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Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(3 Google reviews) ·Little Love Lane, Love Lane, COWES, PO31 7ET · Isle of Wight
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Isle of Wight

About this early years setting

Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC is an independent childcare provider situated on the Love Lane Primary School site in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Registering with OFSTED, this establishment caters to children from birth to five years old, offering comprehensive childcare services.

The nursery operates Monday through Friday, from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM, closing only for Bank Holidays and a period between Christmas and New Year. Beyond standard nursery provision, Little Love Lane also provides breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs to support families with varied needs.

The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and education, cherishing the opportunity to work with children during their crucial early developmental years. Prospective parents are encouraged to contact the manager, Debbie, to arrange visits and discuss availability for enrolment.

What it's like

Staff give children a warm welcome as they happily arrive at the setting. Children confidently leave their parents and settle quickly, engaging in activities with their friends. Staff know the children well and develop secure and nurturing relationships with them, recognising each child's unique personality and providing additional support when needed.

Charity-runOn-site school nurseryBreakfast, After School and Holiday Clubs

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers session-based fees structured by age groups: under 2 years, 2 years old, and 3 to 4 years old. Families can book breakfast sessions, hourly morning extensions, standard morning and afternoon sessions, hourly after-school care, or full days from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Good to know

  • Fees increased by 30p per hour across the board starting 12th April 2021.
  • A 15% discount is offered for twins.
  • A late fee of £15 applies for invoices paid after the last working day.

Key facts

Opening hours

07:45 - 18:00 Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and a shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery

Last inspected 23 April 2025 · Nicole Atkinson

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

Staff give children a warm welcome as they happily arrive at the setting. Children confidently leave their parents and settle quickly, engaging in activities with their friends. Staff know the children well and develop secure and nurturing relationships with them, recognising each child's unique personality and providing additional support when needed.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider is passionate about their role and puts a strong emphasis on staff well-being.
  • Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well.
  • Mathematics is integrated into all activities.
  • Partnerships with parents are a key strength of this setting.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the curriculum for babies so that the youngest children consistently have well-planned opportunities to engage in learning to support their development.
Inspection #10388514 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well. They identify children with SEND through assessments and discussions with parents, complete timely referrals, and collaborate with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive targeted support at the earliest opportunity.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with daily opportunities to develop their physical skills and enjoy the vast outdoor space. Older children learn to balance by navigating different-sized tyres, while staff encourage babies to reach, pull themselves up, and gain balance at the water tray, assisting their physical development.

Google Reviews of Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery

5.0
(3 Google reviews)
andrew woodman
7 years ago

Amazing nursery,my daughter attended there and honestly can't fault them.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 April 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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