Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm
Little Waves Day Nursery, established in 2016, provides childcare from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm, for children aged between 2 and 4 years. The all-year setting, which received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 26th September 2024, focuses on a balanced curriculum tailored to children's interests, ensuring they are happy, confident, and eager to participate in activities.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing independence, with staff supporting children in tasks such as putting on their wetsuits and wellingtons for outdoor play, fostering a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported through collaborative efforts with external agencies and parents.
Staff create individualised plans and offer regular meetings and support for parents through the referral process, using visual aids in the nursery and at home to enhance understanding. The nursery fosters a positive environment where children demonstrate high levels of concentration and good manners, preparing them effectively for school.
Parents consistently praise the committed and knowledgeable staff team for their detailed feedback and the trusting relationships built within the nursery.
What it's like
Children settle quickly and are happy, confident and eager to participate in activities that are carefully planned to support their interests. Staff celebrate children's efforts and successes, making them feel safe and secure. Children show high levels of concentration and use good manners, which helps prepare them for school.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 26 September 2024 · Eileen Grimes
What it's like to attend
Children settle quickly and are happy, confident and eager to participate in activities that are carefully planned to support their interests. Staff celebrate children's efforts and successes, making them feel safe and secure. Children show high levels of concentration and use good manners, which helps prepare them for school.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
the committed and knowledgeable staff team
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported. Staff work alongside external agencies and parents to plan and implement targets to help children reach their potential. Regular meetings and support for parents through the referral process are offered, and staff use pictures to support children's understanding, with parents supported to use these at home.
Staff help and support children to put on their own wetsuits and wellingtons to play outside. Older children show pride as they do this without help.
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