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Little Imp Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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3.1(9 parent reviews) ·Hawksley Avenue, Sheffield, S6 2BG · Sheffield
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Sheffield

About this day nursery

Little Imp Pre-School, established in 2003, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Located in Hillsborough, overlooking Hillsborough Park, the nursery is conveniently situated near local schools.

The facility is divided into three bright and spacious rooms catering to different age groups: the Pixie Room for babies aged 6 months to 2 years, the Imp Room for toddlers aged 2 to 3 years, and the Elf Room for pre-schoolers, which boasts direct garden access. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines, focusing on active play, exploration, and individualised learning experiences.

They prioritise the Prime Areas of Development (Communication and Language, Personal, Social, and Emotional Development, Physical Development) before integrating Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design). The nursery emphasises strong partnerships with parents and carers, utilising the Tapestry app for progress updates and encouraging home-based learning support.

Safety is paramount, with CCTV, locked doors, and a password system for pick-ups, alongside regular risk assessments and adherence to safer recruitment policies for staff who are all first aid trained. Little Imp endeavours to foster confident, curious, and independent learners, ready for school and imbued with fundamental British values.

Our ethos

The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines, focusing on active play, exploration, and individualised learning experiences. Little Imp endeavours to foster confident, curious, and independent learners, ready for school and imbued with fundamental British values.

What it's like

Children return from the break eager to see friends and staff, who quickly reassure them so they feel safe and secure. Children make independent choices from a wide variety of resources, engage in sensory and imaginative play, and develop skills such as hand-to-eye coordination and early mathematical understanding.

EYFS CurriculumOnline Learning Journal (Tapestry)Emphasis on Safety and SecurityPlay-based Learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated at the start of each term and split into equal monthly payments. An additional charge applies for breakfast, snacks, tea, and consumables for children receiving funded preschool hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate for 0-2 years£6.80 / hour
  • Half day (half a day) for 2-3 years£34 / day
  • Full day for 2-3 years£68 / day
  • Half day (half a day) for 3-4 years£34 / day
  • Full day for 3-4 years£68 / day

Good to know

  • Fees are calculated termly and divided into equal monthly payments.
  • Additional fees apply for breakfast, snacks, teas, and consumables under funded hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm, 51 weeks a year (closed on Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year)

Session types

Morning Session (8am - 1pm), Afternoon Session (1pm - 6pm)

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Imp Pre-School

Last inspected 9 January 2023 · Jo Clark

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 return from the break eager to see friends and staff, who quickly reassure them so they feel safe and secure. Children make independent choices from a wide variety of resources, engage in sensory and imaginative play, and develop skills such as hand-to-eye coordination and early mathematical understanding.

Inspector highlights

  • Children feel safe and secure due to responsive staff.
  • Children make independent choices and access a wide variety of resources and activities.
  • Experienced SENCo works closely with staff, families and agencies to provide timely support and interventions for children with additional needs.
  • Children make good progress in mathematical learning.
  • Staff regularly complete training and partnerships with parents are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure staff in each room understand what they want children to learn and how they will do this, to make sure children are ready for the next step of their learning
  • 2develop storytelling to enable children to make even better progress in their speech and language development
  • 3strengthen arrangements when children first start attending, to support their emotional well-being even further.
Inspection #10269930 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery's special educational needs coordinator is experienced and knowledgeable. She works closely with children's key persons, families and agencies to ensure children receive timely support and interventions, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.

Parent Reviews of Little Imp Pre-School

3.1
(9)
Melissa Beckett
9 months ago

Our son started just before his first birthday in the baby room and is now in the 2-3 years room. He loves it there, his confidence and skills have grown thanks to their care. Any feedback is taken on board and we've been impressed with all of the lovely staff.

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Lauren Anne
2 years ago

After 18 months in nursery I feel I've been left no choice but to find an alternative provider.This is due to the owners complicated and misleading consumables charge which equates to over £1100 pounds a year for a 30 hour a week free hour placement. (You also provide nappies / wipes / and a packed lunch on top of this fee) Please ensure you request in writing,what these charges will be and what they actually cover as for example one of the things I was told the consumable was for was music / movement I thought it was free to move.Many other providers DO NOT charge anything. I have found that the facilities / toys at the nursery are not the best and the activities that are available for children aren’t full of choice. I also want to add that the reason I have kept my child there for so long is because the staff are the heart of that business, the staff in my sons room ( J & E) and office staff (J & T) genuinely have and do care about your child and have made such a positive difference to my boys life in the period he was there which I am so grateful, and this review holds no negative comment to the amazing staff! They can only work with what they are given by the owner.

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Sian Lea
a year ago

My daughter has started here a few months ago and I can not praise them enough ! My daughter is going through an autism diagnosis and upon knowing this the staff have straight away made a huge impact and been a massive help . They are understanding and professional and have been nothing but good to me and my daughter . 10/10 !

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Sophie Woodhead
2 years ago

Not run very well at all. Pulled my son out after being there a week. Charge £3.50 a day for what i was told sand water and paper? I took my own pack up food and nappies so didnt use anything of theirs. I then had a rude phone call from the owner asking me to take my Facebook post off asking for recommendations - calling me unkind and a liar! They certainly do charge you on top of getting my free government funding. Also, to add it isnt exactly full with activities you would think they have a full sand pit it’s literally a little box with sand in. They wouldnt waiver the notice period either so my son couldnt start anywhere else until it was over. Overall bad experience and wouldn’t recommend. Look below at other reviews!

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Little Imp
9 years ago

Little Imp Pre-School is a fantastic nursery with friendly and caring staff. Little Imp Pre-School strives to provide outstanding care to children aged 6 months - 4 years. Highly recommended!!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 January 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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