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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. The Little Academy Day Nursery # The Little Academy Day Nursery in Bradford (BD5) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 1040 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 8NW · Bradford Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 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 30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Rated as Good by Ofsted on 14th October 2024, the nursery prides itself on offering a calm and caring environment where children are well-supported to feel happy and settled. The dedicated staff, all holding at least a level 3 childcare qualification, ensure a stimulating learning environment that encourages high engagement. The nursery has a robust system in place to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with lower communication skills. Staff regularly monitor language development and have received specific training, using real objects to enhance understanding of routines and new concepts. This approach helps to identify and address any gaps in learning. The nursery also boasts a spacious outdoor area, providing ample opportunities for children to develop physical skills through activities like riding wheeled toys, kicking footballs, and balancing on stepping stones. Parents commend the staff for their support, including assistance with potty training, and appreciate the regular updates on their child's progress via an app and parents' evenings. Leaders are committed to continuous improvement, with plans to further enhance the outdoor learning environment and ongoing staff training to ensure positive learning experiences for all children. What it's like Children are well supported by staff to feel happy and settled at this calm and caring nursery. Leaders ensure the security of the premises and place a high priority on children's safety. The stimulating learning environment supports children to be highly engaged in their learning. Children play well alongside each other and together. Calm and caring Stimulating environment Strong parent links Good communication support Physical play outdoors ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Little Academy Day Nursery Last inspected 14 October 2024 · Samantha Lambert 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 Children are well supported by staff to feel happy and settled at this calm and caring nursery. Leaders ensure the security of the premises and place a high priority on children's safety. The stimulating learning environment supports children to be highly engaged in their learning. Children play well alongside each other and together. Inspector highlights - Children are well supported by staff to feel happy and settled. - The stimulating learning environment supports children to be highly engaged in their learning. - Staff know children well and plan activities and experiences that meet their needs. - Children show that they remember newly learned vocabulary. - Staff promote children's independence skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to understand how to adapt activities and experiences to further extend and challenge children's learning as they play - 2 continue to enhance and improve the outdoor area to broaden children's experiences across the areas of learning when playing outside. Inspection #10369162 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261575) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Little Academy Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10369162 Lead inspector Samantha Lambert Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261575)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699968) 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-ltd-bd5-8nw-2699968) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that they appreciate the support that they receive from the nursery staff, for example, with potty training their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders recognise that some children arrive at the nursery with lower communication skills than expected. Staff carefully monitor children's language skills and have carried out training on how to support children who need further support with their communication skills. Outdoor space Children receive lots of time to develop their physical skills in the spacious outdoor area, practising riding on wheeled toys, kicking footballs and balancing on stepping stones. However, there are fewer opportunities for staff to support children to develop their skills across the other areas of learning. Inspection history Date: October 2024 - November 2024 Good - October 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about The Little Academy Day Nursery ### What is The Little Academy Day Nursery working on improving? ### What do parents value about The Little Academy Day Nursery? ### Is The Little Academy Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How does The Little Academy Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### How many places does The Little Academy Day Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bradford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Little Academy Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Woodroyd Nursery and Children Centre Bradford · BD5 8EL ](/nursery/woodroyd-nursery-and-children-centre-bd5-8el-ey335903) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Bluebells Day Nursery Bradford · BD12 0PD ](/nursery/fearnley-day-nursery-bd12-0pd-2758716) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Willows Private Day Nursery Bradford · BD6 1QL 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/willows-private-day-nursery-bd6-1ql-2529807) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.8 mi ### The Light of The World Community Centre Bradford · BD5 7ES 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-light-of-the-world-community-centre-ltd-bd5-7es-ey387721) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kids Planet Woodside Bradford · BD6 2JY 2.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-woodside-bd6-2jy-2678445) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.1 mi ### Rainbow House Private Day Nursery Bradford · BD12 0TN 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-house-private-day-nursery-limited-bd12-0tn-2791093) [See all nurseries in Bradford →](/search?q=Bradford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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