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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 6. · 7. Little Otters Children's Centre # Little Otters Children's Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Marshgate, Camelford, PL32 9YN · Cornwall Number of places 29 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Otters Children's Centre in Camelford provides a warm and nurturing environment where children from birth to four years old are well cared for. The staff create a calm atmosphere, helping children to settle quickly and engage in a variety of sensory experiences that foster curiosity about the world. The setting received a 'Good' rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection on 26 January 2023, reflecting good quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children happily play together, sharing toys and engaging in activities such as water play and imaginative role-play. British values are integrated into daily routines, with children learning about voting, turn-taking, and cultural diversity through celebrations like Chinese New Year. The manager is highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, working closely with staff to develop a curriculum focused on children's curiosity and ensuring strong progress across all areas. The centre is particularly effective in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), swiftly identifying needs and collaborating with external professionals to implement individual plans. Staff engage children in meaningful activities, developing their vocabulary through play and making good use of the extensive outdoor area, which includes a forest school, to teach about healthy lifestyles and nature. Strong partnerships with parents ensure a thorough settling-in process and regular communication about children's development, preparing them well for school. 30pm on Fridays, 50 weeks a year. Our ethos Little Otters Children's Centre focuses on fostering children's curiosity through sensory experiences and child-led activities, including a forest school. They integrate British values and are committed to developing children's vocabulary and healthy lifestyles, while also providing strong support for children with SEND. What it's like Staff give each child a warm welcome and help them to settle quickly into playing. They create a calm and gentle environment where children are well cared for. Children take part in a range of sensory experiences and develop curiosity about the world around them. Warm Welcome Sensory Experiences British Values Strong SEND Support Outdoor Learning Effective Parent Partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Otters Children's Centre Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10263660 Lead inspector Leanne Edge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209333)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103037) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Marshgate, Camelford, PL32 9YN ## Explore day nurseries near Camelford - [Day nurseries in Camelford](/search?q=Camelford) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-otters-children-s-centre-pl32-9yn-103037) ## Key facts Opening hours Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8am to 5.30pm; Wednesdays, from 8am to 5pm; and Fridays, from 8am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 1991 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Otters Children's Centre Last inspected 26 January 2023 · Leanne Edge Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Staff give each child a warm welcome and help them to settle quickly into playing. They create a calm and gentle environment where children are well cared for. Children take part in a range of sensory experiences and develop curiosity about the world around them. Inspector highlights - The manager is knowledgeable and enthusiastic, working with staff to develop a curriculum based on children's curiosity. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive with swiftly identified individual plans and support from external professionals. - Children are engaged in meaningful activities at all times, with staff playing alongside them and developing their vocabulary. - Staff make the most of the large outdoor area to teach children about healthy lifestyles and the wider world, including a forest school area. - Parent partnerships are very good, with an effective key-person system and regular communication about children's next steps. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to use effective questioning in order to give children more opportunities to develop their communication and language skills - 2 allow children access to a greater range of books to support their learning. Inspection #10263660 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209333) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive. Staff swiftly identify children who are in need of additional support and put in place individual plans. They work well with professionals outside the setting to develop the provision for children with SEND. Outdoor space Staff make the most of the large outdoor area to teach the children about both healthy lifestyles and the wider world. Children develop their physical skills and learn about cooperation through the use of two-person, ride-on toys, and younger children develop their core strength as they climb on the wooden pirate ship. Staff have developed a forest school area and have undertaken training to effectively use it. Children explore nature through building insect houses and learning about different plants. Inspection history Date: March 2009 - January 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - April 2013 Requires improvement - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Otters Children's Centre ### How is Little Otters Children's Centre classified by Ofsted? ### What is Little Otters Children's Centre working on improving? ### What outdoor learning space does Little Otters Children's Centre have? ### How does Little Otters Children's Centre support children with SEND? ### Does Little Otters Children's Centre take babies? ### Is Little Otters Children's Centre Ofsted registered? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Little Otters Children's Centre accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Camelford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Otters Children's Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Boscastle Playschool Boscastle · PL35 0AU ](/nursery/boscastle-playschool-pl35-0au-ey416908) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.1 mi ### St Pirans Playschool Delabole · PL33 9AG ](/nursery/st-pirans-playschool-pl33-9ag-ey337574) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 8.1 mi ### Smiley Happy People Egloskerry Launceston · PL15 8RT ](/nursery/smiley-happy-people-egloskerry-pl15-8rt-2750658) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.6 mi ### Budehaven Day Nursery Bude · EX23 8DQ ](/nursery/budehaven-day-nursery-ex23-8dq-103151) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.8 mi ### Early Birds Nursery Bude · EX23 8EA ](/nursery/early-birds-nursery-ex23-8ea-ey461571) [See all nurseries in Camelford →](/search?q=Camelford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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