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Small Wonders Day Care Nursery (lea Green)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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3.9(7 parent reviews) ·Small Wonders, 15 Chester Lane, St Helens, WA9 4DA · St Helens
Number of places
156 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
St Helens

About this day nursery

Small Wonders Day Care Nursery operates four locations in St Helens, providing high-quality childcare within stimulating and welcoming environments. Each nursery fosters a learning atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop and explore.

They offer age-appropriate spaces, including separate sleep rooms for undisturbed rest. The nurseries prepare healthy and nutritious meals in 5-star rated kitchens and aim to provide enriching activities.

Some locations feature enhanced activity centres specifically designed for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) aged 8 to 18. Large car parks are available for convenience and safety.

The Lea Green site, in particular, is designed to inspire play, exploration, discovery, and growth across three age-specific rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, each with access to secure outdoor areas. Parent rooms are also provided for observations and confidential discussions with staff.

What it's like

Well-qualified and experienced staff welcome children into this safe and inclusive setting. The acting manager has embedded a robust key-person system which helps staff to build strong and caring relationships with children. The enthusiastic and dedicated acting manager has a clear ambition for all children to succeed and plans the curriculum with a focus on communication and language.

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small Wonders Day Care Nursery (lea Green)

Last inspected 2 May 2024 · Lynn Richards

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Well-qualified and experienced staff welcome children into this safe and inclusive setting. The acting manager has embedded a robust key-person system which helps staff to build strong and caring relationships with children. The enthusiastic and dedicated acting manager has a clear ambition for all children to succeed and plans the curriculum with a focus on communication and language.

Inspector highlights

  • Partnership with parents is a strength of the nursery.
  • Physical development is sequenced as children move through the setting.
  • Children are encouraged to develop their self-care skills.
  • The nursery works hard to promote equality and diversity.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is committed to ensuring that children with SEND receive appropriate support.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to plan learning experiences that encourage all children to remain focused and develop high levels of involvement and engagement.
Inspection #10335183 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The acting manager has high aspirations for all children and works tirelessly to ensure that all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from the full curriculum. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is committed to ensuring that children with SEND receive appropriate support, developing robust plans and making swift referrals. Children with SEND receive timely intervention and make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

The acting manager, in partnership with other professionals, made changes to the outdoor area. As a result, all children can safely access and benefit from the outdoor learning environment.

Parent Reviews of Small Wonders Day Care Nursery (lea Green)

3.9
(7)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2018

  • May 2024Good
  • June 2018Good

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