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# Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell

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Ofsted: Good

(Jan 2025) 

· 4.2 (5 parent reviews)  · The Old School, Sparkwell, Plymouth, PL7 5DB · Devon 

Number of places

26 places

Age range

1–4 yrs

Last inspected

Jan 2025

Local authority

Devon

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests and learn at their own pace. Their educational approach is rooted in the acclaimed Montessori Method, offering a diverse array of engaging activities.

The nurseries are designed to be intimate enough to deliver a personalised experience for each child, while also fostering social interaction and skill development. They offer a comprehensive daily programme, including breakfast, a two-course hot lunch, high tea, and snacks, meticulously prepared on-site by a qualified chef using fresh, locally-sourced, and organic ingredients whenever possible.

The curriculum also involves children in meal preparation, making it a hands-on learning experience. With multiple locations in Devon, including facilities in Sparkwell, Chaddlewood, Ivybridge, and Lee Mill, Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries serves a broad community.

They also extend their services to include breakfast and after-school clubs for older children, ensuring continuous care and educational support. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays and a short period over Christmas and New Year.

Our ethos

At Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries we aim to provide a caring, friendly environment where your child is encouraged to follow their own interests, learn at their own pace and have fun whilst doing so. We use the highly acclaimed Montessori Method to ensure we bring out the very best in every child. Our settings are full of interesting things to do and your child is given the freedom to express what interests them.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted by staff and engage in carefully planned activities. Staff know the children well, fostering a happy and settled environment where children build on their existing knowledge. Strong bonds with staff help children develop personal, social, and emotional skills, leading to confident, respectful interactions.

Montessori Method Organic Meals 51 Weeks Open Breakfast and After School Club 

## Pricing & funding

Charges are based on session rates for wrap-around care, including breakfast and after-school clubs for children from Reception to Year 6. Funded hours are subject to an additional hourly consumables charge to cover food and drink.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 

Good to know

-   A Food & Nutrition Charge applies to all funded hours to cover meals, snacks, drinks, and preparation. 
-   Breakfast and after school clubs are available for children in Reception through to Year 6. 

## Key facts

Food

Breakfast, two-course hot lunch, high tea, morning and afternoon snacks provided. Meals are prepared on-site by a qualified chef using fresh, locally produced, and organic ingredients. Parents can provide packed lunches/tea; sealed baby jars and milk can be heated.

Opening hours

7:45 am - 6 pm (Breakfast Club until start of school, After School Club from 3:30 pm)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell

Inspection date

Jan 2025

Inspection no.

10368425

Lead inspector

Shirley Evel

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269512)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476308)

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### Contact

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The Old School, Sparkwell, Plymouth, PL7 5DB 

Opening hours

7:45 am - 6 pm (Breakfast Club until start of school, After School Club from 3:30 pm)

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Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell

Last inspected 20 January 2025 · Shirley Evel

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 warmly greeted by staff and engage in carefully planned activities. Staff know the children well, fostering a happy and settled environment where children build on their existing knowledge. Strong bonds with staff help children develop personal, social, and emotional skills, leading to confident, respectful interactions.

Inspector highlights

-   Staff model language well for children through regular story times and singing. 
-   Staff have high expectations and encourage children's independence, allowing them to choose activities and engage for some time. 
-   Children enjoy social mealtimes, using real crockery and utensils and serving themselves healthy meals. 
-   Leaders provide regular support to staff for training and skill development, ensuring staff well-being and continually developing children's experiences. 
-   Procedures for effective management of children's allergies are effective, with close supervision to reduce cross-contamination risk. 

Areas to develop

-   1 improve communication with parents to ensure they know children's next steps in learning and how they can continue the learning at home 
-   2 support staff to engage children more effectively in sustained play and develop their skills of concentration and focus. 

Inspection #10368425 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269512)

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities to take part in outdoor learning, which successfully supports their physical development and well-being.

## Parent Reviews of Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell

4.2 

(5) 

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Sophie Wong

7 years ago

As if going back to work full time after maternity leave wasn't stressful enough, we had to find somewhere for our 1 year old daughter to go full time. She was super clingy so we were worried about where she would enjoy and fit in. We considered childminders and visited a couple of nurseries before deciding that the Sparkwell setting was the one for us and most suitable for our daughter and her interests (she loves being outdoors!). A year on, our daughter has thrived massively at Little Orchard, she's so vocal about everything and has become really independent, and has developed a love for singing! The nursery has a fantastic and spacious outdoor area, food is healthy and made fresh every day, and the nursery app is brilliant- we can see everything she gets up to through the day and all the new things she's learning there. Couldn't recommend the nursery enough, the staff are wonderful and my daughter loves them all so much she even talks about them when she's at home. Above all, I pick her up and she's absolutely beaming and so happy that she doesn't even want to come home! What more could we want :-)

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Jenny Dunn

8 years ago

Both my children went to little orchard Sparkwell from 6 months old . They have loved there time at Little Orchard . My little girl who still attends the nursery loves the outdoor space and all aspects of nursery day to day activities . The food is all fresh and healthy and cooked from the very own chef . The choice is amazing . The staff are friendly and get to know each child . Every morning your greeted with a friendly welcome and our daughter can not wait to run of with her friends and staff . I would highly recommend little orchard for all aspect from learning , out door space , activities great food brilliant staff and knowing your children are well looked after .

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Carol Powis

7 years ago

My eldest attended and my youngest attends currently, this is a wonderful nursery and the staff are brilliant. Both my children have enjoyed their time at nursery and I have always felt confident in the fact that they are looked after and cared for in my absence - can’t recommend enough 😁

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K D

2 years ago

Amazing place. Cannot recommend highly enough. So warm and welcoming, and also supportive for parents. The staff here really care. Both of mine have gone and love it.

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Denise Taylor

3 years ago

Umm I would not recommend this place.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2016

-   January 2025 Good 
-   March 2019 Good 
-   February 2016 Good 

## Frequently asked about Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell

### What is Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell's Ofsted rating?

### What are the fees for Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell?

### Does Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell accept funded hours?

### What are the opening hours for Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell?

### How does Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell support children with special educational needs?

### Does Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell follow a specific educational approach?

### Does Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell provide meals?

### Does Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell offer outdoor learning?

### How can I contact Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell?

## About the setting

Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell re-registered in 2014. The nursery is located in the village of Sparkwell on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education, and has eight members of staff, all qualified from level 2 to level 6. The nursery follows the Montessori method of education.

URN

EY476308

Registered person

Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Limited

Day care type

Full day care

Register

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

Establishment type

Childcare on non-domestic premises

Previous rating

Good

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