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Little Advocates Montessori Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2023)
·1a, Leylands Lane, Bradford, BD9 5PX · Bradford
Number of places
20 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Little Advocates Montessori Nursery, located in Bradford, BD9 5PX, offers Montessori-based care for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning, promoting independence, creativity, and critical thinking in young minds.

They strive to provide enriching experiences that contribute to each child’s early development, building confidence and preparing them for their future educational journey. The nursery incorporates natural resources into its environment, creating authentic, hands-on learning experiences that connect children with the real world and equip them with essential life skills.

Little Advocates Montessori Nursery has been recognised as "Ofsted Outstanding," reflecting its commitment to high-quality care and education. They also offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate various family needs, including full-time and part-time care, and accept government funding schemes.

Families can choose between term-time funding for 38 weeks a year or stretched funding over 50 weeks, providing flexibility in childcare arrangements. For working parents utilising funding, a voluntary contribution is requested to cover meals and snacks.

Our ethos

At Little Advocates Montessori Nursery, we are dedicated to nurturing a lifelong love of learning from an early age. Our Montessori approach promotes independence, creativity, and critical thinking in children aged 0–5 years. We take pride in the enriching experiences we offer, which play a vital role in each child’s early development, fostering confidence and preparing them for their future learning journey. By incorporating natural resources into our environment, we create authentic, hands-on learning experiences that help children connect with the real world and develop the skills they need for the next stages of life.

What it's like

Children thrive at this highly inclusive and inviting setting, forming wonderful relationships and feeling safe with nurturing staff. They show deep engagement in play, creating imaginary games and demonstrating superb social skills, even taking on roles of parents to care for their "children". Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

Montessori ApproachOfsted OutstandingFlexible SchedulingNatural Resources

Pricing & funding

For children accessing funded hours, the nursery requests a voluntary contribution to cover the cost of meals and snacks. This contribution is charged at a flat rate depending on whether the child attends a half-day or full-day session. No standard non-funded fees are provided in the source.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Voluntary contributions requested for funded sessions to cover meals and snacks.
  • Applies to parents claiming working parents funding.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks are provided, with a voluntary contribution requested for funded children.

Opening hours

08:00 – 18:00

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Advocates Montessori Nursery

Last inspected 10 January 2023 · Emma Allison

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this highly inclusive and inviting setting, forming wonderful relationships and feeling safe with nurturing staff. They show deep engagement in play, creating imaginary games and demonstrating superb social skills, even taking on roles of parents to care for their "children". Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is highly ambitious and driven, with a clear vision for children's learning and an ambitious curriculum.
  • Parents speak highly of the setting, praising the nurturing staff and the wealth of information provided about children's learning.
  • Children demonstrate excellent physical skills, enjoying outdoor play and calming yoga sessions.
  • The manager and staff work effectively with other professionals, including schools, to share information about children's learning and development.
  • Children demonstrate excellent levels of self-confidence and self-esteem, with staff constantly praising and encouraging them.
Inspection #10269925 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak extremely highly of the setting. They comment on how nurturing staff are towards their children in helping them to settle into the setting.

Parents are provided with a wealth of information about children's learning and development and ways that their learning can be continued at home. They are invited into the setting for stay-and-play sessions and compliment staff on their regular communication.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff complete assessments and observations of children's learning. They swiftly identify any delay in children's communication and language skills with precision and place timely interventions in place to help all children make excellent progress.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate excellent physical skills. They laugh as they ride bikes through large puddles in the outdoor area. They play together on see-saws and giggle as they lift each other higher.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: July 2019

  • January 2023Outstanding
  • November 2019Good
  • July 2019Inadequate

Frequently asked about Little Advocates Montessori Nursery

About the setting

Little Advocates Montessori Nursery registered in 2018. The nursery employs two members of childcare staff, both of whom have appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens on Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY555350
Registered person
Little Advocates Montessori Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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