Little Legs Nursery in Nr Grantham

About this day nursery

Little Legs Nursery, situated in a residential area near Grantham, offers a dedicated early years setting for children before they transition to primary school. It prides itself on fostering a safe and nurturing environment with a close-knit feel, where staff build personal relationships with children and their families.

The nursery provides a blend of homely care and structured early education, with routines designed to support both children's development and working parents. Emphasising the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, the nursery balances play-based learning—including stories, role play, creative activities, and outdoor time—with encouraging social skills, language development, and early numeracy.

Many families appreciate the consistent key worker system, which helps children settle quickly, and the friendly, supportive atmosphere where children feel confident to explore and interact. Little Legs Nursery also provides extended operating hours to accommodate working parents, making it a practical choice for those requiring full-day childcare.

Communication with parents is a priority, with regular updates on children's daily activities, meals, and rest times. The nursery highlights the importance of outdoor play for physical activity and gross motor skill development.

While offering a balanced early years curriculum, the nursery maintains a community-oriented feel. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit to assess whether the facilities and approach align with their expectations, particularly regarding flexibility in attendance patterns and support for children with additional needs.

Our ethos

Little Legs Nursery's philosophy is centred on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, blending play-based learning with structured activities to foster social skills, language, and numeracy. They emphasise a safe, nurturing, and homely environment with a consistent key worker system to build strong relationships and ensure children feel confident to explore. The nursery also prioritises outdoor play for physical development and maintains open communication with parents.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident, and staff continually develop this throughout the day, encouraging them to take pride in their achievements and praise each other. Staff have positive relationships with children, helping them to have positive attitudes to learning and engage for prolonged periods. Children are also patient and respectful of one another, with staff supporting them to wait for their turn, share, and model manners.