Little Hands Nursery School - Newton

About this day nursery

Little Hands Nursery Schools, established over three decades ago in 1991, provides high-quality early years care and education for children under five. With multiple locations in South Cambridgeshire villages including Bourn, Linton & Bartlow, Melbourn, and Newton, the nursery focuses on fostering a happy, secure, and nurturing environment.

Their educational philosophy is centred on "Learning Through Play," a curriculum designed to develop children's confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills. The nursery maintains a high adult-to-child ratio to ensure individual attention and support, while also offering child-centred planning and flexible booking options to meet diverse family needs.

Little Hands Nursery aims to provide an inclusive experience for every child, regardless of their abilities or specific requirements.

Our ethos

Little Hands Nursery School's educational philosophy is centred on "Learning Through Play." They focus on fostering a happy, secure, and nurturing environment to develop children's confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills. They aim to provide an inclusive experience for every child.

What it's like

Children are motivated and happy in their play, showing independence at snack times by cutting fruit and pouring drinks, and independently using the toilet and washing their hands. Practitioners are supportive and attentive to children's care needs, helping them behave appropriately and express feelings. Children engage in experiments and learning about the world, watching water demonstrations and identifying sea creatures like sharks, whales, and octopuses.

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on voluntary contributions for additional items during funded sessions. Standard early years funding does not cover the cost of meals, snacks, and consumables, which are billed separately as optional extras.