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Tiny Treasures in Lancaster (LA1 4HX)

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·6-8 Winchester Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 4HX · Lancashire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Tiny Treasures Lancaster is a family-operated nursery managed by sisters Lyndsey Hunter, Joanne Steel, and Kerry Maude. It provides a nurturing and comfortable setting for children, fostering their confidence, self-esteem, and a strong sense of belonging.

The nursery's approach to children's learning and development is guided by The Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising play as a key method for young children to learn and develop their thinking skills through interaction and exploration. Located at 8 Winchester Avenue, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4HX, the nursery aims to create a homely atmosphere rather than a large institutional environment.

Our ethos

Tiny Treasures operates using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, viewing play as a central method for children's learning and development. They aim to foster children's confidence, self-esteem, and sense of belonging in a homely atmosphere.

What it's like

Children show they feel safe and thrive in the care of the passionate staff team. They are motivated to learn and immediately engage in the environment filled with areas of interest. Younger children are given lots of sensory experiences to encourage early communication.

Family-runHomely environmentEYFS-led learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are invoiced on a calendar monthly basis. The nursery does not charge for consumables, and parents have the option to pay for hot lunches or bring a packed lunch instead. Government funding is accepted with extra hours charged at standard rates.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Invoiced per calendar month.
  • Optional hot lunches are available, or parents can provide a packed lunch.
  • No consumables are charged.
  • Hours used over funding entitlement are charged at the standard rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tiny Treasures

Last inspected 16 June 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 show they feel safe and thrive in the care of the passionate staff team. They are motivated to learn and immediately engage in the environment filled with areas of interest. Younger children are given lots of sensory experiences to encourage early communication.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show positive attitudes towards their learning through high levels of concentration and enjoyment in their play.
  • Children are developing a love for stories and have access to a range of books inside and outside.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes through targeted support.
  • Managers and staff are good role models and have high expectations for children's conduct, leading to very good behaviour.
  • Managers and staff value and promote equality and diversity throughout the nursery.
  • There is a focus on building strong relationships among the staff team and supporting their well-being.
  • Partnership working is strong, with parents reporting positive experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1engage further with families and support them to extend their children's learning at home
  • 2support staff to focus sharply on what children need to learn next within activities
Inspection #10207901 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes. Referrals for additional support are swift. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator goes above and beyond to implement targeted support to ensure children's needs are met. While waiting for external agencies to respond, strategies are implemented to ensure progress is made. Any additional funding that children are entitled to is carefully used to have the biggest impact.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a range of books outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Tiny Treasures

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • July 2022Good
  • June 2022Good

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