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Little Pips Nursery in Chippenham

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.8(4 parent reviews) ·Lowden Avenue, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 1LH · Wiltshire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Little Pips Nursery in Chippenham offers a vibrant learning environment where children aged 0 to 5 years are encouraged to develop through engaging play, both indoors and outdoors. " in each individual.

Parents are encouraged to get in touch to learn more about the childcare services available. The nursery prides itself on high expectations for children and an exceptional range of learning experiences, leading to rapid progress and a genuine enthusiasm for discovery.

Staff are highly committed to children's development, ensuring parents are well-informed.

Our ethos

Little Pips Nursery aims to "Bring out the Best!" in each child, fostering a love for discovery through high expectations and an exceptional range of learning experiences. They encourage development through engaging indoor and outdoor play, prioritising a strong foundation for children aged 0-5.

What it's like

Children arrive at nursery excited for their day, welcomed by calm, nurturing, and familiar staff. Knowledgeable staff effectively communicate with parents, ensuring they feel confident their child is well-supported. Children build meaningful relationships and confidently engage in activities.

Play-based learningIndoor and outdoor environmentsDedicated staffExcellent Ofsted report

Pricing & funding

Fees include enhanced provision for private hours. Government funding covers statutory provision only, with a voluntary hourly charge requested to access enhanced services during these hours. Additional private hours that make up part of a day are charged at a flat hourly rate.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Private fees include the nursery's Enhanced Provision.
  • Government funding covers statutory provision only.
  • A voluntary Additional Service Charge is requested to access enhanced provision during funded hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Age range

0 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Freshly prepared meals cooked on site

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Pips Nursery

Last inspected 9 June 2023

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 arrive at nursery excited for their day, welcomed by calm, nurturing, and familiar staff. Knowledgeable staff effectively communicate with parents, ensuring they feel confident their child is well-supported. Children build meaningful relationships and confidently engage in activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff monitor children's development closely, creating a child-centred curriculum with creative teaching styles.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported, with staff having extensive knowledge of complex needs.
  • Staff support and develop children's communication and language skills very well, providing narrative, modelling language, and encouraging participation.
  • Partnerships with parents are excellent, with parents praising the high-quality care and support provided.
  • The management team highly values their staff, nurturing their well-being and providing regular training and social events.

Areas to develop

  • 1help toddlers and older children to develop and practise their independence skills more consistently, especially at mealtimes.
Inspection #10286530 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. Staff have extensive knowledge of children's complex needs and know how best to support them. For example, staff use objects of reference and picture cards to support children's understanding of routine activities. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive the best possible experiences at nursery and help to close gaps in their development.

Outdoor space

Older children create dens with loose parts in the garden. Staff facilitate learning and encourage children to think how they can make their den better. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Little Pips Nursery

4.8
(4)
Chloe Vale
4 months ago

Such a wonderful Nursery and the staff are amazing!

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Heidi Mena
6 years ago

We have used this nursery for my children for 6 years. The children were always well looked after and I felt always in safe hands.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2009

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • June 2016Good
  • June 2013Good
  • August 2009Good

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