Little Lions Nursery

About this day nursery

Little Lions Nursery, situated in the historic Conway School building in Boston, Lincolnshire, offers childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years. The nursery, which opened in May 2016, moved to its current spacious premises in September 2017 after extensive renovations.

They focus on the Early Years Foundation Curriculum, educating children through play in a safe and supportive environment. The nursery is committed to fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning in every child, regardless of their background or ability.

They believe in a holistic approach to child development, providing developmentally-appropriate activities across several key areas including communication, physical development, social-emotional skills, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts. Little Lions Nursery emphasises the importance of community and partnership with parents, offering activities like weekly forest school sessions and sports coaching, as well as using online tools like Tapestry and Parent Mail for effective communication and progress tracking.

Their philosophy, "It takes a village to raise a child," underscores their dedication to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our ethos

Little Lions Nursery operates on the philosophy that "It takes a village to raise a child." This means they acknowledge that children begin nursery with diverse experiences and aim to support their growth by allowing them to explore and appreciate the world around them through the seven areas of learning. The nursery sees itself as a vital part of this "village" or community, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where both children and families feel valued and connected. They strive to offer new experiences, work collaboratively with other professionals for children with additional needs, establish daily routines that prepare children for school, foster a strong sense of community within the nursery, and engage in various activities like family fun days, charity fundraising, and local events. The nursery also prioritises strong partnerships with parents, offering regular meetings with key persons and co-curricular activities like weekly forest school and sports coaching, all aimed at the child's future success.

What it's like

Children's emotional needs are met well, receiving comfort from staff when upset. Staff help children settle into new rooms by providing familiar toys and foster a sense of belonging by engaging older children with photos of themselves and peers.