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Little Explorers Mansfield # Little Explorers Mansfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · Little Explorers, Priory Road, Mansfield, NG19 9LP · Nottinghamshire Number of places 70 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool, part of the Family First Nursery Group, offers high-quality childcare for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. They are dedicated to supporting families and prioritise the safety and well-being of all children, staff, and parents. The nursery focuses on fostering a positive environment and a curriculum that benefits many families. They provide various funding options to help with childcare costs, including government-funded schemes such as the 15 and 30 hours free childcare and the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme. Little Explorers aims to bridge the gap between early years education and reception, ensuring a smooth transition for children. They also emphasise healthy food and nutrition within their daily operations. The nursery encourages parents to book tours to experience their facilities firsthand and understand their approach to early childhood education and care. This commitment to holistic development and family-centred services underscores their mission. What it's like Leaders have successfully created a home-from-home approach at this friendly and caring nursery. Staff are extremely knowledgeable about the children they care for. Parents share children's activities and interests at home, which contributes to children's learning. Family First Nursery Group Government funding accepted Ages 3 months to 5 years Focus on safety and wellbeing ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Mansfield Last inspected 8 May 2025 · Jude Simpson Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Leaders have successfully created a home-from-home approach at this friendly and caring nursery. Staff are extremely knowledgeable about the children they care for. Parents share children's activities and interests at home, which contributes to children's learning. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff plan and design a curriculum which helps children to make progress in all areas of learning. - Staff focus on developing children's communication and language skills effectively. - The key-person system is highly effective. - Staff support children to become increasingly independent. - Children are developing good listening and attention skills. - All staff feel very well supported by leaders. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the impact of group activities by ensuring the planning and delivery of sessions accurately meets the needs of the children. Inspection #10402206 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278744) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Mansfield Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10402206 Lead inspector Jude Simpson [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278744)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747813) 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 [ Visit website ](https://littleexplorers.org.uk/about-us) Little Explorers, Priory Road, Mansfield, NG19 9LP Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. 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Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders make sure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very effectively. Staff have high expectations for what all children can achieve. They develop individual next steps in learning tailored to each child's stage of development. Outdoor space Outside, older children sit and chat to each other about their pretend food delivery service using toy vehicles. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 May 2025 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/50278744) ## Frequently asked about Little Explorers Mansfield ### Which funding entitlements does Little Explorers Mansfield accept? ### What grade did Ofsted give Little Explorers Mansfield? ### What do the fees at Little Explorers Mansfield say? ### Is Little Explorers Mansfield suitable for under-twos? ## About the setting Little Explorers Mansfield, located in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire registered in 2023. The nursery opens Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 2747813 Registered person Little Explorers Mansfield Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Mansfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Explorers Mansfield. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kidzgrove Daycare Mansfield · NG19 9LA ](/nursery/kidzgrove-daycare-ltd-ng19-9la-2693952) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Safe Haven day Nursery Mansfield · NG19 8BB 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/safe-haven-day-nursery-ng19-8bb-2748279) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Sunnydale Nursery Mansfield · NG19 8NX 4.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sunnydale-nursery-ng19-8nx-ey501208) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Paper Moon Day Nursery Mansfield · NG19 0GG ](/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-ng19-0gg-ey406191) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Aunty Sue's Day Care Mansfield · NG18 1QH 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/aunty-sue-s-day-care-ng18-1qh-ey499059) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.2 mi ### Tiny World Mansfield Mansfield · NG18 5NS 4.6(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-world-mansfield-ng18-5ns-2737739) [See all nurseries in Mansfield →](/search?q=Mansfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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