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Tina's Tots

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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5.0(14 parent reviews) ·Tina's Tots, Butcher Lane, Leeds, LS26 0DB · Leeds
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Tina's Tots is a private day nursery located in Rothwell, Leeds, catering to children from birth up to 11 years old. The nursery prioritises creating a happy, healthy, and safe environment where children can reach their full potential.

They foster dedication, enthusiasm, and responsibility in their staff, who undergo thorough suitability checks including enhanced DBS, paediatric first aid, and safeguarding training. The curriculum, aligned with EYFS and Birth to 5 matters outcomes, focuses on engaging activities and encouraging children to explore, investigate, and follow their curiosity both indoors and outdoors.

Each child has a key person to track their development, with daily observations sent to parents via Tapestry. Owned by Christina, a qualified teacher with extensive experience, the nursery incorporates a structured "school feel" with adult-led experiences.

Tina's Tots prides itself on inclusivity, welcoming all children and striving to meet diverse needs despite limited inclusion funding. " The nursery emphasises open communication with parents, working together to support each child's development and well-being, while using visual aids and engaging children in creating rules to foster self-control and confidence.

They promote respect, understanding, equality, and diversity, utilising Makaton and PECS for communication, and encourage positive social interactions and independence.

Our ethos

Our mission is to allow all children to feel "It's good to be me!"

What it's like

Children form special friendships with their peers as they play and learn in this caring and friendly nursery. Staff are quick to respond to children's needs, offering cuddles and reassurance to those needing extra support, making children happy and emotionally secure.

Private Day NurseryCaters for Birth to 11 yearsExperienced and Qualified StaffFocus on School ReadinessInclusive Environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged as flat rates for full or half days. Prices are inclusive of breakfast, two hot cooked meals, and two snacks. Payments are accepted through various methods including tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees include breakfast, two hot cooked meals, and two snacks.
  • Accepts workplace voucher schemes, tax-free childcare, BACS, and cash payments.

Key facts

Opening hours

Government funded hours are only for 38 weeks a year.

Food

Parent fees include two hot cooked meals, two snacks and breakfast.

Age range

Birth- 11

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full day, half day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tina's Tots

Last inspected 13 December 2022

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 form special friendships with their peers as they play and learn in this caring and friendly nursery. Staff are quick to respond to children's needs, offering cuddles and reassurance to those needing extra support, making children happy and emotionally secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form special friendships and are emotionally secure.
  • Children show curiosity and develop problem-solving skills through activities like exploring ice.
  • Staff effectively support children's physical development, from navigating space to building large-muscle skills.
  • Children enjoy listening to stories and confidently use new words, with staff reinforcing vocabulary.
  • Children become absorbed in their play, behave well, and develop independence in hygiene routines.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that planned activities and experiences consistently support children to achieve their next steps and build on their already good progress
  • 2further strengthen existing hygiene routines by ensuring that staff wash their hands after supporting children to wipe their noses.
Inspection #10265418 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff use picture cards to help develop children's communication skills and understanding. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works well with outside agencies, and care and education plans are regularly reviewed, ensuring children with SEND make good progress.

Outdoor space

Older children learn how to navigate space and avoid obstacles as they play chasing games with their friends in the nursery's large garden. They develop their balance and coordination as they ride bikes. Toddlers enjoy helping to sweep the leaves in the outdoor area, helping children build their large-muscle skills.

Parent Reviews of Tina's Tots

5.0
(14)
Rachel Benson
3 years ago

My daughter has attended Tina's Tots since it opened in 2019 when she was 10 months old. She loves attending nursery and has made some greats bonds with the staff. The nursery have a good amount of teacher led time and free play and my daughter has come on leaps and bounds and they are preparing her well for primary school. The staff are always professional and enthusiastic which is one of the reasons we like sending our children here. My son has recently started to attend in the caterpillar room and seems happy to be there. I would definitely recommend Tina's Tots to others.

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Stacy Sanders
3 years ago

My daughter has been with Tina's Tots since she was 10 months old and has now just turned 4. She loves nursery and is always talking about all of her friends she has there, staff members included! The staff are so kind and caring with all the children, you can tell they genuinely love their jobs and enjoy helping the children to learn and play. I would 100% recommend this nursery and will be sad when she leaves for school!

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Lisa Harrison
2 years ago

I have 2 children that go to Tina's Tots and both of them absolutely love it. They have supported the children excellently at each stage of their development and they learn so much every day. One of my children has additional needs and from day 1 they have been amazing! They have done absolutely everything to ensure that he has the right support and they have also helped us as parents with their knowledge and skills working with children with extra needs. I would 100% recommend this place, the staff are just amazing and this nursery was the best decision I ever made!

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Rachel Hartley
3 years ago

We absolutely love Tina’s Tots nursery. Having tried a previous setting for our little boy that was unsuccessful we were nervous about Henry starting another nursery. However from day one we were made to feel welcome, supported and Henry truly cared for. The staff are warm and smiley, they plan a range of exciting and engaging topics for the children as well as lots of extra curricular activities that families can participate in. Our little boy is thriving at this nursery and his progress is clear to see even at the young age of 2. The communication from staff is excellent we receive regular photos and emails with updates. We really appreciate the staff here and everything they do for the children and would recommend them for anyone with young children.

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Stephanie Hunter
2 years ago

Both my children attend Tina’s Tots. I have one in baby room and one in the bigger room. They absolutely love their days at nursery and I intend of keeping g them there until they’re ready to start full time school. The staff are brilliant and are always happy to support!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2021

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good
  • June 2022Requires improvement
  • April 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2021Inadequate
  • October 2021Inadequate

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