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Little Learners Day Nursery # Little Learners Day Nursery in Doncaster Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Doncaster College & School for the Deaf, Leger Way, DONCASTER, DN2 6AY · Doncaster Number of places 164 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Doncaster 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 Learners Day Nursery, an award-winning and inclusive childcare provider, caters to children from birth to five years old, offering high-quality early education within the supportive framework of the Carr Fenton Foundation. The nursery features ten uniquely designed rooms, each tailored to a specific age group, fostering an environment where children can develop confidence, abilities, and independence at their individual pace. The nursery prides itself on its nurturing approach, providing consistent staff who are deeply familiar with each child. They also plan to introduce a therapy dog in training. Little Learners champions outdoor learning through its Forest School programme for children aged three and over, promoting confidence, teamwork, and an enduring appreciation for nature. Drawing on the wider expertise of the Carr Fenton Foundation, the nursery benefits from a team of specialists including therapists, audiologists, and BSL interpreters, ensuring individualised support for every child. They are particularly experienced in assisting deaf children and those with additional needs, offering a truly inclusive learning environment. The nursery prioritises collaboration with parents through its Key Person system, regular communication, and online progress tracking, ensuring families remain actively involved in their child’s educational journey. Our ethos Little Learners Day Nursery champions outdoor learning through its Forest School programme, promoting confidence, teamwork, and an enduring appreciation for nature. They provide an inclusive learning environment with individualised support, benefiting from specialists within the Carr Fenton Foundation and partnering with parents through a Key Person system. What it's like The provider has developed a strong culture of respect. Positive relationships between children, staff, and families help children make good progress in their personal and social development. Children are happy and ready to learn. Award-winning nursery Inclusive for all children On-site therapy support Forest School programme Ten dedicated rooms ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Learners Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10225404 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182835)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318526) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://thecarrfentonfoundation.org.uk/nursery/) Doncaster College & School for the Deaf, Leger Way, DONCASTER, DN2 6AY [© 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#/-1.10899/53.52005/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near DONCASTER - [Day nurseries in DONCASTER](/search?q=DONCASTER) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-learners-day-nursery-dn2-6ay-ey318526) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. Age range Birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full-day, Half-day Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Learners Day Nursery Last inspected 29 March 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 The provider has developed a strong culture of respect. Positive relationships between children, staff, and families help children make good progress in their personal and social development. Children are happy and ready to learn. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have a very strong vision for what children need to learn and be able to do. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, and teaching is targeted to ensure they make good progress. - Children develop their mathematical understanding during their play, with staff effectively addressing misunderstandings. - Children make good progress in their physical development, with staff supporting them to challenge themselves. - Communication with parents and children has been consistent throughout the pandemic, with staff using videos and extended settling-in visits to support children. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to roll out training to all staff so that they are all confident in delivering specific strategies for supporting children's development. Inspection #10225404 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182835) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that staff help them support their children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator provides advice to staff and coordinates regular review meetings with parents and other professionals. Funding is used effectively to provide one-to-one support for children's individual learning and care needs. Outdoor space Children make good progress in their physical development. Staff support them to challenge themselves as they climb up two stacked tyres and move along a balance beam. Some children crawl across, others walk independently or holding an adult's hand. ## Parent Reviews of Little Learners Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUXL73ZVEu3AN-b77LvZsPwTu0ZEuhlqWn1pphRRM0W9-WtNANzyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Uju O a year ago To me, this is the best pre school in Doncaster. My first son had a really good time there. The teachers were so lovely and wonderful including the admin team. All kids are treated equally no matter the skin colour. I would strongly recommend this school. Thank you Little Learners. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvdnJhWmxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48790e5cd9a2ea5d:0xce9d2f427377561a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLEGDEGn7vGGvYLUwHvPvfkUSaI9GXwJWl4ldvVUOqJTlp0Iw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicki Rhodes 3 years ago This has been an amazing nursery for our daughter. Staff professional and happy to work with parents to developed each childs needs. Our child is now fully ready for the transition to primary school. Thank you little learners. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1bXZ6T0FnEAE!2m1!1s0x48790e5cd9a2ea5d:0xce9d2f427377561a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUmYxsmiazVPmLvnHI3lNKAsk9aLetOW-MmfYdZVHIgFPZGv0Y=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ionut Adrian Baicus 4 years ago Simply the best! Thank you for doing an amazing job with our daughter Anastasia!!!❤❤❤ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtNjh1YnlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48790e5cd9a2ea5d:0xce9d2f427377561a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIu5nk_9Dd9QfY7q8IecV93vZ0jANuqUwjvTzr72EFC0sZimg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Najma A 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNabHQtTi1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48790e5cd9a2ea5d:0xce9d2f427377561a) Reviews from Google for Little Learners Day Nursery. 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