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Lostock Tiny Tots Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Vicarage, Station Road, NORTHWICH, CW9 7PS · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
44 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

Lostock Tiny Tots Pre-School, located in Northwich, Cheshire, is a "Good" rated childcare setting established in 2012. It offers a stimulating environment where children aged 2-4 can learn and explore, with a strong focus on outdoor play in its large garden.

The preschool operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm, providing full-day care. The dedicated team of eight childcare staff, all holding early years qualifications ranging from Level 3 to Level 6, ensures a high-quality education.

Children are encouraged to be ambitious and resilient, tackling challenges like climbing rope ladder swings and developing positive self-esteem through staff encouragement and celebration of achievements. The setting also focuses on fostering collaboration and social skills, as children learn to work together and support each other during activities.

What it's like

Children at this setting are curious and arrive ready to learn, eagerly exploring the large garden. Outdoor learning is a key focus, and children are provided with appropriate clothing to play outside at all times, where they are happy and safe. Children are encouraged to be ambitious and develop resilience by tackling challenges like climbing rope ladder swings.

Large gardenOutdoor learning focusedResilience encouragedAmbitious childrenCollaborative play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lostock Tiny Tots Pre School

Last inspected 29 April 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at this setting are curious and arrive ready to learn, eagerly exploring the large garden. Outdoor learning is a key focus, and children are provided with appropriate clothing to play outside at all times, where they are happy and safe. Children are encouraged to be ambitious and develop resilience by tackling challenges like climbing rope ladder swings.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are curious and arrive ready to learn, eagerly exploring the large garden.
  • Outdoor learning is a key focus, with appropriate clothing provided for all-weather play.
  • Children are encouraged to be ambitious and develop resilience through challenging activities like climbing rope ladder swings.
  • Children learn about living things and life cycles through hands-on experiences with animals and caterpillars.
  • Staff interactions and an engaging environment contribute to high-quality education.
  • Staff assess children weekly to plan activities that focus on individual learning needs, helping all children make good progress.
  • Staff encourage children to work together and collaborate, fostering social skills.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to identify signs of abuse and complete daily risk assessments.
  • Leaders consider how to utilise additional funding to maximum effect, including dance classes and promoting creativity with large loose parts.
  • Professional development opportunities for staff are tailored to meet individual needs, with good practice shared with parents to ensure continuity in learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop opportunities for older children to follow routines, so that children are fully prepared for school.
Inspection #10235854 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff tailor activities and interactions to children's needs, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Outdoor learning is a key focus at this setting. Children are provided with appropriate clothing to enable them to play outside at all times. They eagerly explore the large garden, engaging in physical activities like climbing, balancing, and swinging.

Parent Reviews of Lostock Tiny Tots Pre School

5.0
(1)
Samantha Sloan
9 years ago

Both my daughters went here as well as friends children and the staff were wonderful.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • April 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • June 2013Good
  • January 2013Good

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