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Little Feet

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(20 parent reviews)
·Little Feet Nursery, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR · Derbyshire
Number of places
125 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Little Feet Nursery, located in central Dronfield, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from three months to school age. The nursery focuses on empowering children to become independent, motivated, and enthusiastic learners, fostering their creativity and imagination.

With a team that includes five qualified teachers, a Speech and Language Therapist, and experienced staff, Little Feet Nursery provides a high standard of care and education. They are committed to intellectually stimulating, nurturing, and challenging each child, while also considering their individual needs and interests.

The nursery values strong partnerships with parents, ensuring regular communication and continuity of care to keep children happy and content. They pride themselves on providing a safe, secure, and inclusive setting, where children can explore, broaden their understanding of the world, and make significant strides towards a bright future.

Our ethos

Little Feet Nursery is committed to intellectually stimulating, nurturing, and challenging each child, empowering them to become independent, motivated, and enthusiastic learners. They foster creativity and imagination, valuing individuality and strong partnerships with parents to ensure children explore, broaden their understanding, and achieve a bright future.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident at Little Feet, demonstrating a sense of belonging through activities like discussing family photos. Staff promote communication and language skills from an early age, engaging children in exciting, interactive songs and games.

Qualified TeachersSpeech and Language TherapistExperienced StaffSafe and Secure EnvironmentStrong Parent Partnerships

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 7am-6pm

Age range

3 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Not specified

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Feet

Last inspected 23 November 2022

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 happy and confident at Little Feet, demonstrating a sense of belonging through activities like discussing family photos. Staff promote communication and language skills from an early age, engaging children in exciting, interactive songs and games.

Inspector highlights

  • Management and staff provide inclusive care for all children and make necessary adaptations to the premises and curriculum.
  • Staff carry out activities based on children's interests and prior knowledge, supporting sequenced learning.
  • Children behave well, using good manners and responding positively to transitions.
  • Parents are positive about the nursery, reporting good progress and feeling well-informed.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's knowledge of the curriculum intent so they are clear about what it is that children need to learn to help children reach their full potential
  • 2develop staff's awareness of how to provide children with consistent messages and support so that children understand and manage their behaviour.
Inspection #10259878 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that their children make good progress, and that they hit the 'jackpot' finding the nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent. Staff work closely with other agencies involved with the children to implement targeted learning plans. The nursery's special educational needs coordinator supports parents to make referrals to other professionals and to apply for additional funding.

Outdoor space

Children develop physical skills through stimulating experiences in the outdoor area, building core strength and agility. They confidently negotiate climbing walls and slides, waiting patiently for their turn.

Parent Reviews of Little Feet

5.0
(20)
Rachel Middleton
8 months ago

Both my children have attended Little Feet over the years and I couldn’t be any happier with the care provided. They both flourished with their learning and skills and I have always felt safe and happy leaving my children with the wonderful staff there. Happy children means a happy parent and that’s certainly what I am. I cannot thank everyone at Little Feet enough for being a huge part of of my children’s learning journey ❤️ thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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Charlotte Wright
8 months ago

I cannot recommend Little Feet Nursery highly enough. My son Elwyn attended the nursery from aged 2 and has recently left as he starts school next week. From the very beginning, the staff at Little Feet demonstrated an exceptional understanding of Elwyn's needs as an autistic child. They embraced a genuinely neuroaffirmative approach that celebrated his unique strengths and supported his development with patience, compassion, and love. They truly saw him, understood him, and valued him exactly as he is. The nursery's strong focus on language and communication proved invaluable for Elwyn's development. The staff worked consistently and thoughtfully to support his communication skills in ways that felt natural and encouraging rather than pressured. Their expertise in this area is evident in both their approach and the remarkable progress Elwyn made during his time there. The preparation they provided for Elwyn's transition to school was fantastic. The staff went above and beyond to support us through the Education Health Care plan process ensuring Elwyn receives the individualised support he needs. The handover process was thorough and professional, clearly demonstrating their deep understanding of his needs and how best to support his continued success. Thanks to their careful preparation work, Elwyn is genuinely excited about starting school (something I wouldn't have believed was possible 6 months ago!). The staff's commitment to understanding each child as an individual shines through in everything they do. Their patience, warmth, and professional dedication created an environment where Elwyn could thrive and grow in confidence. They built a foundation of trust and security that has given him the tools he needs for his next adventure. Little Feet Nursery provides exceptional care where children are genuinely valued, understood, and nurtured. Vicky, Sophie, Sharna, Sharon, and all the other incredible staff that - thank you so much for everything you have done for Elwyn!

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Anna White
8 months ago

Little Feet have provided care for 2 of my daughters from age 1 to school years. The team ensures support & care is tailored to the individual, including speech & language therapy, with the aim of ensuring the children are ready for school which both of mine have been. The staff truly care & in a time of need the team went above & beyond to support our family to which we will be forever grateful. I wouldn’t choose anywhere else for my children & I look forward to my 3rd daughter starting next year.

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Matthew Adcock
8 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Probably the best nursery in the area! Our little boy Bear absolutely LOVES it here. The staff are fantastic, and we really appreciate the little updates and photos shared on the app throughout the day – such a thoughtful touch that many nurseries don’t offer. It gives us peace of mind and always puts a smile on our faces.

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Caryn Metcalfe
8 months ago

Where do I begin! Our girls have been going for the past 8 years! We have loved how they have encouraged them, inspired them to be their own little person, grown in confidence, learnt to recognise letters, numbers, write their names before starting school! The list is endless. There is so many special teachers in each room, the girls will miss them without a doubt, it’s not sunk in they won’t be returning. The owners have done a fantastic job of investing in the staff and nursery, it’s the perfect foundation for your babies.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2012

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2018Good
  • October 2013Good
  • December 2012Requires improvement

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