Early years · Early years complaint outcome
Little Explorers Day Nursery
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- Inspection datesingle source
28 Sept 2026
- URN verified
EY491501
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mixedEarly years provider met a safeguarding action on outdoor risks after a regulatory visit; remains registered.
Ofsted received concerns about safety, premises, accidents, toilets and supervision after a notified matter about sleeping arrangements. A visit on 24 September 2026 found the provider had acted on sleeping arrangements, but one requirement was not met, so an action was set to remove risks, especially in the outdoor area. On 2 October 2026 the provider responded and Ofsted was satisfied the action had been met. The provider remains registered.
Going well
- Provider acted on sleeping arrangements and staff followed safer sleeping requirements.
- Staff completed further training on recognising and managing potential risks.
- Provider improved its knowledge and understanding of managing risks in the outdoor area.
- Additional safety measures were put in place to keep the outdoor area safe for children.
To improve
- Take all reasonable steps to remove risks to keep children safe, particularly in the outdoor area.
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No standout praise found.
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No strong criticism found.
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- Pages
- 2
- Words of findings
- 396
- longer than usual (typical 281)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 36, typical 42
- Average sentence
- 18 words
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- 1
- typical 1
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- 5%
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Summary of outcome
All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.
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Summary of outcome
On 10 July 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to sleeping arrangements. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of any person who cares for children. On 26 August 2026, we received several concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment, accident and injury, toilets and intimate care and supervision of staff.
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Summary of outcome
On 24 September 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was meeting some of the requirements. The provider had taken action relating to sleeping arrangements and had ensured that all staff following safer sleeping requirements and revisited training on correct procedures to follow. However, they were not meeting one of the requirements. We have issued an action for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.
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Summary of outcome
n take all reasonable steps to remove risks to keep children safe, with particular regard to the outdoor area.
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Summary of outcome
We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.
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Summary of outcome
On 02 October 2026, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of managing risks, particularly within the outdoor area. All staff had undertaken further training to strengthen their understanding of recognising and managing potential risks and additional safety measures to ensure the outdoor area remains safe for children. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare action raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.
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Publication of complaints
We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.
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Publication of complaints
We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.
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Publication of complaints
For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .
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