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Little Village Learners and Fun Track

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
·Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5AF · Calderdale
Number of places
34 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Calderdale

About this day nursery

Little Village Learners, operating as Mytholmroyd Playgroup, Pre-School & Fun Track out of school club since 2018, has been a cornerstone of the community for 45 years. With a dedicated team of 22 highly trained and long-serving staff, the nursery provides an exceptional childcare service to over 90 families.

They cater to children ranging from 14 weeks to 11 years old, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidelines for development and learning. The nursery received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in October 2023, showcasing their commitment to quality provision.

Children are encouraged to socialise, developing skills through a blend of free play and focused activities. The setting boasts a warm and secure environment that fosters confidence and emotional well-being.

Regular communication with parents is prioritised to ensure each child's individual needs are met, creating a collaborative approach to care and development. The nursery provides healthy snacks and offers an in-house kitchen for nutritious meals.

They also boast engaging play areas such as a sand table, a cosy reading corner, and a water area for under 2s.

What it's like

Children arrive eager to start their day at this nursery and out-of-school club. Staff welcome children and families on their arrival. Children feel happy and safe. Leaders and managers signpost families to local services and share information on healthy eating and oral health. They plan opportunities for children to widen their experiences and develop an understanding of the wider world, such as community walks, library visits, and bus and train rides.

Ofsted Good ratingLong-standing community presenceExperienced and dedicated staffEarly Years Foundation Stage curriculumCaters to a wide age range

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Food

Healthy snacks provided; in-house kitchen for meals

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

14 weeks to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Village Learners and Fun Track

Last inspected 11 October 2023 · Miriam Caldecott

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 start their day at this nursery and out-of-school club. Staff welcome children and families on their arrival. Children feel happy and safe. Leaders and managers signpost families to local services and share information on healthy eating and oral health. They plan opportunities for children to widen their experiences and develop an understanding of the wider world, such as community walks, library visits, and bus and train rides.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff form positive relationships with children and families, helping children settle quickly.
  • Staff plan activities for children to develop their physical skills.
  • Staff support children's language and communication skills.
  • Children follow the routines of the setting, developing a love of stories, songs and rhymes.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well ensuring individual needs are met and children make good progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the effects of the daily routines so that children can remain engaged in their learning
  • 2support staff to use all opportunities to teach children to become increasingly independent in managing their personal needs.
Inspection #10313533 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the positive relationships they have made with staff.

They say staff are personal and take the time to speak with them.

Parents comment that their children have come on leaps and bounds.

They say their children have made progress in their language and social skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well. They identify children's additional needs quickly and do not wait to put plans in place. They work closely with health visitors to complete reviews for two-year-old children, ensuring individual needs are met and all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Staff plan activities and opportunities so that children develop their physical skills. Babies have the space to crawl and use the furniture to pull themselves up. Toddlers climb the steps of a slide and climb on large tyres. Older children run and kick a football in the large outdoor area. They learn to pedal a tricycle around the play area. Pre-school children confidently put their shoes and coats on when going outside.

Inspection history

Date: October 2023

  • November 2023Good
  • October 2023Good

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