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Little Ones Whipton

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.9(11 parent reviews) ·St Boniface Hall, Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AF · Devon
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Little Ones Childcare, situated in Whipton, Exeter, is part of a group of nurseries that prides itself on offering a nurturing environment where each child is genuinely valued. The nursery aims to distinguish itself through a dedicated approach to early years education, offering personalised visits for prospective families to experience their setting firsthand.

With a focus on creating small, community-integrated nurseries, Little Ones Childcare strives to provide a warm and supportive atmosphere for children to grow and learn. They cater to different age groups, ensuring age-appropriate care and stimulating activities in their baby room, main room, and preschool.

The nursery also emphasises providing essential supplies like nappies and meals as part of their fees, alleviating some of the daily burdens for busy parents. They also offer financial flexibility through sibling discounts and a holiday discount scheme, demonstrating a commitment to supporting families in their childcare journey.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure, enjoying positive relationships with staff, which is evident as they happily separate from parents. Staff effectively teach children to recognise their names and find their pegs, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The staff also plan and implement an effective communication and language curriculum, using storybooks and varied communication methods, including hand signs, to support understanding and speech for all children.

Small community nurseriesAll-inclusive feesSibling discountHoliday discount

Pricing & funding

Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and include all meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, and sun cream, except for funded-only sessions which attract a voluntary consumables charge. No fees are charged for bank holidays or the Christmas closure period. Sibling and holiday discounts are also available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Full Time (0-2 Years)£338.80 / week
  • Daily (0-2 Years)£77.40 / day
  • Half Day (0-2 Years)£47.80 / session
  • Half Day with Lunch (0-2 Years)£52.65 / session
  • Full Time (2-3 Years)£320.65 / week

Good to know

  • Fees include meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, wipes, and creams (except for funded-only hours).
  • A voluntary consumables charge applies to funded days for three and four-year-olds.
  • No charges apply for bank holidays or the closure week between Christmas and New Year.
  • Parents can claim a 50% holiday discount for up to 4 weeks per year (pro rata).
  • A 5% sibling discount is offered for siblings attending 3 or more days together weekly.
  • Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and are due by the 7th of the month.

Key facts

Session types

Morning session: 07:45 – 12:00 (or until 1 to include lunch), Afternoon session: 13:00 – 18:00 (or from 12 to include lunch)

Opening hours

07:45 and 18:00

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Ones Whipton

Last inspected 25 January 2024 · Jemma Honey

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 feel safe and secure, enjoying positive relationships with staff, which is evident as they happily separate from parents. Staff effectively teach children to recognise their names and find their pegs, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The staff also plan and implement an effective communication and language curriculum, using storybooks and varied communication methods, including hand signs, to support understanding and speech for all children.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders identify training opportunities to enhance staff's professional development, such as mathematics training to improve outcomes for children.
  • Staff help babies begin to understand what makes them unique by looking in mirrors and teaching about emotions.
  • Children develop their finger dexterity, from babies playing with flour to pre-school children making fine marks with pencils.
  • Children learn to be physically strong by swinging on a swing, climbing a climbing wall, and walking on balance beams, demonstrating resilience and perseverance.
  • Children learn good manners, with staff encouraging 'please' and 'thank you' at snack time and promoting independence in handwashing.

Areas to develop

  • 1share children's individual next steps of development with all parents, to keep them informed of their progress and further their learning at home
  • 2organise the lunchtime routine to minimise the amount of time children wait for their lunch, and promote their well-being.
Inspection #10305423 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. They work closely with parents and other professionals to meet the needs of the children, using strategies to aid communication, such as showing a nappy as a reference to ease transition for nappy changes.

Outdoor space

Children learn to be physically strong. They swing on a swing and climb up a climbing wall. They develop core strength as they pull themselves up and go down the other side. Toddlers use large chalks on a board outside, gripping them securely to draw lines.

Parent Reviews of Little Ones Whipton

4.9
(11)
Grace Broe-Ward
6 years ago

My little girl has been going to Little Ones for 16 months and she absolutely adores it there. Little Ones is more than just a nursery, they are extended family. The staff always go above and beyond in their care and this is reflected in how happy all the children are. They do varied activities daily and the children learn through play. All year round the children are outside regardless of the weather. My daughter has developed so much under their care and runs off every morning with a smile on her face.

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Kerry McMahon
6 years ago

Would highly recommend this little nursery. The staff are amazing at what they do and they really do love and care for the children as if they were theirs. Our daughter has come a really long way since joining the nursery & looks forward to each day she spends there. Perfect little area - wonderful little play and garden area too! Homecooked meals with a menu rolling over 4 weeks, so it's not the same every day! Just an all round, warm and friendly nursery :)

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Donna and Mark Baker
7 years ago

Our daughter has been at Little Ones since she was 10 months old and in September starts her new journey into school. She has loved every minute of nursery life, from cuddles and care she receives from every member of staff to the exciting activities she gets to play with on a daily basis and the most amazing home cooked food that is prepared freshly on site by the lovely cook. As parents we go off to work knowing that our daughter is being cared for by amazing people who look after her just as we would at home.

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Rebecca Neal
6 years ago

Little Ones are incredible. All 3 of my children currently attend Little Ones. The eldest started about 16 months ago then the other two started when I went back to work full time last year. All the staff having been truly amazing throughout our journey at Little Ones - not only the staff in the nursery itself but also Katie and the office team. All 3 of our children absolutely love going everyday. The love, care and nuture they provide to our children everyday is exceptional. The children are coming home everyday, having done a variety of activities that are fun and engaging. As well as being well fed with lots of yummy, healthy food. Little Ones always go above and beyond. Especially during this difficult time with Covid-19, the have excelled themselves to support us, enabling both myself and my partner, who are key workers, to remain at work and know that are children are in safe hands. THANK YOU to EVERYONE that is part of the Little Ones team. We would be lost without you ❤

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Ian Bond
7 years ago

Our daughter has attended since she was 5 months old. The staff are very kind, approachable and lots of fun. Now arising 2 she absolutely loves nursery and can’t wait to go on her days. We would highly recommend little ones to anyone looking to place their child in a safe and nurturing environment where the emphasis is totally on the individual.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2005

  • February 2024Good
  • January 2024Good
  • March 2018Good
  • February 2018Good
  • September 2014Good
  • September 2014Good
  • June 2011Requires improvement
  • January 2008Outstanding
  • January 2005Good

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