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My Little Kingdom

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Old Miners Hall, Stonyflat Bank, Prudhoe, NE42 5FW · Northumberland
Number of places
72 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

My Little Kingdom Day Nursery offers a nature-inspired learning environment across its Prudhoe and Ashington locations. Catering to children aged 0-5 years, the nursery prides itself on an ethos of "Learning with Nature," heavily influenced by the Forest School approach.

Children are encouraged to explore and connect with the natural world, fostering holistic development through investigation, outdoor activities, and creative thinking. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising strong relationships among parents, teachers, children, and the broader community.

The nursery provides all meals and snacks, and incorporates community engagement through visits to local beauty spots, allotments, shops, and parks. Daily communication journals for babies and secure online journals for all parents ensure transparent communication about each child's day and development.

My Little Kingdom strives to activate children's natural desire to learn within a supportive and engaging outdoor setting.

Our ethos

My Little Kingdom's ethos is "Learning with Nature," deeply rooted in the Forest School approach. They aim to foster holistic development by encouraging children to explore and connect with the natural world, activating their innate desire to learn in a supportive outdoor setting. The nursery integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and values strong community relationships.

What it's like

Children are settled and happy in the nursery. Their well-being is supported, and they develop positive relationships with staff. Children are confident and eager to play and learn, actively choosing where to play and encouraged to be independent. They demonstrate excellent behaviour, taking turns and displaying positive attitudes.

Nature-inspired learningForest School approachCommunity engagementWholesome food providedSecure online journals

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by branch location and session type, including full days, morning, afternoon, and midday options. All fees include daily meals and snacks.

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of two sessions per week is required.
  • All meals and snacks are provided throughout the nursery day.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Morning Session, Midday Session, Afternoon Session

Food

All meals and snacks are provided throughout the nursery day.

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 7:30am – 6:00pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for My Little Kingdom

Last inspected 27 January 2022

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

What it's like to attend

Children are settled and happy in the nursery. Their well-being is supported, and they develop positive relationships with staff. Children are confident and eager to play and learn, actively choosing where to play and encouraged to be independent. They demonstrate excellent behaviour, taking turns and displaying positive attitudes.

Inspector highlights

  • The skilled manager has high expectations for the nursery and a clear vision for the environment and what children need to learn.
  • Staff carefully consider children's interests and use these to extend children's learning.
  • Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop early language.
  • Children's independence is promoted both indoors and outdoors.
  • Staff are well supported and have opportunities to access training and extend their learning and professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the needs of all children during sleep and transition times, so children have wider opportunities to access the resources available.
Inspection #10220629 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are highly complimentary about the setting and feel supported by the staff.

Parents feel that they are kept up to date with their children's learning through weekly galleries and their child's online learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. For example, staff use visual aids and children have individual targets to support their learning. There are links in place with professionals.

Outdoor space

Children explore an exciting, well-resourced outdoor environment which challenges their physical skills and supports their understanding of the world. Older children make bird feeders and talk about why the birds need the food in wintertime. Children climb and balance outdoors, clearly enjoying the freedom to explore, and confidently use all of the resources available.

Parent Reviews of My Little Kingdom

5.0
(2)
Nathan Briggs
3 years ago

Great friendly child minders, would highly recommend 10/10

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Inspection history

Date: January 2022

  • March 2022Good
  • January 2022Good

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