Little Oak Trees Preschool

Little Oak Trees Preschool's cricket-club setting featured in its November 2023 inspection: children had space to run, build with bricks and explore stories. Based at Leicester Forest Cricket Club in Leicester Forest East, it has capacity for 52 children. At its November 2023 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good and found safeguarding effective.

Children attending in November 2023 were aged two to four. The strongest examples from that period combine practical independence, imaginative play and conversations that extend children's vocabulary.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the November 2023 examples included learning through construction, stories, water play and handling materials. Children tested how to balance their creations and fitted smaller pieces into place, bringing concentration and careful hand movements into their play.

Clay offered another route to physical learning in November 2023. Older children squeezed, poked and shaped it, while conversations about Diwali explained the significance of diya lamps. Books prompted children to discuss travel and contribute to the story; water play introduced unfamiliar vocabulary. These examples give parents a concrete picture of how practical activity and conversation worked together.

Large grassed areas supported running in November 2023. That space matters alongside the smaller-scale work with bricks and clay, giving children different ways to practise movement.

In November 2023, staff encouraged children to manage everyday tasks themselves, including wiping their noses with help from a mirror and returning belongings to their proper places. Children also helped newer companions with coats and offered a hand. Independence and consideration for others were practised through ordinary routines.

Emotional language received attention in November 2023, with staff helping children explain feelings and negotiate over resources. Timers made turn-taking tangible. Staff also discussed children's interests with parents and monitored learning to identify gaps, giving planning a connection to each child's experiences.

Safety arrangements in November 2023 included assessing hazards on the grassed areas, checking visitors' identification and supervising doors. Staff understood how to recognise and report concerns and worked with other professionals to support families when needed.

The address is Leicester Forest Cricket Club, Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PJ.

In November 2023, opening hours were 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Funded early education was provided for children aged two, three and four at that time. These are dated practical details rather than a current attendance offer.

• Stretch and room leadership. In November 2023, Ofsted identified uneven teaching for the most able children and inconsistent leadership between group rooms. Ask how staff now select each child's next learning step and support room leaders.
• Term-time planning. The November 2023 opening pattern followed term time and ended at 3pm. Does the current attendance arrangement fit your family's working hours and holiday needs?

Little Oak Trees Preschool will appeal to families who value a cricket-club setting and the practical learning illustrated in November 2023. Its November 2023 examples show children building, discussing stories and taking responsibility for small daily tasks. The Good judgement provides a dated quality benchmark, balanced by clear improvement priorities around challenge and room leadership. Families considering term-time preschool care have a useful starting point here.