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Little Rockets Childcare - Eastbourne

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Wartling Road Community Centre, Wartling Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7PT · East Sussex
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Little Rockets Childcare operates two nurseries in Eastbourne, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Their philosophy centres on encouraging children to aim higher together, fostering a sense of community and ambition from an early age.

The nursery caters to a broad age range, ensuring comprehensive care and developmental opportunities tailored to each stage of a child's growth. They are committed to transparency and parental involvement, as evidenced by their detailed policies on various aspects of childcare, from behaviour management to health and safety.

The team comprises dedicated and qualified professionals, continuously striving to uphold high standards of care and education. Little Rockets Childcare also actively supports parents in navigating childcare funding options, offering flexibility in session arrangements to accommodate diverse family needs, and is registered to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Our ethos

Little Rockets Childcare's philosophy centres on encouraging children to aim higher together, fostering a sense of community and ambition. They are committed to transparency and parental involvement, and are registered to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

What it's like

Children arrive eager to play, settle well and are happy and safe. They benefit from plentiful opportunities to develop communication and language, explore the natural world through activities such as gardening and pumpkin exploration, and are encouraged to be independent.

EYFS CurriculumFlexible SessionsExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Hourly rate under 2 years£8.00 / hour
  • Consumable cost per attendance under 2 years£2.00
  • Hourly rate 2 years£7.50 / hour
  • Consumable cost per attendance 2 years£2.00
  • Hourly rate 3-4 years£6.75 / hour

Key facts

Opening hours

Term time only, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3pm

Age range

0-4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Rockets Childcare - Eastbourne

Last inspected 31 October 2022 · Victoria Salisbury

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 eager to play, settle well and are happy and safe. They benefit from plentiful opportunities to develop communication and language, explore the natural world through activities such as gardening and pumpkin exploration, and are encouraged to be independent.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle well and are eager to play and learn.
  • Strong language-rich environment supporting communication and listening skills.
  • Good opportunities to explore the natural world and develop healthy eating habits.
  • Adults have high expectations and promote children's independence and confidence.
  • Positive relationships with external agencies; effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the processes for supervision and monitoring of staff to identify more precise professional development opportunities to develop knowledge and skills even further.
Inspection #10228839 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders work with external agencies and the local authority and receive regular specialist support to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They use funding to increase staff numbers so children benefit from one-to-one focused support.

Outdoor space

Children are provided with a range of outdoor experiences, including exploring pumpkins, planting and creating an outdoor garden and setting up a wormery. The setting shares the '50 things to do' project with families to support children’s outdoor experiences.

Parent Reviews of Little Rockets Childcare - Eastbourne

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: December 2013

  • October 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • December 2013Good

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