Little Cherubs
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Crewe for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Open since 2019, with 40 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 East
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cheshire East 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
CW1 3TNWhat 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, 11 May 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The staff at this small sessional pre-school pride themselves on being welcoming and inclusive to all children regardless of their ability. A high number of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) attend. Staff work with other professionals to adapt the curriculum where this is required. Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. They understand that mastering all prime areas of learning is key to children's future educational success. Clear routines and boundaries ensure that children understand what is expected of them and help them to settle quickly.
Children are encouraged to make choices, for example between activities and snacks. Staff explain to children that behaviour is also a choice. Children quickly understand that they can make good choices or choices which are not so good.
They understand the consequences of their actions on others or on their own safety. For example, children understand that it is good to help tidy up toys from the floor so that they do not get damaged.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- develop the mentoring of staff to support them to further enhance their teaching skills to drive all children's learning.
- 11 May 2023Good
- 8 June 2022Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Cherubs
- 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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