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Tots R Us

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·Elvington Primary School, Eythorne, DOVER, CT15 4AN · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Tots R Us is a calm and welcoming nursery in Dover, operating since 1997, and was rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 16th January 2024. 30 am to 3 pm on weekdays.

Staff are dedicated to helping children become enthusiastic and independent learners, upholding high expectations for all. They offer precise levels of support and challenge, tailored to individual learning needs, especially during planned activities.

Children also benefit from engaging in purposeful and exciting activities during independent play, such as helping to make play dough. The curriculum is carefully designed to consider the varied age and stage of the children, incorporating activities like games that teach sharing, turn-taking, counting, and mathematical vocabulary.

There is a strong focus on children's emotional well-being, with staff providing empathy and support and designated areas for children to manage their feelings. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support, with leaders, staff, parents, and other professionals collaborating closely on individual plans, ensuring good progress.

The nursery also provides meaningful outdoor learning experiences, with trips to local amenities like a café, farmyard, and forest school, to deepen children's understanding of their community and the wider world, including different cultures and climates.

What it's like

Children thrive at this calm and welcoming nursery. Staff help them to become enthusiastic and independent learners and have high expectations for all. Staff provide precise levels of support and challenge that meet every child's individual learning needs, particularly during planned activities. Children also benefit from access to purposeful and exciting activities in all areas, during independent play.

Calm and welcomingEnthusiastic learnersHigh expectationsEmotional supportExcellent SEND supportOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

weekday from 8.30am to 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1997

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tots R Us

Last inspected 16 January 2024 · Kate Williams

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 thrive at this calm and welcoming nursery. Staff help them to become enthusiastic and independent learners and have high expectations for all. Staff provide precise levels of support and challenge that meet every child's individual learning needs, particularly during planned activities. Children also benefit from access to purposeful and exciting activities in all areas, during independent play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive at this calm and welcoming nursery.
  • Staff help children to become enthusiastic and independent learners and have high expectations for all.
  • Staff place a high priority on meeting children's emotional needs.
  • Children learn new vocabulary as staff teach them about what makes them stay healthy.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well by the staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and strengthen the arrangements for how staff settle children to further promote children's well-being
  • 2support staff to recognise the importance of correcting any misconceptions to further develop children's language and understanding.
Inspection #10305620 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well by the staff. Leaders work closely with staff, parents, and other professionals to implement children's individual plans. Children with SEND are consistently supported and make good progress.

Outdoor space

Staff regularly provide a variety of meaningful opportunities for children to gain a deeper understanding of their local community and the world in which they live. For example, they plan trips to the nearby café, farmyard, and forest school.

Inspection history

Date: April 2005

  • February 2024Good
  • January 2024Good
  • March 2018Good
  • February 2018Good
  • May 2015Good
  • April 2015Good
  • November 2009Good
  • October 2009Good
  • February 2007Good
  • April 2005Good

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