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Teddies Nursery in Leicester

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Countesthorpe Academy, Winchester Road, Leicester, LE8 5PR · Leicestershire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Teddies Nursery, established in 2022, is a welcoming childcare setting in Leicester, offering full-day care for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open all year round, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, the nursery closes only for Christmas and bank holidays.

Parents, visitors, and children consistently receive a warm welcome, with staff dedicated to understanding each child's individual needs and preferences. New children benefit from tailored settling-in sessions to help them feel safe and adapt to the nursery environment.

The curriculum is designed around children's interests and developmental stages, ensuring engaging and progressive learning experiences. Staff are committed to meeting the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

They effectively use observations and assessments to identify learning gaps and collaborate closely with parents and other professionals to secure additional support, which ensures every child makes good progress. Outdoor play is a key feature, where staff encourage consideration and care among children; older children often hold hands with younger ones, helping them count steps and safely participate in games.

Mealtimes are calm and relaxed, fostering independence and an awareness of food allergies. The nursery also actively prepares children for their next stage of education, building their confidence and fostering a positive attitude towards learning.

Leaders at Teddies Nursery ensure staff feel valued and supported, promoting well-being through effective strategies and offering frequent training opportunities.

What it's like

Parents, visitors and children receive a warm and friendly welcome from staff. Staff get to know children and their families well, understanding individual needs. New children are provided with tailored settling-in sessions to help them adapt and feel safe.

Tailored settling-in sessionsIndividualised learningOutdoor social playCalm mealtimesSEND supportSchool readiness

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year around, except for Christmas and bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Teddies Nursery

Last inspected 28 June 2024

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

What it's like to attend

Parents, visitors and children receive a warm and friendly welcome from staff. Staff get to know children and their families well, understanding individual needs. New children are provided with tailored settling-in sessions to help them adapt and feel safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide children with new experiences linked to their interests and next stages of learning.
  • Staff provide plenty of activities to support children's social skills, helping them learn about being considerate and taking care of each other.
  • Mealtimes for children are calm and relaxed, encouraging independence and developing awareness of food allergies.
  • Staff support children to be ready for the next stage of their education, helping them build confidence and a positive attitude to learning.
  • Staff feel valued and supported by leaders, with effective strategies to evaluate workloads and promote well-being, as well as frequent training opportunities.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the implementation of the curriculum to effectively support children to get the most out of all learning opportunities
  • 2provide parents with further guidance and ideas of how they can support their children's learning and development at home.
Inspection #10337193 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work hard to ensure that all children's needs are met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use observations and assessments to identify learning gaps and work closely with parents and other professionals to access additional support, ensuring good progress.

Outdoor space

While playing games outdoors, staff help children of all ages to learn about being considerate and taking care of each other. Older children hold hands with the younger children and help them to count each step they take, helping them to safely join in with the game.

Parent Reviews of Teddies Nursery

5.0
(2)
Ryan Hill
3 years ago

Both our sons have/are attending Teddies. They have been brilliant and we saw our boys development come on whilst with Helen and crew. They are extremely caring and professional.

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hannahsmells poo
5 years ago

I go to the school near by i was walking to pe and i saw a kid get ran over with a toy car it was funny

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Inspection history

Date: June 2024

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good

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