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This covers a broad age range, ensuring that infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers can all benefit from the care and education provided at the Nottingham nursery." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long has Little Friends been established?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Little Friends has been a part of the Nottingham community since it was \"established in 2006.\" This shows a long-standing commitment to providing childcare and education in a welcoming and homely environment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Little Friends promote independence in children?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Little Friends actively encourages independence in children throughout their daily routines. According to the nursery, children are supported in tasks \"from putting away their coats to serving themselves at mealtimes and making their own dough,\" which helps build self-reliance." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Little Friends teach children about healthy lifestyles?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Little Friends places importance on teaching children about healthy lifestyles. They focus on various aspects, including \"oral hygiene, healthy food choices, and the value of money,\" to equip children with essential life skills from a young age." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Little Friends ensure children transition smoothly between rooms?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The team at Little Friends prides itself on facilitating smooth transitions for children moving between rooms. 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Little Friends # Little Friends Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS · Nottinghamshire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Nottinghamshire 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 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 environment Good independence skills Strong relationships Healthy lifestyle focus Smooth transitions Outdoor play opportunities Emotional development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Friends Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10280564 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217358)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320857) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.10765/52.94003/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottingham - [Day nurseries in Nottingham](/search?q=Nottingham) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-friends-ng2-5as-ey320857) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 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 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 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 - 1 encourage 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217358) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXNSEJ81r_3Ta6lpY4FJ9i7t6G-3RiVKvztee-d2sp70jRMzsY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Rhiannon Smith 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjeDlhdmp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c3d375cdfb0d:0x6292099a115c4cfb) Reviews from Google for Little Friends. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7102750119637568763&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2011 - April 2023 Good - August 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - January 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Friends ### What is Little Friends' Ofsted rating? ### Does Little Friends offer funded hours for childcare? ### What are the opening hours for Little Friends? ### What is the age range for children attending Little Friends? ### How long has Little Friends been established? ### How does Little Friends promote independence in children? ### Does Little Friends teach children about healthy lifestyles? ### How does Little Friends ensure children transition smoothly between rooms? ### How can I contact 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Nottingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Friends. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Kindred West Bridgford Nottingham · NG2 5AS 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-west-bridgford-ng2-5as-ey405561) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Lady Bay Pre-School Nottingham · NG2 5BP ](/nursery/lady-bay-pre-school-ng2-5bp-ey496802) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Partou Radcliffe Road Day Nursery & Pre-School Nottingham · NG2 5HG 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-radcliffe-road-day-nursery-pre-school-ng2-5hg-253403) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Partou Leo's Day Nursery & Pre-School Nottingham · NG2 5GS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-leo-s-day-nursery-pre-school-ng2-5gs-ey424174) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### White House Day Nursery (Notts) Nottingham · NG2 6AU 4.5(15 reviews) ](/nursery/white-house-day-nursery-notts-ltd-ng2-6au-ey424561) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### St Giles Preschool Nottingham · NG2 6AY 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/st-giles-preschool-ng2-6ay-ey558620) [See all nurseries in Nottingham →](/search?q=Nottingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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