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Little Apples # Little Apples Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Little Stoke Primary School, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol, BS34 6HY · South Gloucestershire Number of places 33 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority South Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Apples Pre-School, part of LA Childcare Ltd, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years. Operating during term-time from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm, the pre-school offers a child-led approach to learning, where planning is done 'In The Moment' to capture and extend children's interests. The dedicated team, comprising experienced and qualified practitioners, focuses on fostering a love of learning through curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving activities. The emphasis is on inspiring awe and wonder, allowing children to explore and express their ideas creatively. Beyond play, the pre-school is committed to promoting emotional well-being, helping children develop resilience, self-regulation, empathy, and confidence in overcoming challenges. Little Apples boasts a secure and spacious playroom, complete with a cosy chill-out area, as well as a fabulous outdoor space that offers endless possibilities for exploration and play. The pre-school encourages prospective families to get in touch for an informal chat, a visit, or to inquire about upcoming stay-and-play sessions to meet the team. Our ethos We follow a truly child-led approach – our planning is done ‘In The Moment’; capturing children’s interests and extending their knowledge, fostering a love of learning. We are passionate about inspiring awe and wonder in children, and allowing them time to be curious, to discover, to express their ideas, to get messy, to solve problems and to immerse themselves in exploring the exciting opportunities we offer. As well as the important business of play, we are committed to promoting our children’s emotional well- being, supporting them to develop skills of resilience, self-regulation and empathy and building confidence to overcome challenges. What it's like Children arrive at the setting happy and separate from their parents and/or carers with ease. They are becoming independent and are valued by those around them, learning to show appreciation for others. They freely access the well-resourced outdoor area, creating obstacle courses and exploring nature. Child-led approach In The Moment planning Spacious outdoor area Term-time only ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.lachildcare.co.uk/littleacorns/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm term time only Age range 2-4 years of age Term time / All Year Term Time Session types morning, afternoon, all day sessions ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Apples Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10249143 Lead inspector Holly Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199019)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589056) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.lachildcare.co.uk/littleapples) Little Stoke Primary School, Little Stoke Lane, Bristol, BS34 6HY Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm term time only [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.55278/51.52534/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-apples-bs34-6hy-2589056) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Apples Last inspected 12 October 2022 · Holly Smith Safeguarding effective 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 at the setting happy and separate from their parents and/or carers with ease. They are becoming independent and are valued by those around them, learning to show appreciation for others. They freely access the well-resourced outdoor area, creating obstacle courses and exploring nature. Inspector highlights - Staff support children's understanding of technology well by using a wildlife camera to monitor animals in the outdoor area and watching the footage with children. - The manager relentlessly strives for excellence and continuously reflects on the service the setting provides. - Staff value children's diverse backgrounds and encourage parents to share traditions from home, enabling authentic celebrations in the setting. - The manager ensures that any additional funding is used effectively to support children's individual needs, such as accessing forest school sessions. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff sharing information about children's learning and development and providing "learning at home" bags and a book share scheme. Areas to develop - 1 enhance ways to monitor staff's practice and identify specific areas for support to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level - 2 review the organisation of group activities, such as story time, to make sure all children equally benefit from planned learning experiences. Inspection #10249143 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199019) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. The manager and the special educational needs coordinator work well with the local authority and external agencies, such as speech and language therapists. Regular meetings with professionals and parents mean that support is put in place promptly. Outdoor space Children freely access the well-resourced outdoor area. They enthusiastically create their own obstacle course from tyres, ladders and planks of wood, and enjoy filling and emptying containers with water. They are also fascinated by the wildlife in the garden, observing worms and watching footage from a wildlife camera installed by staff. ## Parent Reviews of Little Apples 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ900LYXiS6wf7mGwjy391Sw9bFkKxlyO4PB6zTG23nk_lSugU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anxhi S 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSMnZUNU9REAE!2m1!1s0x48719162d569ecff:0xb9e9350a30a6f2c0) Reviews from Google for Little Apples. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13396296884472443584&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 October 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199019) ## Frequently asked about Little Apples ### What is Little Apples' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Little Apples? ### Does Little Apples offer funded hours for 2-year-olds? ### What are the opening hours for Little Apples? ### What age range does Little Apples cater for? ### How does Little Apples support children's emotional well-being? ### Does Little Apples have an outdoor play area? ### How does Little Apples involve parents in their child's learning? ### How can I contact Little Apples to learn more? ## About the setting Little Apples registered in 2020. It is located in the grounds of Little Stoke Primary School in Bristol. The setting is open each weekday from 9am to 3pm during term time. It employs six members of staff to work directly with children. Of these, four hold suitable early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds level 4. The setting is in receipt of funding for children aged two, three and four years. URN 2589056 Registered person LA Childcare Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Apples. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Acorns Pre School Bradley Stoke · BS32 8HL ](/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-bs32-8hl-ey310695) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Webbs Wood Road Bradley Stoke Bristol · BS32 8EJ 4.3(17 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-webbs-wood-road-bs32-8ej-2734120) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Abacus @ Baileys Court Activity Centre Bristol · BS32 8BH ](/nursery/abacus-baileys-court-activity-centre-bs32-8bh) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Abacus @ Meadowbrook Primary School Bristol · BS32 8TA ](/nursery/abacus-meadowbrook-primary-school-bs32-8ta) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Play Station Nusery Bristol · BS34 6DW ](/nursery/play-station-nusery-ltd-bs34-6dw-2704322) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery Stoke Gifford, Bristol · BS34 8PB ](/nursery/st-michael-s-church-pre-school-and-nursery-bs34-8pb-ey364556) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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