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Littlesaints Preschool

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2022)
·School Road, EXETER, EX2 9AF · Devon
Number of places
16 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Littlesaints Preschool is dedicated to nurturing young children through a play-based learning approach that aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The preschool focuses on individual learning plans, ensuring each child's interests form the basis of their educational journey.

They aim to prepare children for school by fostering independence, strong communication skills, and social competencies. The curriculum covers prime areas like personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, and physical development, alongside specific areas such as literacy, understanding the world, mathematics, and expressive arts and design.

Through diverse activities including imaginative play, sensory exploration, and cultural learning, Littlesaints promotes an enriching environment where children can develop at their own pace, fostering a love for learning and discovery. The preschool emphasises strong partnerships with parents, encouraging their involvement from induction to regular progress discussions with key persons.

Our ethos

Littlesaints Preschool embraces a play-based learning approach aligned with the EYFS framework, focusing on individual learning plans driven by each child's interests. They aim to foster independence, communication, and social skills to prepare children for school, encouraging a love for learning through diverse activities and strong partnerships with parents.

What it's like

Children are extremely confident and settled in the warm and welcoming pre-school with a very positive approach to learning. Staff promote a strong sense of belonging for each child, greeting every child in a personalised way and adapting interactions to meet emotional needs. Relationships between staff and children are impressive, and children know what is expected of them, eagerly joining in with everyday tasks.

EYFS frameworkPlay-based learningSchool readiness focusCharitable Incorporated Organisation

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers morning sessions running term-time only from Monday to Friday. Fees are charged per day, with additional options for lunch club, last-minute bookings, and early start times for funded children.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Sessions run term-time only, Monday to Friday from 9.15am to 12.30pm.
  • An optional lunch club is available.
  • Additional 15-minute early sessions (9.15am to 9.30am) can be booked for funded children who exceed entitlement.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday mornings from 9.15 to 12.30, term time only (up to 38 weeks per academic year).

Session types

Morning session, Lunch Club, Last Minute Session

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Littlesaints Preschool

Last inspected 13 December 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are extremely confident and settled in the warm and welcoming pre-school with a very positive approach to learning. Staff promote a strong sense of belonging for each child, greeting every child in a personalised way and adapting interactions to meet emotional needs. Relationships between staff and children are impressive, and children know what is expected of them, eagerly joining in with everyday tasks.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's behaviour is exceptional, with staff acting as positive role models to help children understand emotions and develop coping strategies.
  • Staff have a thorough understanding of what they want children to achieve, with high expectations and an ability to motivate children using their interests.
  • The pre-school is highly inclusive, with staff working closely with other professionals to provide early help for children with additional needs.
  • Staff share a vision and passion for the success of the pre-school and are highly reflective, continuously identifying improvements that positively impact children's learning experiences.
  • Partnership work with parents and carers is highly effective, with parents valuing the impressive levels of care and support and feeling fully informed about their child's learning.
Inspection #10263101 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The pre-school is highly inclusive. Staff work closely with other professionals to secure early help for children with additional needs.

Outdoor space

New outdoor mathematical equipment has been purchased to support children in developing understanding of early mathematical concepts, and the children are eager to use it. For example, children enjoy investigating a large set of scales and enjoy the challenge set by staff of making the scales balance. Children learn to take safe risks during their adventures in the outdoor play area.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022

Date: October 2010

  • December 2022Outstanding
  • April 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • October 2010Good

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