Opening hours
Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm
Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School, located in Oundle, Peterborough, registered in 2012, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery operates weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm, 51 weeks a year, offering full day care.
The dedicated team of 21 childcare staff, 20 of whom hold Level 2 or higher early years qualifications, ensures a high quality of care and education. The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, with a strong focus on language development, where children are encouraged to use new words and engage in discussions, even relating to complex topics like the process of making bread.
The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with an experienced and knowledgeable lead who works closely with external agencies to provide targeted support. Children are warmly welcomed, supported to develop independence and self-care skills, and are encouraged to develop positive behaviour through consistent guidance.
The setting also offers enriching extra-curricular activities, including weekly swimming lessons for pre-school children and visits to local farms, expanding children's learning by connecting them with the wider community.
What it's like
Children are warmly welcomed as they arrive, eagerly discussing their interests and recent experiences with the friendly staff who greet them. They appear confident, secure, and engaged throughout the nursery. Staff build strong relationships with children, which helps to inspire children's learning and development. Children of all ages are confident and motivated, and are supported to develop their vocabulary through skilful staff interactions.
Warm WelcomeStrong RelationshipsAmbitious CurriculumExcellent SEND SupportIndependence BuildingEnriching Activities
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School
Last inspected 30 May 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are warmly welcomed as they arrive, eagerly discussing their interests and recent experiences with the friendly staff who greet them. They appear confident, secure, and engaged throughout the nursery. Staff build strong relationships with children, which helps to inspire children's learning and development. Children of all ages are confident and motivated, and are supported to develop their vocabulary through skilful staff interactions.
Inspector highlights
- Children are warmly welcomed and are confident, secure, and engaged.
- Staff build strong relationships with children, inspiring their learning and development.
- Children are supported to develop their vocabulary through skilful staff interactions, using words like 'yeast' and 'dough'.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support.
- Staff expand children's interests by following their cues, such as an interest in aeroplanes and flying.
- Parents speak highly of the quality of care and support provided by staff.
- Pre-school children attend weekly swimming lessons and go on educational visits to local farms.
- Staff support children to develop independence and self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and using tools.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and promote children's interests first.
Areas to develop
- 1Strengthen staff's planning of group times to enable all children to take part without interruption.
Inspection #10335600 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs and disabilities lead is experienced and knowledgeable. She has good relationships with agencies that offer support to children with SEND. She implements agreed focused targets and strategies for children. Staff swiftly recognise children with additional needs and ensure timely support, which ensures they make the best possible progress.
EAL / language support
Children with speech and language delays are supported by staff to use simple sign language and visual aids to enhance their communication.
Parent Reviews of Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School
5.0
(1)
April Stone
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: April 2011
- May 2024Good
- June 2018Good
- January 2017Outstanding
- April 2015Outstanding
- April 2011Good
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