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Tiny Adventures in Macclesfield (SK11 0LD)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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2.5(2 parent reviews)
·Lyme Green Hall, Lyme Green Park London Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0LD · Cheshire East
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Tiny Adventures Ltd operates two nurseries in Macclesfield, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery focuses on a holistic approach to early years education, offering a variety of engaging activities designed to develop children's social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

They emphasise outdoor play, with large outdoor spaces, including a woodland garden and a maze at the Learning Zone site, and a spacious garden at the Lyme Green site, encouraging exploration and physical activity in all weathers. The curriculum incorporates the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with activities like Forest School at Lyme Green, French classes with Jolly Polyglots, Jacappella music sessions, and Fizzytots physical activity programmes.

Healthy eating is a priority, with nutritious meals prepared fresh, adhering to a low sugar and no added salt policy, and catering to individual dietary needs. Parents can stay connected with their child's daily progress and development through the ParentZone app.

The nursery also offers financial assistance through discounts like 15% for full-time places and a 10% sibling discount, as well as flexible payment options for initial invoices. They provide free home and settling-in visits to ensure a smooth transition for both children and parents.

The experienced and passionate staff are trained in paediatric first aid, prioritising the safety and security of all children.

Our ethos

Tiny Adventures Ltd takes a holistic approach to early years education, incorporating the EYFS framework and offering diverse activities such as Forest School, French, music, and physical education. They emphasise outdoor play and exploration in all weathers, aiming to develop children's social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

What it's like

Staff follow children's interest and encourage them to lead their own learning. Children have great fun playing outdoors, using natural resources to make things and developing their imaginations. Staff also support children's emotional well-being, helping them to identify feelings and regulate emotions, ensuring individual needs are met and preparing them for their next stage in learning.

Forest SchoolHealthy Eating FocusParentZone AppOutdoor PlayFlexible Hours

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Healthy and nutritious meals prepared fresh, with a low sugar and no added salt policy. Caters to individual dietary requirements, religious/cultural beliefs, allergies, and parental wishes. Winners of the Golden Apple award and holds 5* rating from environmental health.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm.

Session types

flexible hours

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiny Adventures

Last inspected 16 November 2023

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

Staff follow children's interest and encourage them to lead their own learning. Children have great fun playing outdoors, using natural resources to make things and developing their imaginations. Staff also support children's emotional well-being, helping them to identify feelings and regulate emotions, ensuring individual needs are met and preparing them for their next stage in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear curriculum intent in place, and staff have a good understanding of how to sequence it to support children's progress.
  • Staff support children to develop good attitudes towards their learning, participating and engaging in activities.
  • Staff support children to develop their communication and language skills, modelling new words and promoting good speech development.
  • Staff support children to develop their physical skills through obstacle courses and active games.
  • Leaders have secure systems in place to support staff, including mentoring for new staff and a well-being champion.

Areas to develop

  • 1tailor staff professional development to help them to meet all children's individual needs and help them to maintain consistently good levels of engagement.
Inspection #10303298 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery and staff.

They feel that communication is a real strength and that they are kept well informed about their children's learning and development.

Parents also comment that the strong relationships that staff build with children supports them to settle and overcome separation anxiety.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They tailor the support they give children to ensure that their needs are met and that they make the progress in their learning and development that they are capable of.

Outdoor space

Children have great fun in the outdoor area. They use the natural resources to make 'pasta' for lunch and gather resources to make a house for the 'little pigs'. Children are confident and enjoy practising their counting skills as well as running with freedom in the outdoor area.

Parent Reviews of Tiny Adventures

2.5
(2)
Jack Ray
2 years ago

Send you emails saying you owe £0.00 and then 18 months later send debt collectors after you for an imaginary sum.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: January 2019

  • November 2023Good
  • June 2023Inadequate
  • January 2019Good

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