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Lynton Childcare # Lynton Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 85 Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8BP · Leicestershire Number of places 18 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lynton Childcare, located in Barwell, Leicester, is a warm and welcoming nursery registered in 2003. It operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions available from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The nursery prides itself on its varied and exciting curriculum, which is designed to build on children's interests. Children are encouraged to be independent, with older children confidently using the toilet and washing their hands, and all children learning to serve their own meals. The nursery fosters a strong sense of community and care, with children encouraged to look after the nursery's pet rabbits and water the herbs and vegetables they are growing. They also learn about the natural world, showing an interest in insects and bees. Lynton Childcare provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children and has a dedicated management team committed to driving improvements. Parents consistently praise the homely atmosphere and the good progress their children make at Lynton Childcare. What it's like Children enjoy attending this homely and welcoming nursery. They settle quickly with the help of warm and encouraging staff and begin to explore resources and activities. Children access a varied, exciting curriculum that builds on their interests. They explore a pestle and mortar, using their fine-motor skills to grind down chalk and mix it with sand, and then use water and wooden spoons to make a paste. Homely environment Varied curriculum Independence fostered Caring staff Nature-focused learning ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lynton Childcare Last inspected 4 August 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enjoy attending this homely and welcoming nursery. They settle quickly with the help of warm and encouraging staff and begin to explore resources and activities. Children access a varied, exciting curriculum that builds on their interests. They explore a pestle and mortar, using their fine-motor skills to grind down chalk and mix it with sand, and then use water and wooden spoons to make a paste. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy attending this homely and welcoming nursery and settle quickly with the help of warm and encouraging staff. - Children access a varied, exciting curriculum that builds on their interests. - Children show good levels of independence, with older children confidently using the toilet and washing their hands. - Younger children explore rhythm as they take part in musical activities, moving their bodies to the music and joining in with actions. - Children learn about the natural world, caring for pet rabbits and watering herbs and vegetables. - Parents talk about the homely, welcoming feel of the nursery and are happy with their children's progress. - Staff provide healthy and nutritious meals, promoting children's understanding of good oral health practices. - Staff have high aspirations for children's behaviour, gently reminding them to use manners and be kind to friends. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen the monitoring of staff practice to provide better coaching and support, improving the implementation of planned activities. Inspection #10138584 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193795) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lynton Childcare Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10138584 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193795)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257288) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 85 Shilton Road, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8BP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.34085/52.56843/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leicester - [Day nurseries in Leicester](/search?q=Leicester) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lynton-childcare-le9-8bp-ey257288) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children effectively use small-motor skills to create perfumes in the inviting outdoor area, snipping herbs, smelling and guessing them, and carefully handling funnels. They also appreciate and learn about the natural world, observing insects and expressing interest in bees, with staff providing information on bees and interesting items like honeycomb. ## Parent Reviews of Lynton Childcare 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUOpa5QgX0TUYnsaXY74ITMJajrMWwXa4FAuo1_te1FmVDb5Aws=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) LEE RANDALL 3 years ago Amazing nursery. Great Staff. Such a friendly environment. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPcHM2aXZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48775a566b105f13:0x4b829e9b16ce0db1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJnmbTO9rwTiGTjyj5D9QcGHqr8vLsIwHJ60TJ6hAf-7HTIng=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Luisa Da Silva 4 years ago Best childcare in Barwell, nothing to add just perfect [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXcEppYjR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48775a566b105f13:0x4b829e9b16ce0db1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWT9OosKgEP6ST6hH4-yR9alNbEgJMkV4VO_O2GmKSc-4WJpSM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Helen Clarke 6 years ago Brilliant nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzMThHSHZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48775a566b105f13:0x4b829e9b16ce0db1) Reviews from Google for Lynton Childcare. 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