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Little Impressions Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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4.7(16 Google reviews)
·Unit 9, St. Albans Road Industrial Estate, Stafford, ST16 3DR · Staffordshire
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Impressions Day Nursery provides high-quality day care in Stafford for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Registered with Ofsted in 2007, this family-oriented nursery has 64 places and is conveniently located on St. Albans Business Estate, easily accessible from main commuter routes.

The day nursery prides itself on its Ofsted 'Good' rating and a team of fully qualified staff dedicated to fostering each child's educational, physical, and emotional development. They offer four age-appropriate rooms and an in-house cook who prepares nutritious meals catering to various dietary needs.

The nursery actively supports families with various funding options, including government-funded schemes and Think2 funding, and provides flexible 15- or 30-hour plans. They aim to create a warm, welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment where children can feel secure, confident, and excited to learn and thrive.

What it's like

Children at Little Impressions Day Nursery are happy and safe, receiving a warm welcome and engaging in conversations and learning throughout the day. They are encouraged to be independent and confident, enjoying activities that support their curiosity and creativity. Babies and young children develop close attachments with their key person, feeling secure as they explore their environment.

Ofsted Rated 'Good'Family-oriented nurseryNutritious mealsAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around funded and non-funded hours, with stretched funding calculated over 51 weeks. Funded sessions run from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and are subject to an essentials fee covering all meals, consumables, and activities. Additional non-funded days are fully inclusive with no extra charges.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Funded sessions run Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
  • An essentials fee applies to funded days only.
  • Essentials fee covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, consumables, and enriching activities.
  • Additional non-funded days include all meals, refreshments, and activities, with no added essential charges.
  • Funding is stretched over 51 weeks.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday: 07:30 - 18:00; Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Food

Nutritious, freshly prepared meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) included; caters to all dietary needs.

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

Fully qualified staff

Registered with Ofsted

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Impressions Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 March 2022 · Jacqueline Coomer

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • ensure planning links more precisely with children's next steps, so that they make the best possible progress
  • enhance ways to help staff to reflect on their practice and further improve their teaching skills.

What it's like to attend

Children at Little Impressions Day Nursery are happy and safe, receiving a warm welcome and engaging in conversations and learning throughout the day. They are encouraged to be independent and confident, enjoying activities that support their curiosity and creativity. Babies and young children develop close attachments with their key person, feeling secure as they explore their environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show that they are happy and safe.
  • Children are encouraged to become independent learners and develop confidence.
  • Children make good progress in their learning and are confident to have a go at new activities.
  • Staff work hard to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met.
  • Parents praise the nursery and value the daily information they receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure planning links more precisely with children's next steps, so that they make the best possible progress
  • 2enhance ways to help staff to reflect on their practice and further improve their teaching skills.
Inspection #10201446 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents spoken to, during the inspection, praise the nursery.

They are keen to talk about the difference staff make to their children's confidence and language skills.

Parents value the daily information that they receive from staff, which gives them reassurance that their children are happy and settled.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work hard to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met. The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable in her role. Staff support families and work with other professionals to implement strategies, to help children to make the best progress they can.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills through a range of stimulating experiences. They spend time in the outdoor area, where they develop their large-muscle skills, negotiating obstacle courses with confidence and enthusiastically jumping over low hurdles.

Google Reviews of Little Impressions Day Nursery

4.7
(16 Google reviews)
Megan Doody
3 months ago

My son has attended Little Impressions since September 2024 and he has thrived! His confidence has grown so much and it is all down to the wonderful staff. They are so kind and caring and really care about the children’s development and have a genuine interest in each child’s development. I always get wonderful feedback at the end of the day and the staff really take the time to chat through their day and how they have been. My son is always provided with stimulating activities and outdoor play. He has also been on several walks/outings in to the local community. The staff and managers communicate very well with the parents and let us know of any changes, upcoming events, policy updates etc. I am so glad I chose this nursery for my son. I would highly recommend.

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Louise Bailey
4 months ago

My daughter first starting nursery back in 2018 when she was 9 months old. She really enjoyed her days going into nursery and taking part in all the learning activities. We then went on to have our son, who joined the nursery in 2022. He also loved going into nursery!! The staff were always so happy and helpful. My children, and myself, developed great relationships with the staff. If ever I needed to change times due to my own work commitments, or if one of the children was poorly, the staff team and management were always accommodating and helpful for us. Nothing was ever too much trouble!! The nursery also made some wonderful, healthy meals and my children always came home happy and telling me of all the fun they had at nursery that day. When the time came to our son to leave in the summer of 2025, it was such an emotional day leaving the ladies at the nursery!!! They were a massive part of my children’s development and both children are thriving at school, and I strongly believe that’s down to such a great start they had at Little Impressions ❤️ thank you ladies xx

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Sarah Moore
3 months ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery. My son was very shy and a bit hesitant leaving me when he first started. This didnt last very long, he then asked most days if he was at nursery today. The activities they provide are great and so engaging. Every member of staff are so polite with me telling me about his day, the photos are such a nice touch throughout the day while at work knowing he was being well looked after and having lots of fun. All the members of staff are friendly and always make time to say hello to me. Would always recommend this nursery. Great staff great nursery!!

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Melissa Davies
3 months ago

Absolutely amazing nursery. I’ve had two children attend over the last four years and they have both loved it. The manager, Kerry, is incredibly supportive and accommodating, nothing is ever too much trouble. The staff are all so kind and caring, and they’ve built such lovely bonds with my children. There’s a fantastic range of activities and trips, which gives the children plenty of variety and stimulation, and they are extremely supportive with potty training too. I would 100% recommend Little Impressions to any parent!

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Katy and Izzy
3 months ago

My twins are nearly a year and a half now and have been going since they turned 1 - They love nursery and we as parents, see how much they have both come on since attending. The staff are all super lovely and really accommodating. I love that we get photo updates each day on WhatsApp and a detailed summary of what they’ve been up to throughout the day on paper when collecting them (inc. activities they’ve enjoyed, food eaten, wet/soiled nappies etc). We are super happy with the nursery and I am so relieved and grateful I chose this one as our twins are fully thriving there. All credit to the managers and fantastic staff!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: October 2011

  • March 2022Good
  • June 2021Requires improvement
  • October 2017Good
  • December 2015Good
  • February 2015Good
  • September 2014Inadequate
  • October 2011Good

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