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Little Stars at The Beeches

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·The Beeches Child and Family Centre, Rimington Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0NP · Lancashire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Little Stars at The Beeches, registered in Accrington in 2013, provides childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 2 to 4. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday during term time only, with sessions running from 9am until 12pm and 1pm until 4pm.

The dedicated team of three childcare staff, all holding Level 3 early years qualifications, ensures a well-organised and nurturing environment. Children are encouraged to explore their interests through a curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge and abilities, fostering good progress from their individual starting points.

The setting places a strong emphasis on developing children's independence, understanding of differences, and social skills through engaging activities and strong partnerships with parents and the local primary school. Located at The Beeches Child and Family Centre, Rimington Avenue, Ferne Gore, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 0NP, Little Stars at The Beeches offers a supportive and stimulating environment where children feel safe, secure, and eager to learn and play.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled as they leave their parents at the door, eagerly entering the well-organised nursery environment. Staff plan a curriculum based on children's interests, building on what they already know. Children are eager to participate in activities, thoroughly enjoying tasks like making 'potions and spells'.

Good relationshipsChild-centred curriculumStrong partnershipsSensory playIndependence skills

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Stars at The Beeches

Last inspected 10 October 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled as they leave their parents at the door, eagerly entering the well-organised nursery environment. Staff plan a curriculum based on children's interests, building on what they already know. Children are eager to participate in activities, thoroughly enjoying tasks like making 'potions and spells'.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled, eagerly entering the nursery ready to have fun in the well-organised environment.
  • Staff plan a curriculum based on children's interests, extending their learning across all areas.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in making 'potions and spells' and are encouraged to describe their actions.
  • Children learn to keep themselves healthy, understanding the importance of handwashing and serving themselves meals.
  • Strong partnership working with the local primary school helps prepare children for their move to school.
  • Staff plan sensory play experiences, adapting interactions to support children's enjoyment and extend learning.
  • Children are developing an understanding of differences, learning to be respectful and discussing what makes them unique.
  • Children develop good social skills, make friends, and are kind to each other, sharing resources willingly.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance the support given to parents for home learning ideas, in order to extend children's development further.
  • 2Strengthen ways to monitor staff's professional development to ensure training is fully understood and used to enhance the quality of learning experiences for all children.
Inspection #10355157 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff monitor children closely to identify any gaps in their development and work closely with other professionals.

Outdoor space

Staff offer plenty of opportunities for fresh air and a range of activities in the well-resourced outdoor area. This offers opportunities that support children to develop their physical skills, such as climbing and balancing on play equipment.

Inspection history

Date: March 2014

  • October 2024Good
  • March 2014Good

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