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Little Learners Lawefield

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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1.8(5 parent reviews) ·Lawefield Primary School, Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8ST · Wakefield
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Wakefield

About this day nursery

Little Learners Lawefield is a private day nursery dedicated to providing early years education and care. Located in Wakefield, the nursery offers flexible childcare solutions including full-day and half-day options, catering to the varying needs of families.

The facility is set within Lawefield Primary School, offering a seamless transition for children moving on to primary education. The team at Little Learners Lawefield is highly qualified, with all staff members holding at least an NVQ Level 2 in an OFSTED-recognised childcare qualification, ensuring a professional and nurturing environment for all children.

The nursery focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where children can grow and develop, with opportunities for learning and play. They encourage prospective parents to visit and learn more about their childcare options and available spaces.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are greeted by friendly staff. They feel safe and are ready to play and learn in a calm environment where they can be heard. Staff are well organised and children make choices readily.

Private Day NurseryFlexible Childcare OptionsLocated within Primary SchoolQualified Staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for children aged 12 to 24 months and those aged 2 years and older. The nursery offers full-day sessions at a flat rate and flexible childcare charged at an hourly rate. Half-day sessions are also available.

Good to know

  • Offers flexible hourly rates alongside standard full-day sessions.
  • Half-day sessions are offered but rates are not specified online.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 07:00 am - 18:00 pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Learners Lawefield

Last inspected 5 September 2025 · Caroline Brooks

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and are greeted by friendly staff. They feel safe and are ready to play and learn in a calm environment where they can be heard. Staff are well organised and children make choices readily.

Inspector highlights

  • The key-person system is strong, and staff know children well.
  • Children enjoy focused small-group activities to promote concentration and language.
  • Children enjoy lots of opportunities for outdoor play and to explore the natural environment.
  • Leaders understand the context of this multi-cultural setting, and this informs the curriculum.
  • Staff promote healthy lifestyles and are good role models.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the planning of activities to reduce waiting times and ensure that children have more opportunities to develop meaningful creative skills
  • 2support staff to monitor the pace of interactions so that children have more time to listen, process information and respond
  • 3give children even more opportunities to develop independence in routine activities.
Inspection #10381315 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that children are happy and settled and are making good progress from their starting points.

Parents say that leaders communicate well and adapt to meet the needs of individual children, particularly those with SEND.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders spend additional funding carefully to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide sensory resources and improvements to the outdoor provision so that children have access to calming activities and natural environments. Leaders access support from other professionals for children, create support plans and attend meetings for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy lots of opportunities for outdoor play and to explore the natural environment. Staff inspire children and supervise them closely as they run, climb, explore and hug trees. Improvements have been made to the outdoor provision so that children have access to calming activities and natural environments.

Parent Reviews of Little Learners Lawefield

1.8
(5)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: February 2019

  • September 2025Good
  • December 2024Requires improvement
  • February 2019Good

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