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Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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3.6(25 parent reviews)
·Little Raccoons Day Nursery, Uxbridge Road, Pinner, HA5 3ZD · Harrow
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

Little Raccoons Day Nursery in Pinner is situated within a park off Uxbridge Road, conveniently located near both Pinner and Northwood. The nursery boasts two spacious rooms and an expansive garden with a variety of activities.

It has received an "Ofsted Rated: Good" rating, indicating a high standard of care and education. Children at Little Raccoons are encouraged to explore and discover the world through a blend of work and cooperative play, fostering creativity and self-expression.

The staff are dedicated to nurturing each child's natural curiosity, while also promoting thoughtful, kind, and considerate interactions among peers to prepare them for mainstream schooling. The nursery provides a stimulating environment with features like a soft play area and even a race track in its large play area.

An in-house chef prepares fresh and hygienic meals daily. Little Raccoons aims to make the transition from home to nursery as seamless as possible, focusing on a happy and fun early learning experience.

Our ethos

At Little Raccoons, we are dedicated to fostering creativity and self-expression in children. We believe that early learning should be a joyful and engaging experience, making the transition from home to nursery as smooth as possible. Our staff encourages children's natural curiosity through a combination of work and cooperative play, helping them develop social skills and independence. We promote thoughtful, kind, and considerate interactions among peers, preparing them for a smooth transition to mainstream school.

What it's like

Children happily arrive at the nursery, excited and eager to start their day and investigate the activities provided. They are greeted by caring and happy staff and leave their parents with ease. Children are confident and good communicators. They are inquisitive; they ask visitors questions and enthusiastically tell them what they like best about their time at nursery.

Ofsted Rated: GoodLarge outdoor play areaIn-house chefFocus on creativity and self-expression

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Morning Sessions (7:30am - 12:30pm), Afternoon Sessions (1:30pm - 6:30pm), Pre-school Sessions (8:45am - 3:45pm), Full Day Sessions (7:30am - 6:30pm)

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:30pm, 51 weeks a year (closed Christmas week)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner)

Last inspected 16 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily arrive at the nursery, excited and eager to start their day and investigate the activities provided. They are greeted by caring and happy staff and leave their parents with ease. Children are confident and good communicators. They are inquisitive; they ask visitors questions and enthusiastically tell them what they like best about their time at nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager ensures that the curriculum for communication and language helps every child to make good progress in their language development.
  • Staff have a clear understanding of what children should learn in their personal, social and emotional development. They discuss children's emotions with them and talk about how their actions might make others feel.
  • Children have opportunities to develop their social skills. Children show respect for one another and build each other's confidence and self-esteem, praising and encouraging one another.
  • Staff support children to make good progress in their mathematical development. They integrate counting into games throughout the day.
  • They discuss how containers are 'half full' or 'half empty'. This supports children to begin to learn early mathematical concepts. Staff take the time to get to know their key children well.
  • Parent partnerships are strong. Parents are invited in to support learning about different festivals.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation and preparation of mealtimes and some group times to ensure that all children are engaged at these times
  • 2ensure that all staff implement consistent behaviour management procedures so that all children gain clear and consistent messages about what is expected of them.
Inspection #10356132 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team is highly attuned to the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This allows it to work with parents and other professionals to ensure that appropriate support is put in place quickly. The ongoing support that these children receive ensures that they continue to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children relish their time outdoors. They know to wear hats and sun cream. Children have ample space to run, climb and balance on the equipment provided. They negotiate space well as they steer ride-on toys, careful not to bump into their friends.

Parent Reviews of Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner)

3.6
(25)
Rupali K
a year ago

Little Raccoons Nursery was an amazing school for my child's growth in various areas, such as social, emotional, and cognitive skills. My child loved going to the nursery and enjoyed interactive indoor play, outdoor garden activities, dance lessons and baking. Our special thanks to Ms Emily(Nursery Manager) for always inviting parents and family to the nursery for Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, birthday of our child and always gave a personal touch to the events. Our special thanks to Ms Veni, Ms Shanika and entire staff of Little Raccoons. They are very hard working, kind and caring. They sent us cupcakes, hand made greeting cards, potted plants and lots of things as memories that we will all cherish. Ms Veni was the first teacher to our child. We will always remember her smile, patience and welcoming attitude towards everyone. Wishing everyone the very best! Thank you Little Raccoons Nursery for all the support and making our child's journey to school indeed a memorable one.

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namrata tank
7 months ago

Little raccoons nursery is a very good nursery in this Pinner area my son is going there 10 to 11 months but his growth is very good he is good learning in this nursery he is not speaking well but when he is going there he is speaking many sentences and nursery staff is very good and supportive thank you so much Emily and all staff members for your support and care you guys are very kind and caring I really recommend this nursery

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Manali Dreamz
5 months ago

One of the experience we had. They don't deliver what they promise. Even after calling her, responses are I am busy right now, will tell you requested info later. Day after same response. They say go to another nursery. Really ?Just save yourself and child.

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Jennifer Blackburn
4 years ago

My son has been attending Little Raccoons Pinner for almost three months and he absolutely loves his “school” and is learning so much. As a mom, I am very happy with our experience with the director (Ms Emily), toddler teachers (Ms, Seher and Ms Hannah) and the entire LR Pinner staff, and the frequent updates, communication and photos shared throughout the day. Our family recently moved to the area from the States and it makes me so happy that my little one has made friends with the other children, as I was worried how he would adjust to living in a new country. The curriculum for toddlers is wonderful, the children participate in a lot of hands on activities, learn how to clean up and serve themselves, and they learn a lot about the world around them (weather, hygiene, animals and plants, etc). I cannot say enough great things about this nursery, my son loves going in each day and we highly recommend :)

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Johanna Collyer
7 years ago

Our daughter currently attends the nursery (Feb 2019) and has been for 6 months now. She is very happy. The nursery stimulate her with a range of activities and she particularly enjoys messy activities and the sport coaches that come in on a weekly basis. The nursery holds events for parents / family members to attend e.g. an afternoon to celebrate grandparents which gives a really personal feel. I can not fault the staff - the ladies who look after her are caring and work really hard to create an engaging, fun environment for the children and truly care about them and their needs. They have taken the time to really get to know my child- her personality, likes, dislikes etc. Management have a clear vision for the nursery to further improve it and I have no doubt that they will. They take time and effort to gather parent views and are passionate about making the nursery the best it can be.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • July 2024Good
  • May 2022Good
  • May 2021Requires improvement
  • February 2018Good

Frequently asked about Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner)

About the setting

Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner) registered in 2017. It operates from a purpose-built building in Pinner, in the London Borough of Harrow. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The provider is in receipt of funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY547285
Registered person
Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Pinner) Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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