Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm
Spinduliukas
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
About this day nursery
Spinduliukas is a well-established childcare setting in Barking, operating since 2017, that provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am to 6pm, all year round, the nursery ensures children feel happy and develop strong relationships with staff and peers, as noted in its latest Ofsted report (January 2024), where it received an overall "Good" rating.
The setting prides itself on its bilingual approach, teaching children in both English and Lithuanian, which helps children develop English alongside their home languages and fosters a strong sense of identity. The curriculum focuses on developing communication, language, physical, and early mathematical skills through engaging activities like singing nursery rhymes, exploring foamy water, and carefully counting objects.
Pre-school children are encouraged to develop independence, putting on their coats and hats before outdoor play, and learning to use cutlery during snack times. The nursery also has a knowledgeable Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator who works with external professionals to provide advice and referrals when necessary.
Parents consistently report feeling supported by the manager and their child's key person, appreciating the open communication and tips for learning at home.
What it's like
Staff provide a welcoming environment where children are happy and develop strong relationships. All children are confident to leave their parents and demonstrate a sense of belonging at the setting.
Welcoming environmentGood progressPhysical developmentBilingual learningStrong parent partnerships
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2017
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Spinduliukas
Last inspected 22 January 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff provide a welcoming environment where children are happy and develop strong relationships. All children are confident to leave their parents and demonstrate a sense of belonging at the setting.
Inspector highlights
- Staff provide a welcoming environment where children are happy and develop strong relationships.
- Children make good progress from their starting points in development at the setting.
- Staff understand how to support children's physical development well.
- Staff ensure that children have experiences to help them to learn about themselves and others.
- The manager supports staff well and they enjoy working at the setting.
Areas to develop
- 1extend staff's understanding of how to further support the youngest children's communication and language skills.
Inspection #10319079 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
they feel supported by the manager and their child's key person, and feel confident to talk to them about any concerns they have
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator is knowledgeable. She works with external professionals to seek advice and make relevant referrals where necessary.
Outdoor space
Pre-school children put on their coats, hats and footwear before they go outside to play.
Parent Reviews of Spinduliukas
5.0
(4)
Arnis Varliux
6 years ago
My sincere thanks to the teachers of this kindergarten for taking wonderful care of our little 'Angel'. 🤗We are immensely happy with your warm communication and dedication to your work. ❤️❤️❤️Gintare
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Edita Cika
a month ago
SIMONA ZELVYTE
6 years ago
Neringa Mmmm
7 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: December 2019
- January 2024Good
- December 2019Good
Frequently asked about Spinduliukas
About the setting
Spinduliukas registered in 2017 and is located in Barking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It opens from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. It is a bilingual setting that teaches children in English and Lithuanian. The setting accepts funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It employs six staff, of whom four hold appropriate childcare qualifications, ranging from level 2 to level 6.
- URN
- EY549454
- Registered person
- Sunshine Childcare London Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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