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The Little Learners Childcare # The Little Learners Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 1 Stanhope Terrace, Bideford, EX39 3JZ · Devon Number of places 30 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Learners Childcare is an early years provision located in Bideford, offering a unique and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Founded by a qualified teacher, the nursery focuses on a play-based approach to learning, specifically designed to develop pre-writing motor skills, alongside physical and social development, all in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance. The curriculum incorporates a distinctive writing programme where children explore a new mark each week, aiding in the formation of letters, numbers, shapes, and patterns. Each engaging one-hour session provides opportunities for messy play, painting, play dough activities, sand exploration, scribbling, movement, and dance within a secure and enjoyable setting. The aim is to prepare children for their transition to nursery and reception education. Beyond daily sessions, Little Learners also provides birthday party services, where they set up a tailor-made class at a chosen venue and manage all the clean-up. The setting encourages parental involvement by offering insights into how to continue the learning journey at home. Our ethos Little Learners Childcare is founded on a play-based learning approach aligned with the EYFS, focusing on developing pre-writing skills, physical and social development. The curriculum includes a weekly mark-making exploration to aid letter and number formation, preparing children for school. The nursery also encourages parental involvement to extend learning at home. What it's like Children happily arrive and are warmly welcomed by their friends. Babies and toddlers wave and smile brightly at each other across the nursery. Children of all ages quickly settle into their play. They are effectively supported by staff who know them well. Play-based learning Pre-writing motor skills focus EYFS aligned curriculum Messy play activities Birthday party services ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://discoverbideford.co.uk/bideford-regeneration-strategy) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 - 18:00 Age range Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Term time / All Year All Year Session types One hour sessions ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Little Learners Childcare Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10332867 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244766)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656084) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-little-learners-childcare-ex39-3jz-2656084) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Little Learners Childcare Last inspected 21 March 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 Children happily arrive and are warmly welcomed by their friends. Babies and toddlers wave and smile brightly at each other across the nursery. Children of all ages quickly settle into their play. They are effectively supported by staff who know them well. Inspector highlights - Leaders are passionate about the service they provide. They have a clear ethos for the nursery and communicate this well to staff. - There is an effective key-person system. Leaders ensure staff are well-trained and have a good knowledge of child development. - Staff ensure there is a language-rich environment. They sing songs and nursery rhymes to children at regular points in the day. - Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. Staff introduce concepts in a way that is appropriate to their age and stage of development. - Children are confident and resilient. They demonstrate great perseverance as they play. Areas to develop - 1 develop adult interactions with children, especially babies and toddlers, to give them more to time to think and communicate their ideas - 2 provide more opportunities for older children to move energetically to develop their physical skills even further. Inspection #10332867 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244766) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with leaders to ensure that children with additional needs have the support they need. Parents appreciate the steps staff take to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Staff support children to take managed risks. For example, they teach them when they might be at risk of harm and how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they help children to decide if they are playing too close to a wall in the outdoor area. Inspection history Most recent inspection 21 March 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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