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Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road, GRAVESEND, DA12 2JY

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

40 children

Key details

Capacity

40 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside was inspected by Ofsted on 5 March 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Staff provide a warm greeting to all children and their families at this friendly and welcoming pre-school. Children arrive happily, giggling with excitement as they quickly settle to explore the many activities and resources. Relationships between staff and children are warm and supportive."

Key strengths

  • Overall, staff have been well informed of theses changes and are implementing them well in practice.
  • The curriculum for communication and language is strong.
  • Staff regularly discuss and share information with each other about the children and what they are learning.
  • Staff show genuine care and affection for the children.
  • The close staff team members work effectively with each other and they regularly reflect and share ideas for good practice.

Areas for improvement

  • Monitor staff practices more effectively to more consistently implement the intended changes, specifically the use of spaces within the learning environment
  • support staff to organise and manage large-group activities more effectively.
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Location

Riverside Community Centre, Dickens Road, GRAVESEND, DA12 2JY

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