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Total Tots in Morecambe (LA3)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·
5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Balmoral Children Centre, Balmoral Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 1HH · Lancashire
Number of places
58 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Total Tots Nursery in Morecambe Balmoral, established in 2008, offers quality childcare for children aged from birth to 5 years. Located inside The Venue, conveniently close to the seaside, the nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, with a late session available until 6:00 pm upon request.

The nursery is open all year round, closing only on Bank Holidays. The facility is divided into age-specific rooms: the Starfish room for 0-2 year olds, catering to up to 12 children with a 1:3 staff ratio and access to their own outdoor space; the Seahorses room for 2-3 year olds, accommodating up to 15 children with a 1:4 staff ratio and access to a shared large outdoor area; and the Dolphins room, a larger Preschool area for 3-4 year olds, providing education and care for up to 31 children with a 1:8 staff ratio, also with access to a shared large outdoor area.

All rooms benefit from planned and free-choice activities, and external activities like Hartbeeps classes for all age groups and Yogabears for preschool children are also offered. The nursery also supports children with toilet training and personal hygiene through dedicated facilities.

Funding for eligible children from 9 months old is available, and parents can book a tour to explore the nursery and address any questions they may have.

What it's like

Children are extremely happy at this welcoming nursery. The bonds between children and their key person are evident. Children quickly settle when they arrive as they are greeted by friendly and caring staff, and they follow routines with ease resulting in good behaviour and developing self-care skills.

Established in 2008Age-specific roomsOutdoor play areasExternal activities like Hartbeeps & YogabearsFunding available

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children under two and those aged two to five. The nursery offers full-day rates as well as half-day morning and afternoon sessions. An optional late session extension is available, and non-core charges are applied to government-funded sessions.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Late session extensions are available from 5:30pm to 6:00pm.
  • Non-core charges are applied to government-funded half-day and full-day sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm (late session available on request from 5:30pm-6:00pm); Christmas Eve & New Years Eve Open: 7:30am - 12:30pm; Closed on Bank Holidays

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Total Tots

Last inspected 13 July 2023 · Kate Martin

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 extremely happy at this welcoming nursery. The bonds between children and their key person are evident. Children quickly settle when they arrive as they are greeted by friendly and caring staff, and they follow routines with ease resulting in good behaviour and developing self-care skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are extremely happy at this welcoming nursery and quickly settle
  • Communication and language are supported particularly well
  • Children are encouraged to be independent
  • Leaders and managers support staff in carrying out their roles effectively
  • Children are developing a good understanding of the wider world

Areas to develop

  • 1devise even better teaching methods to provide children with appropriate levels of challenge in order for them to achieve their full potential.
Inspection #10295233 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children are excited to tell them all about their day

Parents are delighted that their children are happy and content in the welcoming nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works in partnership with agencies and the families of children who need additional support. She talks confidently about the progress that children make and understands what they need to learn next. This effective partnership working means that children receive the support they need to succeed.

Outdoor space

The children very much enjoy playing outside. Older children balance along planks of wood and coloured bricks. All children enjoy making sandcastles as they play in the sand. Babies enjoy rolling balls down chutes and pushing themselves along on the balance bicycles.

Parent Reviews of Total Tots

5.0
(1)
Babs Walker
a year ago

This is a first class nursery. My 4 year old grand daughter loves going to school as she now calls it as she is in pre school there now. All the staff are lovely, and are excellent on assessing and reporting your child's development. My grand daughter has been diagnosed as having a learning disability, which was picked up on very early by the staff there. And from that she has been awarded one to one extra teaching once a week.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2014

  • July 2023Good
  • December 2017Outstanding
  • August 2014Good

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