Little Life Nursery

About this day nursery

Little Life Nursery, situated in Aldenham Country Park, offers a distinctive learning experience that blends Scandinavian Forest School principles with the Swedish approach to childcare. The nursery aims to foster children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development within a natural outdoor environment.

They believe in nurturing children's innate curiosity and desire to explore, providing a stimulating and secure setting where children aged 2-5 can thrive. The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, but it also embraces a flexible pedagogy that encourages child-led learning.

The outdoor setting provides abundant resources for developing social skills through group activities, physical capabilities through active play, and expressive arts through imaginative use of natural materials. Children also gain an understanding of the natural world through exploration and engage in communication, language, maths, and literacy skills development using outdoor elements.

The nursery is committed to giving children the best possible start in life by providing a high-quality learning environment that promotes a lifelong connection with nature.

Our ethos

Little Life Nursery's unique approach is inspired by Scandinavian Forest School principles and Swedish childcare practices, emphasising the development of children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth in a natural outdoor setting. They nurture innate curiosity and a desire to explore, supported by the EYFS framework and a flexible, child-led pedagogy. The nursery is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment that fosters a lifelong connection with nature, aiming to give children the best possible start in life.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time in this exciting learning environment. Leaders provide children with a rich set of learning opportunities that support them to engage well in play and have a positive attitude to learning. Staff demonstrate good knowledge of all children who attend and support their varied and individual needs well during activities.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around weekly sessions for children aged two, and three plus. Offers include full day, school day, and half day options over three, four, or five days a week, with standard and funded rates. Consumables such as nappies and sun cream are included in the fees.