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Little Owl Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·The Green, Cannock, WS11 1UE · Staffordshire
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Owl Childcare, a "Good"-rated childcare setting in Cannock (rated 01/12/2021), provides care for children aged 0–4 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery offers a calm yet purposeful environment where children quickly settle and form strong bonds with staff.

Children have ample opportunities to be active, with time spent outdoors digging in sand, running, and using nursery apparatus to develop physical skills. The broad curriculum, built on children's interests, motivates learning, and staff are experienced in supporting development.

The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with parents and professionals. Staff also provide engaging opportunities for early writing skills, with children exploring mark-making and older children drawing and colouring.

Mealtimes are a social occasion, fostering conversation and good role modelling from staff. Parents frequently commend the welcoming and dedicated staff, noting their children's progress in confidence, independence, and language skills.

What it's like

Children come into the nursery happily and quickly settle. There is a very positive atmosphere across the nursery. The environment is calm but purposeful. Rooms are bright and inviting, and staff greet children and parents with a warm welcome.

Active learningLove of booksCommunication supportEarly writingSocial mealtimesStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Owl Childcare

Last inspected 1 December 2021

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 come into the nursery happily and quickly settle. There is a very positive atmosphere across the nursery. The environment is calm but purposeful. Rooms are bright and inviting, and staff greet children and parents with a warm welcome.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have plenty of opportunities to be active.
  • Children of all ages develop a love of books.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well.
  • Staff provide engaging opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.
  • Mealtimes are a social occasion where children and staff come together.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop less-experienced staff's knowledge of how to promote the curriculum intent, so that activities are even more relevant to all children's learning
  • 2help staff to develop a better understanding of how to further support children's mathematical language and skills.
Inspection #10208654 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they can see the progress their children are making, especially in their confidence, independence and language skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to achieve their full potential. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to give children the help they need.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to be active. They spend time outside where they enjoy digging in sand, running around, and climbing and balancing on nursery apparatus.

Inspection history

Date: December 2021

  • January 2022Good
  • December 2021Good

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