Lietutis Day Nursery

In November 2022, Lithuanian and English songs, puppet storytelling and beetroot soup gave Lietutis Day Nursery a clear cultural identity. In November 2022, children were learning both languages and exploring Lithuanian dress and food, bringing language learning into ordinary nursery life.

Ofsted rated the nursery Good on 30 November 2022 and judged safeguarding effective. It has capacity for 45 children aged 12 to 60 months, at 19 Norfolk Road, Ilford, IG3 8LQ.

In November 2022, the Pagrandukas story became an interactive puppet activity: children copied actions and made animal sounds as the story unfolded. Books and songs in both languages gave them different ways to practise vocabulary. Counting and alphabet activities also formed part of preparation for school.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, the November 2022 curriculum used children's existing knowledge to plan their next learning experiences. However, activities did not consistently address each child's next step, so some opportunities to stretch learning were missed.

Outside, children used a slide and swings and played ball games in November 2022. These experiences combined movement with practising turns. Learning about cultures beyond their own also featured, but opportunities to explore the surrounding community needed more consistent planning.

At the November 2022 inspection, Ofsted found that children needing SEND support benefited from individual learning plans, coordination with outside specialists and timely help. This gave support a practical structure rather than leaving it at a general intention.

In November 2022, staff reassured children who were struggling with their emotions. Daily routines also included practising independence: younger children learned spoon use, while others carried soup bowls to their friends. Lithuanian food, including beetroot soup, was part of mealtimes then.

Communication with families needed attention in November 2022. Staff did not consistently establish whether parents had understood the information shared, limiting how effectively learning could continue at home.

The address is 19 Norfolk Road, Ilford, IG3 8LQ. Opening hours are 07:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, across the year, with bank holidays closed.

In November 2022, the nursery provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four. That is a dated participation statement rather than a current entitlement promise.

• Challenge for each child. In November 2022, activities did not consistently extend individual learning. During a visit, look for how an activity changes as a child masters it.
• Useful daily communication. The November 2022 concern was whether families understood what staff shared. Consider how daily updates would help you continue your child's learning at home.
• Connections beyond nursery. In November 2022, local-community learning needed more consistent opportunities. This matters alongside the nursery's Lithuanian cultural experiences.
• Attendance and funding. Opening hours span 07:00 to 18:00 on weekdays. Which booking patterns and funded-hour terms would apply to your child?

Lietutis merits consideration for families seeking Lithuanian and English language experiences within weekday childcare. Its November 2022 strengths included interactive storytelling and practical independence; individual challenge, parent communication and community learning were the counterweights. Those are useful priorities for assessing whether it fits your child today.