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Sparkles # Sparkles Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 133 New Village, Ingleton, Carnforth, LA6 3DJ · North Yorkshire Number of places 14 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery It seems I am unable to access the content of the Sparkles website to provide a detailed "About Us" section or other requested information. The provided URL leads to a security checkpoint, preventing me from extracting any data. I cannot determine the nursery's unique selling points, educational philosophy, or operational details without access to the site content. What it's like Children arrive happy and are eager to begin their day, independently choosing activities and engaging in a range of interesting and stimulating experiences. They have good relationships with staff who have high expectations, model new skills, and introduce vocabulary to enhance their learning. Children are well-behaved, polite, and supported to learn about feelings, displaying kindness and respect towards each other. ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.myed.com/nurseries/sparkles-ey548493) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sparkles Last inspected 18 August 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and are eager to begin their day, independently choosing activities and engaging in a range of interesting and stimulating experiences. They have good relationships with staff who have high expectations, model new skills, and introduce vocabulary to enhance their learning. Children are well-behaved, polite, and supported to learn about feelings, displaying kindness and respect towards each other. Inspector highlights - The curriculum covers all areas of learning, with the manager outlining clear learning goals for independence, confidence, and social/communication skills. - The manager and staff reflect on activities to extend children's learning and are aware of the learning intent behind them. - Children have access to a wide range of books tailored to their age and stage, supporting their communication, language, and literacy skills. - Children have good communication skills, confidently chatting with staff about their home life and experiences, and staff enhance their language. - Children's independence is promoted well through age-appropriate tasks like handwashing before meals. - Staff work together effectively, knowing all children and responsively addressing their physical and emotional needs. - Parents are kept informed daily through diaries and discussions, receiving advice to enhance learning at home. - Established relationships with local schools support effective transitions. - The manager and staff keep up-to-date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. Areas to develop - 1 support babies to develop deeper levels of interest, focus and curiosity, especially in the outdoor environment - 2 develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to promote continuity in children's learning and development - 3 strengthen monitoring of staff performance to focus professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching. Inspection #10198929 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194372) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sparkles Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10198929 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194372)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548493) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sparkles-la6-3dj-ey548493) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are active and have plenty of opportunities to play outside each day. Older children run around and use ride-on toys to develop physical skills, and they engage in imaginative play by mixing mud and water. However, babies have fewer opportunities to extend their learning outside and are not always as involved as older children in some outdoor experiences. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022 Date: June 2021 - August 2022 Good - June 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Sparkles ### Is Sparkles a day nursery or preschool? ### What is Sparkles working on improving? ### How can Sparkles be contacted? ### Whereabouts is Sparkles? ### What are the strengths of Sparkles? ## About the setting Sparkles registered in 2017. The nursery employs three members of childcare staff, two of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY548493 Registered person Armstrong, Rebecca Anne Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Carnforth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sparkles. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kidz Day Nursery Carnforth · LA6 3BT ](/nursery/kidz-day-nursery-ltd-la6-3bt-ey479648) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.2 mi ### The Mulberry Bush at Casterton Carnforth · LA6 2SG ](/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-at-casterton-la6-2sg-ey481764) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.9 mi ### Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club Carnforth · LA6 2NP ](/nursery/smile-day-nursery-out-of-school-club-la6-2np-ey264983) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 7.4 mi ### Hornby Day Nursery Lancaster · LA2 8JP ](/nursery/hornby-day-nursery-limited-la2-8jp-ey411888) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.0 mi ### Freda's Community Playgroup and Pre-school Settle · BD24 0BU ](/nursery/freda-s-community-playgroup-and-pre-school-bd24-0bu-2612286) [See all nurseries in Carnforth →](/search?q=Carnforth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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