Opening hours
07:30-18:00, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and a staff training day. Closed from 16:00 Christmas Eve until the first working day in January.
Brook Babes Little Learners
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Leeds
About this day nursery
Brook Babes Little Learners is a childcare provider focused on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where each child's individual needs are met, allowing them to flourish and reach their full potential. Founded in 1995 from a parent's desire for exceptional childcare, the nursery aims to offer peace of mind to working parents.
They operate multiple locations, including settings in Wetherby, Boston Spa, and Bramham, alongside out-of-school clubs. The nursery prioritises parental involvement, viewing parents as key partners in a child's development.
They also provide comprehensive support for children with special educational needs and adhere to robust safeguarding policies. The curriculum is designed to foster learning and growth, supported by a healthy eating programme.
The nursery offers various government funding schemes to make childcare more accessible, which can be spread across the year or concentrated during term-time.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and keen to meet their friends and staff, confidently investigating exciting resources. They behave well, showing kindness and consideration, and staff encourage them to talk about their feelings and learn expected behaviours. This positive environment ensures all children enjoy their nursery sessions.
Safe, nurturing environmentIndividualised careMultiple locationsParental involvementGovernment funding accepted
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Brook Babes Little Learners
Last inspected 29 June 2023 · Jan Harvey
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and keen to meet their friends and staff, confidently investigating exciting resources. They behave well, showing kindness and consideration, and staff encourage them to talk about their feelings and learn expected behaviours. This positive environment ensures all children enjoy their nursery sessions.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders plan and organise the curriculum well, focusing on children's emotional well-being and communication and listening skills.
- Staff have a very effective key-person system and detailed knowledge of children and families, ensuring children feel safe and their needs are met.
- Staff build strong links with local schools and professionals to ensure a positive transition for children moving on to school.
- Children develop very good language and communication skills, with staff constantly holding conversations and introducing new vocabulary.
- Overall, staff's interactions with children are strong, encouraging them to follow interests and challenging their thinking.
Areas to develop
- 1improve the strong relationship with parents and carers to share even more ideas with them to help continue children's learning at home
- 2support all staff to follow agreed approaches, so practice is consistent when helping pre-school children to learn about letters and sounds
- 3consider the impact of the times younger children have to sit and wait, so that valuable learning time is not wasted
Inspection #10299766 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents share how happy they are with the progress their children are making.
They express how they value the communication they receive.
However, some parents say they would find it beneficial to receive even more ideas on how they can help their children learn at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work well with families to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Additional funding the nursery receives is effectively spent to ensure it has the biggest impact on children's learning and development.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy plenty of exercise, and staff consistently encourage their understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Inspection history
Date: April 2014
- June 2023Good
- December 2017Outstanding
- April 2014Good
Frequently asked about Brook Babes Little Learners
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