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Little Learners Day Care

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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4.9(34 parent reviews) ·Park Lodge, 28 Clarkes Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PR · Portsmouth
Number of places
63 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Portsmouth

About this day nursery

Little Learners Day Care is an award-winning nursery and childcare provider in Fratton, Portsmouth, dedicated to offering high-quality care for children from birth to five years old. The nursery prides itself on its experienced and devoted team who create a warm and nurturing atmosphere, fostering learning, growth, and thriving in every child.

They offer a range of provisions including funded childcare places, adaptable session times, and comprehensive wraparound care through their Fun Club. Established in 2004, Little Learners Day Care has been a trusted establishment for families in Portsmouth for many years and holds a "Good" rating from Ofsted.

They provide care for different age groups, specifically Bunnies (0-2 years), Hedgehogs (2-3 years), and Squirrels (3-5+ years), each designed to cater to the developmental needs of the children.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted and form close bonds with their key person. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, which are implemented consistently. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that prepares children for the next stage of their education, including developing early writing skills.

Award-winning nurseryFlexible sessionsWraparound careOfsted "Good" rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Cows milk and snacks included. Lunch not provided for afternoon sessions (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM).

Opening hours

weekday from 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Flexible sessions, Wraparound care

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Learners Day Care

Last inspected 24 April 2025

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 are warmly greeted and form close bonds with their key person. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, which are implemented consistently. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that prepares children for the next stage of their education, including developing early writing skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Babies receive close support for their developing language and vocabulary.
  • Children's love for stories and books is positively promoted, enhancing their knowledge.
  • Staff have a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Personal care routines are conducted respectfully and sensitively, supporting children's emotional security.
  • Leaders consistently provide staff with opportunities for professional development, raising teaching standards.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide children with further opportunities to extend their independence skills at mealtimes.
Inspection #10380512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use assessment effectively, such as children's progress check at age two, to identify learning gaps and work closely with professionals like speech and language therapists to support children's progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Little Learners Day Care

4.9
(34)
Ana Marchiore
8 months ago

An amazing nursery with wonderful people! My daughter attended Little Learners for over three years and I loved watching every milestone she reached there. The nursery space is cosy and friendly, and the children are always happy. The staff are fantastic—so kind and patient. When I first started, I felt nervous about leaving my little one, but the team built a beautiful relationship with her and quickly put me at ease. I trust them 100% and never had any issues. My daughter absolutely loves the teachers, the managers—everyone! I couldn’t recommend Little Learners more highly.

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Andrew Bradley
11 months ago

We’ve had the pleasure of being part of the Little Learners family for a total of eight years – first with our youngest daughter and then with our second. Both of them absolutely loved their time there. The staff, led by the wonderful Elaine, are always friendly, caring, and professional. The nursery itself is clean, spacious, and well-organised, creating a calm and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn. We’re so grateful for the support and attention our daughters received over the years. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a warm, reliable, and well-run nursery.

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Billie Westrope
11 months ago

The best nursery ever! My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 10 months old and has always been so looked after, I have moved out of town and will not put her in any other nursery apart from little learners and will be putting my second child into this nursery. Management have been so supportive in many ways and are very accommodating when in need of extra hours/days. Highly recommended this nursery every person I have ever spoke to have always praised this nursery.

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Loren Mcnulty
11 months ago

Highly recommend Little learners day care. My son is currently in the preschool room and started in their baby room. He has grown more confident and absolutely loves going every day. He has made great connections with each member of staff as he had moved through the rooms, made lots of friends and is on track for his development. Very grateful and happy with choosing little learners :)

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Dionne Ruck
11 months ago

I highly recommend little learners nursery because it’s a spacious, friendly and welcoming setting. I viewd this nursery a few months ago and my little boy didn’t even want to leave the setting. The way the staff was interacting, comforting and teaching the children made me as a mother feel very confutable leaveing my child in their care.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • April 2025Good
  • June 2019Good
  • May 2016Good
  • June 2013Requires improvement
  • January 2011Good

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