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Little Waves Daycare # Little Waves Daycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.0 (1 Google review) · Green Gates Childrens Centre, Keilder Close, Redcar, TS10 4HS · Redcar and Cleveland Number of places 48 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Redcar and Cleveland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Waves Daycare, located in Redcar, has been operating since 2004 and provides childcare for children aged 1 to 9 years. The day nursery has an overall rating of Requires Improvement, but the latest inspection on 2026-03-05 highlighted several positive changes since the previous inspection. Staff at Little Waves Daycare are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, offering sensitive and effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as those previously known to social care. They work closely with external professionals like speech and language therapists and Portage services to ensure tailored support, reflecting advice in individual plans. The day nursery promotes children's physical development with outdoor play, encouraging activities like climbing, balancing, kicking balls, and scooping sand, and children enjoy playing outside. Parents have expressed high satisfaction, noting regular updates on their child's day and progress through staff discussions and an electronic app. While the curriculum for older and more able children needs further embedding, the setting ensures children's safety and provides a happy, well-cared-for environment. What it's like The provider has made improvements since the last inspection, but the curriculum is not securely embedded for older and more able children, and staff are not consistently implementing it to achieve intended learning outcomes. This means children are not making the best possible progress. However, children's safety is assured, and they are happy and well-cared for by staff who know them well. Inclusive culture Strong SEND support Physical development Parent satisfaction Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Waves Daycare Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10372909 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301203)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281723) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.caedmonprimaryschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/A-Guide-for-Parents-Primary-School.pdf) Green Gates Childrens Centre, Keilder Close, Redcar, TS10 4HS ## Explore day nurseries near Redcar - [Day nurseries in Redcar](/search?q=Redcar) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-waves-daycare-ts10-4hs-ey281723) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 9 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Little Waves Daycare Last inspected 5 March 2026 Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - continue to develop the curriculum. For example, by ensuring it includes all areas of learning for older children; by carefully considering how learning experiences will be implemented and by evaluating the impact of the curriculum. Due date: 13/06/2025 What it's like to attend The provider has made improvements since the last inspection, but the curriculum is not securely embedded for older and more able children, and staff are not consistently implementing it to achieve intended learning outcomes. This means children are not making the best possible progress. However, children's safety is assured, and they are happy and well-cared for by staff who know them well. Inspector highlights - Appropriate staff supervision procedures are now in place, and staff feel well supported. - Staff have completed additional training courses, including around safeguarding and promoting children's communication and language. - There has been a strong focus on promoting children's language and communication. - Children's personal development is well supported, with healthy meals, independence, and good hygiene promoted. - Children's physical skills are consistently promoted across the setting. - The procedure for completing progress checks for children has improved, including clearer and appropriate next steps. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen partnerships with other providers to support greater continuity and consistency regarding children's learning. - 2 Leaders should continue to improve staff's skills concerning making the most of all opportunities, including mealtimes, to extend children's learning even further. Inspection #10372909 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301203) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with external professionals, such as speech and language therapists and Portage services, to support children with additional needs. The special educational needs coordinator actively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outside and excitedly inform staff when it has stopped raining. Their physical skills are consistently promoted across the setting through activities such as climbing, balancing, kicking balls, and scooping sand. ## Google Reviews of Little Waves Daycare 4.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW8qDEMCtJY1tiqzHefJprHXEZIiMbjktpn3wrqBaR9inShPU3A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Tom Baldwin 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURROEttaW1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487eefe4c9a44b75:0x6f1a3f7699aecc17) Reviews from Google for Little Waves Daycare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8005781066221538327&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Expected standard in 2026 Date: April 2011 - March 2026 Expected standard - April 2025 Requires improvement - March 2025 Requires improvement - November 2024 Inadequate - October 2024 Inadequate - February 2019 Good - January 2019 Good - December 2014 Good - November 2014 Good - April 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Waves Daycare ### What curriculum approach does Little Waves Daycare follow? ### What is the staff team like at Little Waves Daycare? ### How does Little Waves Daycare support children with SEND? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Little Waves Daycare? ### Which area does Little Waves Daycare serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Redcar Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Waves Daycare. - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 mi ### The Bee Hive Day Nursery Redcar · TS10 1NP ](/nursery/the-bee-hive-day-nursery-ts10-1np-2803923) - [ Provider closed 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Newcomen OOSC Redcar · TS10 1NL ](/nursery/kids-planet-newcomen-oosc-ts10-1nl-2838547) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Rosedene Redcar Redcar · TS10 2RF ](/nursery/rosedene-redcar-ts10-2rf-2855474) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Legs Day Nursery Redcar · TS10 1PP ](/nursery/little-legs-day-nursery-ltd-ts10-1pp-ey262372) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### The Hive Redcar · TS10 1EJ ](/nursery/the-hive-ts10-1ej-2806782) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Redlands Day Nursery Redcar · TS10 1RE ](/nursery/redlands-day-nursery-ts10-1re-508415) [See all nurseries in Redcar →](/search?q=Redcar) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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