--- title: "Little Legs Cottesmore — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Legs Cottesmore, a nursery in Oakham — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Legs Cottesmore # Little Legs Cottesmore Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · H M Forces, Kendrew Barracks, OAKHAM, LE15 7BL · Rutland Number of places 65 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Rutland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Warm & Nurturing Strong Communication Focus Varied Outdoor Play Supportive SEND Provision Engaging Activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Legs Cottesmore Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10191764 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168815)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521655) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-legs-cottesmore-le15-7bl-2521655) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Legs Cottesmore Last inspected 14 June 2021 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 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. Inspector highlights - The provider is a warm and caring leader who is popular with the children and is highly regarded by her staff team. - Staff know the children well and talk confidently about them. They know where children are in their learning and there is a clear aim for what they want them to learn next. - Staff organise the inside and outdoor spaces well. The resources provided are exciting and thoughtfully presented to reflect children's growing interests. - The provider and staff put a lot of time and effort into ensuring that all children are nurtured. This helps to support their well-being. - Staff support children's early literacy. They read a book while babies explore textures associated with the story. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to help children to become more aware of potential risks when they use internet-enabled devices - 2 support staff to review the structure and organisation of group times to reduce distractions Inspection #10191764 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50168815) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well and as a result, they make good progress. Outdoor space Children practise their physical skills inside and outdoors. They play games outdoors that help them to develop their muscles, such as throwing hoops. Staff organise the inside and outdoor spaces well. Inspection history Date: June 2021 - September 2021 Good - June 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Legs Cottesmore ### How many children attend Little Legs Cottesmore? ### What does Little Legs Cottesmore do well? ### What are the opening hours at Little Legs Cottesmore? ### Is Little Legs Cottesmore a private nursery? ### Which funded hours does Little Legs Cottesmore accept? ### Is Little Legs Cottesmore Ofsted registered? ### How does Little Legs Cottesmore support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in OAKHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Legs Cottesmore. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Rainbow Childcare Centres Oakham · LE15 8AY ](/nursery/rainbow-childcare-centres-le15-8ay-ey431710) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### The Day Nursery At Oakham Oakham · LE15 7TU 4.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-day-nursery-at-oakham-le15-7tu-2511579) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Wymondham Pre-School Playgroup Melton Mowbray · LE14 2AF ](/nursery/wymondham-pre-school-playgroup-le14-2af-ey355521) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### Bright Sparks Playgroup at Empingham Oakham · LE15 8PQ ](/nursery/bright-sparks-playgroup-at-empingham-le15-8pq-254363) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### The Ark Association (2) Oakham · LE15 6GY ](/nursery/the-ark-association-ltd-2-le15-6gy-ey439865) [See all nurseries in OAKHAM →](/search?q=OAKHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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