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Little Explorers Day Nursery - Pakenham

Day nursery

Little Explorers provides your child with a caring home from home environment, set in a purpose built barn conversion surrounded by open countryside in Pakenham, near Bury Sy Edmunds. The nursery is registered for 30 children who are cared for by our team of highly experienced and qualified practitioners. We take children from 3 months to 5 years and are open 8am to 6pm 51 weeks of the year. We offer the 15 and 30 funded hours all year round or term time only.

We are located just off the A143 near Ixworth, just a short drive to Bury St Edmunds. Providing childcare for those that live in the local villages, or those that travel in to Bury St Edmunds for work.

Our care is tailored to your Childs needs ensuring that they have a balanced learning experience. You know your child best and we will work in partnership with you to help your child learn and develop. Your child will be provided with a key worker who will establish a bond with your child and will plan fro your Child's learning and development

Your child will be given the chance to join with other children to learn, share, laugh and grow together and make strong friendships.

Get in touch now to come and have a look at what we do and how we can care for your child.

Who to contact

Name: Eileen Wardlaw
Position: Manager
Address: 4 Old Hall Barns
Thurston Road
Pakenham
Bury St EdmundsSuffolk
Suffolk
Postcode: IP31 2NG
Telephone: 01359 232111
Email: enquiries@littleexplorers-daynursery.co.uk
Website: http://www.littleexplorers-daynursery.co.uk/
Social Media: Find us on Facebook

Venue Details

Venue: Little Explorers Day Nursery
Address: 4 Old Hall Barns
Pakenham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode: IP31 2NG; View IP31 2NG on a map
Parking available: Yes

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes

Vacancies

Last updated: 28/02/2024
Immediate vacancies: Yes

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 18.00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - Outside our setting we have a ramp to gain entrance to the building, ramps at fire exits and a ramp to access the outdoor play area. When we have individuals who attend the setting who use wheelchairs we can alter the settings layout to suit the individuals needs.
Cultural provisions: Yes - When we have indivduals who attend the setting we ensure that we celebrate and involve their cultures. We do this by working closely in partnership with parents and carers.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - Yes. At are setting we have a rolling 4 week menu for snacks, cooked lunches and tea. These menus contain alternatives for children with allergies, or dietary requirements such as vegatarian or vegan.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes - At our setting we have many experienced staff who have worked with children with additonal needs. We aim to work in close partnership with the parents to ensure that the needs for each individual child is catered for.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Cerebral Palsy
Challenging Behaviour
Eczema
Emotional needs
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Reflux
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Speech and language difficulties

Costs

Details: Information about fees available upon enquiry

Other Details

Facilities: Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Baby facilities, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Garden, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Playroom, Quiet area, Sleeping area, Soft play area, Take children on outings
Cater for over 8s: No
Age Range: From 3 month(s); To 4 Year(s)
Offers Tax Free Childcare: Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY538117

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
23/10/2018	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
28/04/2023	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities: Our named SENDCO is Eileen Wardlaw. The SENDCO supports staff in writing IEP's, carrying out the targets and helping staff to identify and support the needs of children. We use an inclusive approach to SEND, incorporating all children into the room. This can mean a variety of different things to different children, including adapting our room and routines where needed.
Contact: Eileen Wardlaw
Telephone: 01359 232111
Conditions Supported: Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties