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She loves going and has a lovely bond with Jade in particular. They have been great even though I have struggled with fees. On days like Valentine’s Day even though my daughter lives with my parents they always make sure she does a card for myself and my mother to take away. 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This rating indicates that the nursery provides a good standard of care and education for children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where can I find information about fees for Little Fishes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Little Fishes in Bromham has pricing available upon request. You can contact them directly to get detailed information about their fees for childcare services." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Little Fishes offer funded hours for childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The provided information does not specify which funded hours Little Fishes accepts. For details on whether they offer 15-hour, 30-hour, 9-month working-parent, or 2-year-old funded entitlements, it's best to contact the nursery directly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Little Fishes cater for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Little Fishes provides care and education for children within the age range of 1 to 4 years old. This allows the nursery to focus its curriculum and activities on the developmental needs of this specific age group." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Little Fishes support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Little Fishes is committed to supporting all children, including those with SEND. We understand that 'Staff proactively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities,' involving parents and collaborating with professionals to create individual activity plans." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who runs Little Fishes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Little Fishes is part of a larger organization. According to the information, the nursery \"are part of the larger Tom Boo Day Nurseries Group,\" indicating they are part of a network of nurseries focused on child development and education." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Little Fishes have outdoor play areas?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Little Fishes ensures children have opportunities for outdoor play. The Ofsted inspector observed \"staff's interactions with the children during indoor and outdoor activities,\" highlighting the provision of both environments for learning and development." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact Little Fishes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can easily reach Little Fishes for any enquiries. They can be contacted by phone at 01234 825152 or via email at enquiries@tomboodaynurseries.co.uk. Their website, http://tomboodaynurseries.co.uk/, is currently undergoing maintenance but remains a contact point." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Little Fishes # Little Fishes Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 4 Molivers Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JT · Bedford Number of places 55 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Bedford 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 What it's like Staff provide a learning environment that captivates the interests of children, planning a range of varied activities for them to explore and enjoy. Children behave well and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude, supported by staff to share and take their turn. Part of Tom Boo Day Nurseries Group Village location Focus on development and education ## 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. [Request pricing →](http://www.tomboodaynurseries.co.uk/contactus.html) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Fishes Last inspected 18 July 2024 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 Staff provide a learning environment that captivates the interests of children, planning a range of varied activities for them to explore and enjoy. Children behave well and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude, supported by staff to share and take their turn. Inspector highlights - The proactive owner is continually looking at ways to make ongoing improvements to the nursery. - Management and staff structure the curriculum to cover all areas of a child's development. - Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure, forming close bonds with the staff. - Staff proactively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Partnerships with parents are positive. Areas to develop - 1 improve the consistency of teaching so that all staff use a range of higher level interactions that encourage children to draw on their existing knowledge and experience - 2 identify professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching. Inspection #10344416 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255113) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Fishes Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10344416 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255113)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659558) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-fishes-mk43-8jt-2659558) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff proactively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They involve parents in discussions and decision-making about their child and work with other professionals, taking account of their advice, to plan specific activities to support the targets set for each individual child. This ensures all children are included and enables them to make progress and have fun alongside their peers. Outdoor space The inspector observed staff's interactions with the children during indoor and outdoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on the children's progress and achievements. ## Parent Reviews of Little Fishes 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL8VLRRKE_lRLu0Spmw3xfLemzxLZYluDbtnmhutNEbYmz-Kw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Forever 21 4 years ago They are wonderful with my daughter. She loves going and has a lovely bond with Jade in particular. They have been great even though I have struggled with fees. On days like Valentine’s Day even though my daughter lives with my parents they always make sure she does a card for myself and my mother to take away. I have been really pleased with the nursery and am so glad we chose to send her there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtbDU2NUVBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877b0feebb30cdd:0x741278e61684ecec) Reviews from Google for Little Fishes. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8363880387596053740&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2024 - August 2024 Good - July 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Fishes ### What is Little Fishes' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Little Fishes? ### Does Little Fishes offer funded hours for childcare? ### What age range does Little Fishes cater for? ### How does Little Fishes support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### Who runs Little Fishes? ### Does Little Fishes have outdoor play areas? ### How can I contact Little Fishes? ## About the setting Little Fishes registered in 2022. The nursery operates Monday to Friday all year round for 51 weeks, from 8am until 6pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and employs 16 childcare staff, 10 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. URN 2659558 Registered person Tom Boo Day Nurseries Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Not applicable ## Nearby day nurseries in Bedford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Fishes. - [ Ofsted: Met <0.2 mi ### Bromham Holiday Fun Club Bromham · MK43 8LD ](/nursery/bromham-holiday-fun-club-mk43-8ld-2590358) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Clapham Pre-School Bedford · MK41 6BP ](/nursery/clapham-pre-school-mk41-6bp-219204) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.5 mi ### Oakley Kindergarten Oakley · MK43 7RQ ](/nursery/oakley-kindergarten-mk43-7rq-2769629) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Puddleduck Nursery School Clapham · MK41 6EJ ](/nursery/puddleduck-nursery-school-mk41-6ej-ey346123) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Toybox Great Denham Great Denham · MK40 4GP ](/nursery/toybox-great-denham-mk40-4gp-ey462893) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Bedford Bedford · MK40 2DN 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bedford-mk40-2dn-ey562269) [See all nurseries in Bedford →](/search?q=Bedford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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