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Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery # Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run On-site school nursery Breakfast, 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 - 1 strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277797) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10388514 Lead inspector Nicole Atkinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277797)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2716154) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.littlelovelane.co.uk/) Little Love Lane, Love Lane, COWES, PO31 7ET ## Explore day nurseries near COWES - [Day nurseries in COWES](/search?q=COWES) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-love-lane-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-po31-7et-2716154) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKHRtCevsbB3MnKmoaC9jxZ6A8TU1EbvyQ8t7DcELMcrYAeLg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) andrew woodman 7 years ago Amazing nursery,my daughter attended there and honestly can't fault them. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRN195azN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48747ca907f8cd31:0x893c8c15b941358a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIy4ssWvAaDUKhuaXdjxOZBrEitH9b1Aj9K06AJpXs4Ogoi6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Stacey Bain 2 years ago A fantastic nursery and pre school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5MzUyTkZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48747ca907f8cd31:0x893c8c15b941358a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK8qqFrbzXy0XkKLfEW5HCwrcR3Fmhs2lXZXCdJo5xgyI3gRQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claire Higgins 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnN0pyY0RBEAE!2m1!1s0x48747ca907f8cd31:0x893c8c15b941358a) Reviews from Google for Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277797) ## Frequently asked about Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery ### What fees are published for Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### From what age does Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery accept children? ### How big is Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery? ### Does Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### Does Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery offer holiday club or wraparound care? ## Nearby day nurseries in COWES Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Seashells Early Years Centre East Cowes · PO32 6EA ](/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-po32-6ea-ey464518) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery Cowes · PO31 8PU ](/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-po31-8pu-2863092) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool East Cowes · PO32 6PA ](/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-po32-6pa-2527010) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's Newport · PO30 5TG ](/nursery/ymca-newport-nursery-st-mary-s-po30-5tg-ey302408) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Tops Day Nurseries - Newport Newport · PO30 5TA 4.7(30 Google reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-newport-po30-5ta-ey402215) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Bright Sparks Pre-School & Out of School Clubs Newport · PO30 2LJ ](/nursery/bright-sparks-preschool-and-out-of-schools-club-po30-2lj-2537592) [See all nurseries in COWES →](/search?q=COWES) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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