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The Little Academy Day Nursery # The Little Academy Day Nursery in Bradford (BD2) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 1 Severn Road, BRADFORD, BD2 4LS · Bradford Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Bradford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Little Academy Day Nursery, established in 1999, provides childcare for children aged 0–4 years. 30am until 6pm, the setting offers a welcoming environment where friendly and caring staff build positive relationships with children and their families. This helps children to settle quickly and feel safe and secure, as noted in the February 2024 Ofsted report which rated the nursery as 'Good'. The curriculum is ambitious, preparing children for the next stage of their learning and for school. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and encourage independence, such as helping children to serve themselves at lunchtime and put on their coats and shoes. The nursery prioritises communication and language development, implementing an intervention programme to support speaking and listening skills. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported by a dedicated SENCo who works effectively with outside agencies and parents. ' Parents have commented on how happy their children are to attend and the progress they have made since starting at the nursery. What it's like Friendly and caring staff greet children on arrival at this welcoming nursery. Children are happy to leave their parents and carers, and are eager to see their friends. Staff build positive relationships with children and get to know families very well, which helps children to settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Ambitious curriculum Strong parent partnerships Promotes independence Effective SEND support Focus on communication Outdoor learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1999 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Little Academy Day Nursery Last inspected 12 February 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 Friendly and caring staff greet children on arrival at this welcoming nursery. Children are happy to leave their parents and carers, and are eager to see their friends. Staff build positive relationships with children and get to know families very well, which helps children to settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Managers are passionate about the care and education they offer, with children at the heart of everything they do. - Staff read and sing with children throughout the day, using puppets to enhance storytelling and developing children's love of stories, songs and rhymes. - Managers prioritise promoting children's communication and language skills, implementing an intervention programme to support speaking and listening. - Staff offer opportunities for children to do things for themselves, encouraging independence skills. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported by the SENCo working effectively with outside agencies and parents. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to identify when they can challenge children's understanding further to help identify any misconceptions - 2 ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of children's next steps in their learning so that they can support children's development further. Inspection #10317030 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241651) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Little Academy Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317030 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241651)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/302062) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-little-academy-day-nursery-bd2-4ls-302062) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "children are very happy and love attending the nursery." > "progress their children have made since starting the nursery." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works effectively with outside agencies and parents to provide the support that children need. Staff complete the written progress check when children are aged between two and three years and share this with parents. Outdoor space Staff model mathematical language in their play, for example, using words like "big" and "small" when children climb on the outdoor equipment. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Inspection history Date: May 2011 - February 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - September 2014 Good - March 2014 Inadequate - December 2012 Good - May 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about The Little Academy Day Nursery ### Which funded hours are accepted at The Little Academy Day Nursery? ### How many places does The Little Academy Day Nursery have? ### What ages of children does The Little Academy Day Nursery look after? ### What outdoor learning space is available at The Little Academy Day Nursery? ### How does The Little Academy Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in BRADFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Little Academy Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Sherwood Green Nursery Bradford · BD2 3DX 4.8(46 reviews) ](/nursery/sherwood-green-nursery-bd2-3dx-ey549846) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Eccleshill Bradford · BD2 2EJ 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-eccleshill-bd2-2ej-2678465) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Wellies Day Nursery Bradford · BD2 1NH 4.7(41 reviews) ](/nursery/little-wellies-day-nursery-bd2-1nh-ey478434) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Blessings Nursery & After School Club Manningham Bradford · BD8 7JN 4.8(78 reviews) ](/nursery/blessings-day-care-nursery-bd8-7jn-2516104) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Blossom Nursery Bradford · BD1 3ET ](/nursery/blossom-nursery-bd1-3et-ey424000) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Blessings Nursery Fagley Bradford · BD2 3LT 4.9(37 reviews) ](/nursery/blessings-nursery-fagley-bd2-3lt-2721075) [See all nurseries in BRADFORD →](/search?q=BRADFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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