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Little Clovers Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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4.9(12 parent reviews) ·Craven Gate House, New Craven Gate, Leeds, LS11 5NF · Leeds
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Little Clovers Nursery (LCN) offers a nurturing environment focused on comprehensive child development, aiming to foster intellectual, physical, moral, and social responsibility. Situated on the outskirts of Leeds City Centre, the nursery prides itself on academic excellence and a magnificent setting.

LCN organises children into age-appropriate rooms: Daisy Room for 0-24 months, Buttercup Room for 24-36 months, and Lily Room for 36-59 months. Each room is led by a dedicated leader who, in collaboration with key workers, curates unique learning experiences and monitors development closely, bringing in specialists if needed.

The curriculum across all rooms prioritises communication and language within a language-rich environment, promoting learning through play inspired by children's interests. The nursery aims to help children become confident, independent learners, ready for school with well-developed life skills, strong communication abilities, and a love for learning.

Safety, education, development, and engaging activities are the four key areas shaping a child's journey at LCN, with a commitment to low staff-to-child ratios for personalised care.

Our ethos

Little Clovers Nursery's educational philosophy is rooted in fostering intellectual, physical, moral, and social responsibility through play-based learning inspired by children's interests. They are committed to developing confident, independent learners ready for school, with a strong emphasis on communication and language within a language-rich environment. The nursery prioritises personalised care through low staff-to-child ratios and a curriculum focused on safety, education, development, and engaging activities.

What it's like

Children are welcomed warmly into the setting and develop warm and trusting relationships with staff. Staff skilfully label emotions and work with children to understand why they might be feeling a certain way. Leaders and staff have worked hard to establish a clear curriculum that builds on children

Focus on holistic developmentAge-specific rooms with tailored curriculaEmphasis on communication and languageLow staff-to-child ratiosPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

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

Opening hours

7:30am to 6pm, Monday – Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Closed for one week at Christmas and on Bank Holidays. Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve.

Age range

0-59 months

Session types

Full Week, Full Day, Half Week

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Clovers Nursery

Last inspected 6 January 2025

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 are welcomed warmly into the setting and develop warm and trusting relationships with staff. Staff skilfully label emotions and work with children to understand why they might be feeling a certain way. Leaders and staff have worked hard to establish a clear curriculum that builds on children

Inspector highlights

  • Children are welcomed warmly into the setting and develop warm and trusting relationships with staff.
  • Staff use every opportunity to teach children how to keep safe.
  • There is clear leadership throughout the setting, and leaders regularly evaluate practice and have plans in place for areas they wish to develop.
  • Staff share information with parents through an online journal and go above and beyond their role to support parents.
  • Children make good progress from their starting points.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop the outdoor curriculum to provide a a stimulating and organised area for children to learn
  • 2ensure children are recognised as individuals and referred to by their name.
Inspection #10367257 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the setting and report their children are making good progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff work closely with a range of professionals to ensure children have appropriate support in place. Leaders ensure that additional funding the setting receives is used to meet individual needs and enhance outcomes for children effectively.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a large outside space. Staff do not yet plan and organise the outdoor curriculum as well as they do indoors, so the area is not stimulating enough. Nevertheless, children enjoy their time outside, using bicycles and running around to support their physical development.

Parent Reviews of Little Clovers Nursery

4.9
(12)
Anna Buckley
2 years ago

I am a university student and whilst being on my 2 week placement at the nursery I have had the most fun. All the staff are amazing and we're so welcoming on my first day. They were wonderful to work with and helped me with anything I may have needed. The nursery rooms are all amazing. I wish them all well for the future and thank you for a great placement!

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Samuel Odekunle
6 years ago

Little Clovers is simply the best. My son attended the Nursery and it really gave him a good start to education. He is now in Year 2 and still has friends from his Little clovers Days. My daughter now attends little clovers nursery and she loves it. The staff are great and always go the extra mile.

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Lois Woodhouse
2 years ago

Amazing nursery and staff, always go the extra mile. My little girl started at 6 months and is thriving already. Really friendly staff and so much support, put my mind at ease returning back to work :)

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Ebun Edwin
6 years ago

I have had one child go through Little Clovers and graduate and now have my younger child there too. Throughout our time as a family with Little Clovers, it is evident that the staff and management are truly committed to the total development of each child. They are always seeking to improve their offering; are good at taking on feedback and acting on it. My daughter, now in Year 1 at school, is thriving as a result of her solid foundation from Little Clovers. My younger one is so advanced that new staff are really impressed given his age - that’s the Little Clovers difference!

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Nicola Allanson
2 years ago

My 7 year old niece attends the school holiday club, and she loves it. They do lots of fun activities, and go on little trips too. When asked what she wants to do in the school holidays, she always says Little Clovers.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 December 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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