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Littleview Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, TN9 2HE · Kent
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Littleview Day Nursery, located in Tonbridge, TN9 2HE, is part of Hillview School for Girls, offering a nurturing environment for young children. The nursery focuses on supporting development across various learning areas, encouraging curiosity and independence in each child.

Located within the school grounds, Littleview benefits from a connection to the wider educational community. The curriculum aims to build foundational skills and foster a love for learning, preparing children for their future educational journeys.

The nursery is dedicated to providing a high standard of care and education, with a commitment to the well-being and growth of every child.

Our ethos

Our nursery believes in creating a nurturing environment where all children feel safe and secure, enabling them to explore, discover, and develop their full potential. We aim to foster a love for learning and curiosity in every child, promoting independence and confidence as they embark on their educational journey.

What it's like

Children of all ages are settled, confident and very happy during their time in the warm and welcoming nursery. Staff embed their chosen curriculum effectively. This helps children to remain eager to participate in the motivating activities that staff plan for them.

Nurturing environmentEYFS curriculumPart of Hillview School for Girls

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Age range

3-4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Littleview Day Nursery

Last inspected 10 May 2023 · Kelly Hawkins

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children of all ages are settled, confident and very happy during their time in the warm and welcoming nursery. Staff embed their chosen curriculum effectively. This helps children to remain eager to participate in the motivating activities that staff plan for them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children feel safe and secure and have high levels of involvement and well-being.
  • There is a highly effective staff team, which is well supported by the dedicated and experienced manager.
  • All staff attend regular and beneficial training and have recently learned about varying ways to support all children to communicate effectively, including using sign language.
  • The manager and staff establish positive partnerships with parents, who speak very highly of them.
  • Staff support all children to make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the monitoring arrangements for consistency of staff interaction with children.
Inspection #10280697 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children's development is evident and impressive.

parents say their children's development is evident and impressive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support all children to make good progress. This includes those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Staff know the individual needs of children and meet them well. For instance, staff use visual signs effectively to communicate with children, where needed.

Outdoor space

Older children explore different ways to move, such as safely climbing up a step ladder and using a hammock to swing with confidence. The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments.

EAL / language support

Staff support all children to make good progress. This includes those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Staff learn key words, such as 'hello', in other languages children speak, such as Japanese. This helps children to learn and celebrate the cultural heritage of their friends.

Inspection history

Date: November 2010

  • May 2023Good
  • September 2017Outstanding
  • October 2014Good
  • November 2010Outstanding

Frequently asked about Littleview Day Nursery

About the setting

Littleview Day Nursery registered in 2002. It is located in Tonbridge, Kent. The setting is open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5pm, term time only. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The setting employs eight members of staff, all of whom hold relevant early years qualification at level 3 and above. This includes three members of staff who have a relevant early years qualification at level 5.

URN
EY242689
Registered person
Hillview School for Girls Academy Trust
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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