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Llangrove Leapfrogs

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Llangrove CE Academy, Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6EZ · Herefordshire
Number of places
18 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Herefordshire

About this day nursery

Llangrove Leapfrogs is a childcare setting rooted in the community, guided by a committee of parents and dedicated professionals. They offer nurturing and stimulating care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, alongside extended care options for primary school-aged children.

The nursery encourages individual growth, fostering each child's interests through a blend of free play, independent exploration, and structured activities. Their environment features spacious indoor and outdoor areas, including a dedicated classroom for quiet reading, sensory play, arts, and cookery.

Children can enjoy a tailor-made outdoor space with a pirate ship, sandpit, mud kitchen, water play, and vegetable gardens. Situated next to Llangrove CE Academy, Leapfrogs ensures a smooth transition for preschool children moving into primary school.

The team focuses on understanding each child's unique preferences, supporting their independent play, and nurturing their curiosity and imagination within a safe and secure setting.

Our ethos

Llangrove Leapfrogs fosters individual growth by encouraging a blend of free play, independent exploration, and structured activities, nurturing children's curiosity and imagination. They focus on understanding each child's unique preferences and supporting their independent play within a safe and secure setting.

What it's like

Children who attend this nursery are happy. They are greeted warmly as they arrive by staff who know them well and are attentive to their individual needs. Children are confident and make choices in their play, becoming independent in self-help skills.

Community-runIndoor and outdoor playSchool co-location

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Llangrove Leapfrogs

Last inspected 16 January 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • improve the organisation of the premises; with specific regard to the door leading to the school and the temperature of the playroom for sleeping children after lunch.

What it's like to attend

Children who attend this nursery are happy. They are greeted warmly as they arrive by staff who know them well and are attentive to their individual needs. Children are confident and make choices in their play, becoming independent in self-help skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager and committee have had a positive impact on the quality of care and learning.
  • Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings, supporting their well-being and professional development.
  • Planning is based on children's individual interests, ensuring progress in their learning.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy the time spent outdoors, engaging in physical play and learning about nature.
  • Children develop literacy skills through listening to stories and looking at books.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of the premises; with specific regard to the door leading to the school and the temperature of the playroom for sleeping children after lunch.
  • 2support staff to extend activities, so that children are fully involved and make the very best progress
  • 3seek additional support or advice in a timely way when there are possible concerns about a child's development.
Inspection #10270164 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the care and learning their children receive.

they receive lots of information about their child's day and what they are learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where staff have concerns that there are gaps in children's speech and language, they do not seek advice or support in a timely manner to ensure children receive any additional support they may need.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend outdoors. They dig with diggers in the sand pit, ride bikes and manoeuvre cars with dexterity. They learn about nature as they plant seeds.

Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • January 2023Good
  • October 2021Good
  • January 2019Good
  • October 2014Good
  • November 2010Good
  • June 2009Good

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