Little Ducklings Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Little Ducklings Day Nursery, situated in Woodley, Berkshire, offers an outstanding early years environment for children, specialising in various age groups across three dedicated rooms: Cygnets for babies, Swans for toddlers, and Penguins for pre-schoolers. The nursery prides itself on its stimulating and homely atmosphere, designed to foster independence, curiosity, and positive behaviour in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

With a focus on preparing children for a smooth transition to school, the nursery provides age-appropriate activities and continuous support for learning through play. Little Ducklings Day Nursery has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted for the second consecutive time (August 2023), reflecting its commitment to high standards of care and education.

The nursery emphasises building strong relationships with both parents and staff, ensuring a supportive community for all. They also offer career opportunities for qualified early years educators, highlighting a commitment to a valued and stable workforce.

Our ethos

Little Ducklings Day Nursery's approach is grounded in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to foster independence and curiosity within a stimulating and homely atmosphere. They focus on learning through play and preparing children for school.

What it's like

Children thrive in this delightful nursery. They are exceptionally happy, confident and motivated to learn. Staff inspire children with their enthusiasm, and challenge their thinking through deep and engaging conversations and interactions. They have excellent knowledge of how to build on what children know and can do and extend children's learning to a higher level.

Pricing & funding