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Lovacott Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe, Newton Tracey, EX31 3QH · Devon
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Lovacott Nursery, located in the village of Lovacott near Torrington, Devon, is a privately owned setting established in 2013, providing childcare for children aged 0-9. The nursery operates weekdays from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm and was rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on November 23, 2022.

The nursery prides itself on a welcoming environment where children are settled, happy, and eager to explore, fostering strong self-esteem through celebrating achievements. With a focus on communication, children benefit from a carefully planned curriculum that emphasises speaking and listening, including learning signs and engaging in rich music and singing sessions.

The dedicated team ensures children develop a wide vocabulary, with staff continually introducing new words and modelling language skills. The nursery effectively supports children's independence during play, helping them make good progress across all areas of learning.

The nursery also actively promotes healthy lifestyles, incorporating exercise and healthy snacks into daily routines, and supports children in managing their behaviour through stories and activities that explore emotions.

What it's like

Children are settled and happy in the welcoming environment created by the caring staff team. They confidently enter the nursery, keen to explore the interesting activities on offer and meet up with their friends. Children show good levels of concentration as they join in fun and exciting group activities, such as music sessions and story time.

Welcoming environmentStrong communication focusSupportive staffGood progressHealthy lifestyles

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lovacott Nursery

Last inspected 23 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are settled and happy in the welcoming environment created by the caring staff team. They confidently enter the nursery, keen to explore the interesting activities on offer and meet up with their friends. Children show good levels of concentration as they join in fun and exciting group activities, such as music sessions and story time.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are settled and happy in the welcoming environment created by the caring staff team, confidently entering the nursery, keen to explore the interesting activities on offer and meet up with their friends.
  • Children behave very well, showing increasing self-esteem as staff recognise and celebrate each achievement.
  • Children benefit from a carefully planned curriculum, with a strong and successfully delivered focus on speaking and listening.
  • Children develop a wide vocabulary, which they use with increasing skill to share their thoughts and ideas.
  • Children become highly involved in their play because staff skilfully enable children to be independent while providing considered support to extend learning experiences.
  • Passionate leaders create a clear vision for high-quality learning experiences for all children.
  • Staff provide a balanced curriculum that covers all areas of learning and successfully incorporates children’s individual interests.
  • Strong partnerships are in place with parents and the local school, resulting in high levels of continuity in children’s care and ongoing education.

Areas to develop

  • 1Continue to monitor and work with the staff team so that all staff members consistently maximise learning opportunities.
  • 2Adapt group activities to enable all children, particularly the youngest, to join in and contribute.
Inspection #10236056 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inspection history

Date: September 2013

  • November 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • September 2013Good

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