Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Little Friends
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
About this day nursery
Little Friends is a welcoming, homely nursery in Nottingham, established in 2006, that provides full-day care year-round for children aged 0-4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in April 2023, the nursery prioritises developing children's independence and nurturing close relationships between staff and children, ensuring all children feel supported and safe.
The curriculum is designed to cover the seven areas of learning, incorporating children's individual interests to promote good progress. Children are encouraged to be independent in their daily routines, from putting away their coats to serving themselves at mealtimes and making their own dough.
The nursery also focuses on teaching children about healthy lifestyles, including oral hygiene, healthy food choices, and the value of money. Children transition smoothly between rooms, preparing them for their next stage of development.
The outdoor area offers various physical activities, such as making marks on walls with mops and paint and using a water pump. The nursery also teaches children about feelings and emotions, encouraging conversations and language development.
Parents describe the nursery as feeling "like a family," highlighting the support provided to both children and families, and the nursery encourages parental involvement by inviting them to share their culture and celebrate different festivals.
Our ethos
Little Friends is dedicated to child-led learning, ensuring each child receives personalised support to help them flourish in a warm and inviting environment. The nursery features stimulating indoor resources that encourage imagination.
What it's like
Children enjoy coming into the homely nursery and are supported in developing independence. Staff form close relationships with children, helping them to feel supported and safe. The curriculum covers the seven areas of learning and incorporates children's interests to promote good progress.
Homely environmentGood independence skillsStrong relationshipsHealthy lifestyle focusSmooth transitionsOutdoor play opportunitiesEmotional development
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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
Age range
0-5 Years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full Day
Staff
8
Waitlist
waiting list
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Friends
Last inspected 13 April 2023
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 enjoy coming into the homely nursery and are supported in developing independence. Staff form close relationships with children, helping them to feel supported and safe. The curriculum covers the seven areas of learning and incorporates children's interests to promote good progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children are taught to be independent in their daily routines.
- Staff teach children about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Children transition well between rooms.
- There are lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills.
- Children learn about feelings and emotions.
Areas to develop
- 1encourage staff to build on play with older children, so children have opportunities to gain more knowledge and build on what they already know.
Inspection #10280564 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
In the garden, children use mops and buckets of paint to make marks on the wall. Other children press down on a water pump to move water from one tray to the next.
Parent Reviews of Little Friends
5.0
(1)
Rhiannon Smith
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: January 2011
- April 2023Good
- August 2017Good
- March 2015Good
- January 2011Good
Frequently asked about Little Friends
About the setting
Little Friends Nursery registered in 2006. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and three at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, from 8am until 6pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY320857
- Registered person
- Little Friends (Nottingham) Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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