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Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St James Centre Trust, Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD · Kent
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Little Quackers Nursery & Pre-School, established in January 2017, is a family-owned childcare setting in East Malling. They cater to children aged 3 months to 8 years, focusing on an enriched, fun, and caring learning environment.

The nursery prides itself on its flexibility, offering hourly rates and accommodating emergency or ad hoc care, with an understanding that every family's circumstances are unique. They operate year-round, excluding bank holidays and the Christmas to New Year week, with opening hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Little Quackers was rated 'GOOD' in all areas by Ofsted, a testament to their commitment to quality childcare. The facility has been renovated to a high standard, providing a nurturing space for both nursery and preschool-aged children, as well as offering before and after-school clubs.

What it's like

Leaders strive to provide a safe space for all children to settle and feel comfortable in. Strong key-person relationships enable children to freely explore the resources and engage in the learning experiences that staff provide. Leaders place importance on supporting families, offering extra support, such as information sessions and a flexible approach to working together.

Family-ownedFlexible childcare optionsOfsted rated goodYear-round careBefore and after school club

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an hourly rate which varies depending on the child's age. Separate rates are offered for holiday club and after school care.

Good to know

  • Hourly rates are structured according to the child's age band.
  • Separate rates apply for holiday club and after school care.

Key facts

Session types

Hourly rates, Emergency/ad hoc care, Fixed permanent sessions

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 7:00 -18:30

Age range

3mths-8yrs

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School

Last inspected 27 February 2025 · Nina Harvey

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

Leaders strive to provide a safe space for all children to settle and feel comfortable in. Strong key-person relationships enable children to freely explore the resources and engage in the learning experiences that staff provide. Leaders place importance on supporting families, offering extra support, such as information sessions and a flexible approach to working together.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders provide exceptional support for families from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Staff have a good understanding of what children need to learn and how to support this.
  • Overall, staff support children's communication and language development well.
  • Staff are good at extending children's learning during both adult-led group times and in their own chosen play.
  • Staff are consistent in supporting children to remember the rules and expected behaviours.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to use the correct pronunciation of letter sounds to develop children's literacy skills further
  • 2build on staff's skills in consistently supporting all children to engage with the high-quality learning experiences offered.
Inspection #10376597 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they value this good communication and like the ideas and suggestions to support their children to make progress at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders provide exceptional support for families from disadvantaged backgrounds. For example, they use funding to provide extra sessions, meals and access to support available from the local community centre. Staff work very closely with parents and external agencies. This joined-up working improves outcomes for all children and provides consistency in their care and education.

Outdoor space

Staff provide many opportunities for children to explore the spacious outdoor area and learn about making healthy choices. They support children to enhance their physical skills, such as playing with balls, ride-on-toys and climbing equipment.

Parent Reviews of Little Quackers Nursery & Pre School

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Inspection history

Date: May 2019

  • February 2025Good
  • May 2019Good

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