planning of large-group activities and help to ensure that all children remain focused and engaged
  • 2continue to support staff to improve their skills and knowledge, to help them make the most of opportunities to further extend older children's learning.
Inspection #10129977 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they appreciate the ideas staff share to help to support their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager works closely with other professionals to help to support any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has made good use of additional funding to support children's social interactions and language skills. Staff have received additional training in sign language and carry out focused activities with children to boost their speech, language and communication.

Outdoor space

Children explore the woods and go on visits to the farm shop and garden centre. They develop their problem-solving skills as they work out how to move larger quantities of water around the garden, using a wheelbarrow. They also develop their muscle strength as they practise their physical skills by jumping, balancing and running around.

Parent Reviews of Little Oaks Nursery Selsted

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 May 2022

Good

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

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