Little Angels Childcare
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Ellesmere Port for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023. Open since 2007, with 30 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Cheshire West and Chester
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cheshire West and Chester from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
CH66 1NNWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 17 January 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy as they enter this warm and friendly pre-school. Staff provide a calm and relaxed atmosphere. This enables children to settle quickly and feel secure in the safe environment. All children are confident as they engage in activities and seek out friendships as they freely play and explore. Staff have established close bonds with the children. They are very knowledgeable about their key children. Staff use assessment well and invest time into getting to know the children. Staff plan activities around children's interests and consider what they need to learn next.
Children behave well. They listen to staff and cooperate during activities. Children focus as they follow instructions during adult-led activities. For example, children practise their pincer grip as they make marks using cotton buds and squeeze pegs onto containers. The children show reliance when they play outside. They can be seen practising their physical skills on tricycles and scooters. At times when children fall or slip, they show motivation and keep on trying as they continue to explore the outdoor space. Children learn the key skills they need to succeed in their lives. Leaders recognise that since the COVID-19 pandemic, some children need a little more support as they learn to share, take turns and develop their social skills. This support is offered calmly and consistently by patient staff.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to enhance the organisation of adult-led activities, to reduce transition time and maximise learning time n strengthen the use of the supervision process further, to help staff identify clear targets to raise the quality of teaching even higher.
- 17 January 2023Good
- 9 May 2017Good
- 14 January 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Angels Childcare
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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