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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Little Lockets Nursery # Little Lockets Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 4.0 (1 parent reviews) · 2 Grove Street, Great Hale, Sleaford, NG34 9JY · Lincolnshire Number of places 74 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Lockets Nursery, which opened its doors on May 6th, 2014, offers a nurturing environment where children from 3 months to 4 years old can flourish at their own pace while engaging in enjoyable activities. The nursery prides itself on high-quality childcare delivered by experienced and qualified staff, all of whom have undergone enhanced DBS checks. Its facilities include an outdoor area featuring a mud kitchen and a vegetable and flower patch, encouraging children to connect with nature. The nursery is structured with different rooms catering to specific age groups: "Jelly Babies" for 3 months to 2 years, "Jelly Tots" for 2-3 years, and "Jelly Beans" for 3-4 years. Each room is thoughtfully designed with various activity areas, from peaceful sleep rooms for infants to engaging craft, construction, and role-play spaces for older children. The "Jelly Beans" preschool room focuses on preparing children for school, promoting independence in self-care and decision-making, alongside academic readiness in literacy and mathematics. Meals are freshly prepared daily in a large kitchen and dining room, with children encouraged to serve themselves snacks and drinks. The nursery also features a library/cloakroom for borrowing books and story sacks, fostering a love for reading. Learning Journeys, based on the EYFS curriculum, document each child's progress and are available for parents to review and keep. The nursery is OFSTED registered and committed to providing a stimulating and supportive setting for early childhood development. Our ethos Little Lockets Nursery is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive setting for early childhood development, following the EYFS curriculum. They focus on fostering independence, encouraging children to learn at their own pace, and promoting a love for reading, while also facilitating connection with nature through outdoor activities. What it's like Children are well-supported to feel safe and secure. They form positive relationships with staff, who provide comfort and reassurance. Children enjoy being physically active and develop new skills like pedalling tricycles. They learn about different cultures through food and benefit from effective use of additional funding for individual needs. High-quality childcare Outdoor learning environment Age-specific rooms EYFS curriculum Freshly prepared meals ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured on an hourly basis and vary depending on the child's age band. Out-of-school and holiday clubs are charged at separate hourly or session rates. Voluntary contributions are requested for meals and digital services for children receiving government funding. Good to know - Hourly rates are determined by three age bands: 0-2 years, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years. - Before and afterschool clubs include school or bus stop transit alongside breakfast or tea. - Holiday club care is charged hourly for children aged 4 to 11 years. - Voluntary contributions apply to funded hours to cover meals, snacks, and digital learning platforms. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Lockets Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10264406 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213325)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476131) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-lockets-nursery-ng34-9jy-ey476131) ## Key facts Food Freshly prepared meals; voluntary food contribution for funded children for breakfast, snack, lunch and tea. Opening hours Mon - Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Lockets Nursery Last inspected 1 March 2023 · Hayley Ruane 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 Children are well-supported to feel safe and secure. They form positive relationships with staff, who provide comfort and reassurance. Children enjoy being physically active and develop new skills like pedalling tricycles. They learn about different cultures through food and benefit from effective use of additional funding for individual needs. Inspector highlights - Children are supported to feel safe and secure in the nursery. - Children enjoy being physically active and learn new skills. - Staff support children's communication and language skills well. - The manager and staff reflect on their practice and gather feedback from parents to make improvements. - The manager and staff work in partnership with parents and make referrals to other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to support children to follow their interests when they play outdoors - 2 support staff to encourage children in the toddler room to remain focused and engaged during planned activities. Inspection #10264406 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213325) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents provide positive comments about staff and their children's experiences in the nursery. > They appreciate the information they receive from staff about their children's day. > Parents value the help they receive from staff regarding their children's potty training. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff work in partnership with parents and make referrals to other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Targeted plans are in place and children are given individual attention from staff to help meet their learning and care needs. Outdoor space Children enjoy being physically active. In the baby room, children are supported to develop their strength when they climb steps on equipment and go down slides. Additionally, children in the toddler room learn new skills, such as how to pedal a tricycle. However, occasionally when children play outdoors, they are not supported as effectively to follow their interests, which limits some children's opportunities for purposeful play. ## Parent Reviews of Little Lockets Nursery 4.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU49MX5n_kZxcOUfCc6_k0dwZvMqjWPFQuA8QrdYVKONs_NjY5s=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Robin Corney 6 years ago Bring one of our kids here. Staff are all nice and approachable and the building is very well layed out with a down stairs area for the younger kids and a area upstairs were older kids go. Out side is big with lots of toys to play with also some pets for the kids to experience. Prices are good in comparison to other parents in the area who say there children's child care is much higher. Good to have a nursery in the area as locally the closest one to great hale is a fair walk into Heckington. 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