Little Legs Cottesmore

About this day nursery

Little Legs Cottesmore, registered in 2019, is an all-year childcare setting located in Cottesmore, Rutland, offering sessions from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery cares for children aged from 0-9 years and was rated "Good" by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 14 June 2021.

Many of the children attending Little Legs Cottesmore have parents serving in the British Army, providing opportunities for them to meet peers from diverse Commonwealth nationalities. The nursery prides itself on a fun and nurturing environment where children feel happy and safe, fostering high levels of curiosity as they play and explore.

Staff expertly support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they make good progress. The indoor and outdoor spaces are well-organised, and children are encouraged to develop their physical skills through active play, including games like throwing hoops outdoors and climbing indoors.

Staff are attentive to children's interests, creating exciting and thoughtfully presented resources, such as arranging a dinosaur dig when children expressed an interest in archaeology. The emphasis on communication and language skills is strong, with staff engaging children in thoughtful conversations that challenge their thinking and promote early literacy through engaging story times and exploration of textures.

The setting provides a consistent routine, mindful of parents who may be away, which contributes to children's sense of belonging and well-being.

What it's like

Most children who attend the nursery have parents who serve in the British Army. Children have good opportunities to meet other children who hail from different Commonwealth nationalities. There is a distinct air of fun and nurture in the nursery where children are happy and feel safe. They show high levels of curiosity as they play and explore independently and practise their physical skills inside and outdoors.

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