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Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow # Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Three Hills Farm, Bartlow, CAMBRIDGE, CB21 4EN · Cambridgeshire Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Cambridgeshire 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 Hands Nursery Schools, established over 30 years ago in 1991, provides high-quality early years care and education for children under five. Located in the South Cambridgeshire villages of Bourn, Linton & Bartlow, Melbourn, and Newton, the nurseries are dedicated to creating a happy, safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the holistic development of each child. The nursery follows a "Learning Through Play" curriculum, which is designed to help children grow as individuals, developing confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills, an approach strongly supported by early years research. To ensure effective learning, Little Hands maintains a high adult-to-child ratio, allowing for individual attention and child-centred planning. They also emphasise a close partnership with parents and offer a flexible booking system to cater to the unique needs of each family. Their philosophy is rooted in providing an inclusive experience for every child, regardless of ability or need, and they have been a part of hundreds of children’s early years journeys. Our ethos Little Hands Nursery School follows a "Learning Through Play" curriculum, aiming to foster holistic development by helping children grow as individuals, developing confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills. They emphasise a child-centred approach with high adult-to-child ratios and a commitment to inclusivity for every child. What it's like Children arrive at the setting happy and eager to play and explore, highly engaged in activities chosen from easily-accessible resources. They show an interest in Father Christmas and presents, leading staff to provide materials for making presents. Children are content and confidently explore the environment, using new language supported by staff. Learning Through Play curriculum High staff to child ratio Flexible booking system ## Pricing & funding This nursery accepts Early Years Funding for eligible children. Government funding does not cover the cost of meals, snacks, and consumables, so voluntary charges are requested to cover these shortfalls. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Early Years Funding is accepted. - Funding does not cover snacks, hot meals, and consumables. - Charges for snacks and hot meals are voluntary. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10236606 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204491)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485632) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.littlehands.co.uk/) Three Hills Farm, Bartlow, CAMBRIDGE, CB21 4EN [© 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#/0.31328/52.07743/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CAMBRIDGE - [Day nurseries in CAMBRIDGE](/search?q=CAMBRIDGE) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-hands-nursery-school-linton-bartlow-cb21-4en-ey485632) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow Last inspected 6 December 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 arrive at the setting happy and eager to play and explore, highly engaged in activities chosen from easily-accessible resources. They show an interest in Father Christmas and presents, leading staff to provide materials for making presents. Children are content and confidently explore the environment, using new language supported by staff. Inspector highlights - Staff place an emphasis on children's mathematical development and provide numerous opportunities for children to acquire and use mathematical language. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make good progress. - Parents give very positive feedback of the setting and communication between the setting and parents is effective. - All children are supported to make good progress, with key persons having an in-depth knowledge of each child's progress and next steps. - Leadership is strong, and the manager has a clear vision for the setting and strives to continually improve. Areas to develop - 1 find ways to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently high level so that this further improves outcomes for children. Inspection #10236606 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204491) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make good progress. The setting ensures children receive the support they need and works with other professionals to access what children need, complete referrals and hold relevant meetings. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to be independent. They put their own coats on to go to the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUcYBuICmffGgBp9z3O_xabtwxiBHKJymLDFA5lNZ2-dstDAHE1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ed Groenhart 11 years ago My two love it here: a relaxed, holistic experience for little ones to thrive and grow in a beautiful rural location. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3azlxOXpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d86113249561b1:0x8f4932f4bf9ef1a8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLnxAkxX9SqxZsUZ-e_vWO8Dyn9_n2qsqL4aSslNv9bMvqZwQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mrs E W 8 years ago Brilliant nursery, lovely staff. Lots of outdoor play. My daughters love being there. Highly recommended [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURncC0tdzd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d86113249561b1:0x8f4932f4bf9ef1a8) Reviews from Google for Little Hands Nursery School - Linton & Bartlow. 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