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Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove # Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Lakes Estate Community Centre, Fern Grove, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ · Milton Keynes Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove, established in 2016, provides term-time childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years in Milton Keynes. The setting operates from 9am until midday, midday until 3pm, or full-time from 9am until 3pm. The highly caring and passionate management team and staff provide a warm welcome, helping children to feel a sense of belonging and quickly at ease. Children arrive happily, are highly motivated, concentrate well and engage for long periods in activities. The curriculum focuses on physical, communication, and personal development, building age-appropriate skills for school or their next stage in learning. Staff ensure all children are included, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator actively supports children with SEND. Children are curious and eager to learn, participating in a wide range of interesting activities and experiences both indoors and outdoors. Staff use Makaton and visual aids to support children's communication and language. Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals ensure consistency and inclusion in children's learning, as highlighted in their latest "Good" Ofsted inspection on 2nd July 2024. What it's like The management team and staff are very caring and passionate. They offer children a very warm welcome helping them to feel a sense of belonging and at ease. Children arrive happily, settle quickly, and are highly motivated, concentrating well and engaging for long periods in activities that interest them. Caring and passionate staff Warm welcome for children Curious and motivated learners Focus on communication and personal development Makaton and visual aids used Effective parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 2 July 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The management team and staff are very caring and passionate. They offer children a very warm welcome helping them to feel a sense of belonging and at ease. Children arrive happily, settle quickly, and are highly motivated, concentrating well and engaging for long periods in activities that interest them. Inspector highlights - The management team and staff are caring and passionate, providing a warm welcome for children. - Children are curious, eager to learn, and highly motivated, engaging for long periods in activities. - The curriculum focuses on children's physical, communication, and personal development, building skills for school. - Staff use Makaton and visual aids to support children's communication and language. - Effective partnerships with parents and other professionals ensure consistency and inclusion in children's learning. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consider how they model language to help all children learn the correct pronunciation of words to support their language development even further - 2 review and adjust daily routines to ensure they do not have a negative impact on children's learning and development Inspection #10350904 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254471) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10350904 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254471)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536356) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Lakes Estate Community Centre, Fern Grove, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.72716/51.98027/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Milton Keynes - [Day nurseries in Milton Keynes](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-tinkers-preschool-fern-grove-mk2-3hq-ey536356) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff ensure they include all children, including children who are disadvantaged and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Most recent inspection 2 July 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254471) ## Frequently asked about Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove ### How did Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove working on improving? ### Which funded hours does Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove accept? ### How does Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove support children with SEND? ### Is Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove suitable for under-twos? ### What strengths stand out at Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Tinkers Preschool@ Fern Grove. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Bletchley Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool Milton Keynes · MK2 3DD 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/bletchley-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-mk2-3dd-ey553978) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Eaton Mill Nursery Milton Keynes · MK2 3AH ](/nursery/eaton-mill-nursery-mk2-3ah-ey319429) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Palace Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK2 2LN ](/nursery/the-palace-day-nursery-mk2-2ln-ey341118) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Highfield House Nursery Milton Keynes · MK17 9AA ](/nursery/highfield-house-nursery-mk17-9aa-ey545595) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Teeny Queeny Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK17 0EB ](/nursery/teeny-queeny-day-nursery-mk17-0eb-ey476744) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase Milton Keynes · MK3 5HP ](/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-holne-chase-mk3-5hp-ey473036) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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