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Little Stars (Workington)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·30a Church Road, Harrington, Workington, CA14 5PT · Cumberland
Number of places
21 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Cumberland

About this day nursery

Little Stars (Workington) Limited, registered in 2007, is a childcare setting located in Harrington, Workington. The nursery operates year-round from Monday to Friday, offering sessions from 7 am until 6 pm, catering to up to 21 children aged 0 to 4.

With a team of five childcare staff, including four qualified to Level 3 and the manager holding a Level 4 early years qualification, the nursery demonstrates a commitment to providing quality care and education. This setting focuses on creating a welcoming and secure environment where children feel emotionally supported and eager to explore.

The well-planned curriculum, designed to build on children's existing knowledge, and strong partnerships with parents contribute to children's readiness for their next stage of learning, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating experience for all.

What it's like

Children are greeted at the door in this welcoming nursery by friendly and affectionate staff, who form well-established, trusting relationships. This supports children in feeling safe and secure, fostering their emotional well-being. Children delight in physical play, exploring outdoors and developing both large and small muscle skills. They are eager to explore from the minute they enter the nursery.

Welcoming environmentStrong parent partnershipsWell-planned curriculumPromotes healthy lifestylesCommunity engaged

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Stars (Workington)

Last inspected 19 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are greeted at the door in this welcoming nursery by friendly and affectionate staff, who form well-established, trusting relationships. This supports children in feeling safe and secure, fostering their emotional well-being. Children delight in physical play, exploring outdoors and developing both large and small muscle skills. They are eager to explore from the minute they enter the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted warmly by friendly and affectionate staff, fostering well-established, trusting relationships.
  • Children's emotional well-being is well supported as they feel safe and secure.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff sharing information and guidance to promote children's best outcomes.
  • The manager provides a well-planned curriculum with activities that build gradually on children's knowledge.
  • Children's communication and language is generally well supported through calm interactions, narrative during play, and engaging stories and songs.
  • Staff implement mathematical language into children's everyday activities.
  • Staff promote healthy lifestyles by helping children make healthy meal options and training as oral health champions.
  • The manager fosters community engagement through activities like beach visits and learning about wildlife.
  • The manager supports staff well-being through monthly supervisions, ensuring they feel valued and supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to develop skilful questioning techniques that encourage children to express their own ideas and further support their language development.
Inspection #10280124 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by knowledgeable staff who work closely with parents and other professionals, attending meetings, completing referrals, and implementing strategies consistently to ensure good progress.

Outdoor space

Children delight in physical play in the fresh air, with babies enjoying tummy time and older children mastering climbing apparatus and skillfully riding wheeled vehicles.

Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • July 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • November 2014Good
  • January 2014Requires improvement
  • January 2010Good
  • December 2008Good

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