Little Stars Pre-School in Leicester

Ofsted rating for Little Stars Pre-School

Last inspected 22 November 2022

What it's like to attend

• Children are happy in this friendly pre-school and move around confidently, choosing what they want to play with.
• Children love being physically active, participating in yoga sessions and moving their bodies in various ways, strengthening their arms and legs.
• Children have a positive attitude to their learning, enjoy activities, and use small-muscle skills with control, such as holding a paintbrush.
• The manager supports staff through regular meetings, supervision, and appraisals, helping them reflect on practice and identify training opportunities.
• Staff plan a curriculum that equips children with skills for future learning, encouraging exploration and providing diverse experiences.
• Children behave well and are confident to try activities, exploring textures and tastes, which aids in their development.
• Parents speak highly of the pre-school, praising the friendly and approachable staff who know their children well.
• Children learn about different beliefs and celebrate various festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year, fostering respect for others.
• Staff encourage children to develop self-care skills, helping them prepare for school through activities like handwashing and feeding themselves.
• The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff regularly updating training and knowing child protection procedures.
• The manager ensures robust recruitment procedures and daily risk assessments to provide a safe place for children to play.

• 1Develop opportunities for older children to solve problems and find out what to do for themselves.
• 2Strengthen staff's understanding of how to support younger children who prefer solitary play to help build on and extend the children's skills and knowledge.