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The Early Learning Camp

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·3 Blackhorse Road, Exhall, COVENTRY, CV7 9FW · Warwickshire
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

The Early Learning Camp, based in Exhall, Coventry, distinguishes itself through an 'American Camp' style approach to early years education, aiming to prepare children for primary school and beyond. The nursery serves children from 6 weeks to pre-school age, operating from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm.

Central to its philosophy is holistic child development, fostered through stimulating indoor and outdoor environments, with a strong emphasis on connecting with nature. This outdoor learning, including Forest School sessions, is seen as crucial for encouraging resilience, independence, and a love for learning through hands-on experiences.

The nursery aims to create an enjoyable learning experience that positively impacts children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The team, many of whom are parents or grandparents, are highly qualified and passionate about outdoor learning, ensuring that daily activities are exciting, fun, and align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The Early Learning Camp prides itself on nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning, offering an inspiring and supportive environment that goes beyond basic childcare provision to provide rich opportunities for development.

Our ethos

We believe in holistic child development which is achieved through our stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. All children learn the steps for a successful life through our American style approach which includes so much more than a traditional nursery environment. We believe that the closer children are to nature, the happier they will be which results in better learning opportunities. These sessions form a core part of our ethos, encouraging resilience, independence, respect for nature and deep, meaningful learning through hands-on experiences.

What it's like

Staff are kind and nurturing towards children, helping them to feel safe and secure. They support children in exploring their environment and developing gross motor skills. The curriculum is rich and varied, with excellent outdoor facilities for tailored learning experiences.

American Camp’ style approachForest SchoolOutdoor LearningHolistic DevelopmentMillie’s Mark Award

Pricing & funding

Charges apply for consumables when accessing government-funded hours. Parents can choose to opt out of these additional services and still access their funded entitlement.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • An opt-out policy is available to decline additional services while accessing funded hours.
  • Consumables charges are billed based on the number of funding hours accessed.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:45 am to 6:00 pm

Age range

6 weeks to pre-school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Early Learning Camp

Last inspected 1 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are kind and nurturing towards children, helping them to feel safe and secure. They support children in exploring their environment and developing gross motor skills. The curriculum is rich and varied, with excellent outdoor facilities for tailored learning experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum which follows the lead of the child.
  • Leaders place a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
  • Staff speak highly about how leaders support their mental health and well-being.
  • Children learn about other cultures and religious festivals.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to further embed the curriculum to continually enhance children's learning so they make even more progress
  • 2improve staff organisation when transitioning between nursery activities and routines so children are consistently engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10332486 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that their children are happy and their child has made good progress in their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff celebrate children's differences and complete physiotherapy with children who need it. Staff work well with outside agencies, implementing agreed strategies with them and parents, ensuring children make the best possible progress they can.

Outdoor space

The nursery has excellent facilities for all children to experience the awe and wonder of outdoors. Children receive learning experiences outdoors tailored to their individual needs. They enjoy planting seeds and watching them grow, which are then used to make soups or for parents to take home and cook with children.

Parent Reviews of The Early Learning Camp

5.0
(7)
Sammy Kennell
10 months ago

A Truly Wonderful Time at ELC! My little boy is due to finish four incredible years at The Early Learning Camp, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience he’s had. From day one, ELC has been a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment. The staff are outstanding – kind, patient, and genuinely dedicated to the well-being and development of every child. They’ve taken the time to really get to know my boy, and it’s been so lovely to see the strong, caring relationships he’s built with both the team and his little friends. Over the years, I’ve not only watched my boy grow – I’ve watched the nursery grow too. It’s been fantastic to see ELC expand, with new rooms dedicated to the younger age groups. It’s a real testament to how the nursery continues to evolve and improve, always putting the needs of the children first. The communication from ELC has always been fantastic too – we’ve always felt informed, involved, and supported as parents - the daily photo updates have been a real highlight, giving me a lovely window into my child’s day and all the fun and learning he’s been part of. Thankfully, it’s not goodbye just yet – my little girl is moving up to Honey Pot Cabin, and we’re so excited for her next chapter at ELC. I would wholeheartedly recommend ELC to any family looking for a loving, professional, and inspiring nursery setting.

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Lisa Price
a year ago

My daughter has been part of the ELC since May 2023 and I cannot convey just how happy we are with our choice of childcare provider. Every member of staff is completely committed to providing the children the highest level of care and enrichment. The curiosity approach is fantastic as each child is at the heart of it. The physical environment inside and outside is second to none, to have a outdoor classroom, a camp fire area, mud kitchens and an allotment to name but a few things is truly unique. I feel very involved in my child's care the staff are fantastic at communicating throughout the day and it's lovely to have parent's evening's, termly reports , a parent forum, long transition lead times when a child is ready to move to a new room. my daughter is absolutely thriving in this environment and has come on leaps and bounds. I cannot thank the ELC for their dedication to my daughter and to all the children in their care. If you are looking for a childcare provider who puts your child at the heart of everything then stop looking you have found the right place.

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Sharan Kaur
a year ago

Great nursery, lots of learning development opportunities for the children. Outdoor area set up well for interactive activities & stimulation as well as the indoor area set up good for them to explore & learn. Staff are great, very attentive & caring and will listen to parents concerns and implement any changes accordingly as per parents requests as well as help parents and give advice. Lovely environment, the children are looked after well as the staff act with integrity and care. Would definitely recommend this nursery!

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Katie McElroy
a year ago

Such a brilliant nursery. Seeing my daughter's happiness lets me know that we made the right decision in sending her to the Early learning camp. There are such amazing learning opportunities and she has come on so much since attending.

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Zoe Griffiths
7 years ago

Fantastic holiday club which my son loves attending.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2020

  • March 2024Good
  • September 2021Good
  • February 2020Requires improvement

Frequently asked about The Early Learning Camp

About the setting

The Early Learning Camp registered in 2018. The setting employs 31 members of childcare staff, with 30 holding early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 7. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY553528
Registered person
The Early Learning Camp Ltd
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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