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Total Tots in Morecambe (LA4)

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Langridge Way, Morecambe, LA4 4XF · Lancashire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Total Tots Nursery, established in 2003, offers high-quality childcare for children from birth to five years old. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, with a late session available until 6:00 pm upon request.

They provide a stimulating learning environment with a focus on both planned activities and free-choice exploration, including dedicated outdoor play areas. The nursery is structured into age-specific rooms: a baby room for infants up to 15 months, a 15 months to 2 years room, a 2-3s room, and a preschool area.

Each room maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios, ensuring individual attention and support for development. Additional activities such as Hartbeeps classes, Yoga Bears, and optional swim school classes are available for various age groups.

Total Tots is committed to supporting children in their journey towards school readiness, fostering personal and social development, language skills, and overall well-being. They also work with parents to facilitate access to government funding for childcare.

Our ethos

Total Tots Nursery provides a stimulating learning environment for children aged birth to five, balancing planned activities with free-choice exploration. They focus on developing personal and social skills, language, and overall well-being to foster school readiness.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and settle quickly in this busy nursery. They are encouraged to express their feelings and develop a strong sense of self. Staff provide a stimulating environment with a variety of resources and activities, leading to good progress in learning across the nursery.

Established 2003Age-specific roomsOutdoor play areasSchool readiness focus

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, separating children aged under two from those aged two to five. Charges are based on full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions, with an optional late extension. Funded sessions are subject to additional non-core daily or half-day charges.

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

  • An additional non-core charge is applied to both full-day and half-day funded sessions.
  • A late session extension is available from 5:30pm to 6:00pm.

Key facts

Opening hours

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

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Total Tots

Last inspected 18 May 2023 · Dawn France

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 receive a warm welcome and settle quickly in this busy nursery. They are encouraged to express their feelings and develop a strong sense of self. Staff provide a stimulating environment with a variety of resources and activities, leading to good progress in learning across the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are encouraged to talk about how they are feeling and develop a strong sense of self.
  • Staff provide a stimulating array of resources and activities, leading to good progress in learning.
  • Children enjoy a range of physical activities, developing physical skills and coordination.
  • Children of all ages love sharing books with adults, developing a love of books and extending their vocabulary.
  • Children enjoy interesting outings into the local community, making connections between their play and the world around them.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop planning across the nursery to ensure that children's experiences consistently build on their existing knowledge and skills
  • 2use ongoing staff development to embed consistent teaching approaches.
Inspection #10285919 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Those children who receive additional funding, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well supported. Staff are skilled in identifying additional needs early and work in partnership to help all children make the best progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a range of physical activities including climbing and balancing. They also take responsibility for daily outdoor safety checks alongside staff.

Parent Reviews of Total Tots

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2014

  • May 2023Good
  • October 2017Outstanding
  • February 2014Good

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