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Little Monsters Childcare # Little Monsters Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 3.5 (2 parent reviews) · 38 Elmgrove Road East, Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PY · Gloucestershire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Gloucestershire 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 Monsters Childcare in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, focuses on play-based learning to foster children's development and life skills. The nursery's mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn from their peers, with practitioners guiding them through playful activities that encourage reading, writing, kindness, and compassion. Little Monsters Childcare began over a decade ago as a childminding service and has since grown into a dedicated nursery and pre-school. The team works closely with families to maintain continuity of care and routine, ensuring children feel secure. The nursery has received a 'Good' rating from OFSTED, with particular praise for its well-qualified staff who effectively use children's interests to plan individual learning steps. Parents consistently report being well-informed and happy with their children’s progress and contentment at the nursery. The setting also actively engages with the community, participating in fundraising for local and national charities and visiting care homes during festive periods. The owner, Chris, holds degrees in Playwork and a Masters in Play Work, championing messy play and the importance of play in education. The staff team, including a business manager, deputy manager, and several practitioners, brings diverse experience and a shared passion for play-based learning. Our ethos Our mission is to ensure children play in a safe and loving environment while having the ability to learn from their peers. Our role is to seek the learning out from their playful opportunities which helps a child grow not only for school, but develop key skills for life. Using play, children can naturally steer their learning for every purpose they need, which includes reading, writing, kindness and compassion for their peers. What it's like Children at Little Monsters Childcare play together, forming good relationships with staff and peers. Younger children explore indoor play spaces, practicing physical skills and engaging their senses with rice, while pre-school children use different rooms for imaginative play, building, and creative activities, showing consideration and kindness to others. Children are curious, inquisitive, and are beginning to learn about themselves, with staff pointing out facial features and expressions. Play-based learning Rated "Good" by Ofsted Community-focused Experienced team ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on an hourly rate for unfunded hours, with flat fees for full days and early starts. Funding is term-time only (38 weeks) and cannot be stretched. Additional charges apply for snacks and lunches on funded days, as well as consumables like nappies and sun cream if not provided by parents. Good to know - Funded hours are flexible between 9.30am and 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday only. - Funding is term-time only (38 weeks a year) and cannot be stretched. - Funding structure does not include 5 school inset days. - Charges apply for snacks, lunch, nappies, cream, and medicine if not supplied by parents. - Late collection fees apply per minute. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Monsters Childcare Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10217593 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179420)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535834) 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://littlemonsterschildcare.co.uk/) 38 Elmgrove Road East, Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PY Opening hours 07:30 – 18:00 (Monday - Thursday) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.28462/51.81592/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Gloucestershire - [Day nurseries in Gloucestershire](/search?q=Gloucestershire) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-monsters-childcare-gl2-4py-ey535834) ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30 – 18:00 (Monday - Thursday) Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Monsters Childcare Last inspected 8 February 2022 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 at Little Monsters Childcare play together, forming good relationships with staff and peers. Younger children explore indoor play spaces, practicing physical skills and engaging their senses with rice, while pre-school children use different rooms for imaginative play, building, and creative activities, showing consideration and kindness to others. Children are curious, inquisitive, and are beginning to learn about themselves, with staff pointing out facial features and expressions. Inspector highlights - Children form good relationships with staff and each other. - Children are curious and inquisitive and are starting to learn what makes them unique. - Staff follow children's interests and support them as they choose what they want to play with. - Older children learn to keep themselves safe and develop physical skills. - Children's behaviour is good; they show they understand how to care for others and their play spaces. Areas to develop - 1 improve ways in which less-experienced staff interact with children to enhance learning - 2 consider alternative communications methods to help children and parents' understanding - 3 continue to build on ways of working with other professionals to support children's development. Inspection #10217593 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179420) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager helps staff adapt activities to better support children when there are gaps in their learning. She has worked with external agencies to help children's communication skills, but has not yet followed up with other professionals who could offer support with other areas of development. Outdoor space Staff carry out risk assessments indoors, outdoors, and for outings. They take action to minimise or remove potential hazards. Staff talk with children about managing risks to help them learn how to keep themselves safe. ## Parent Reviews of Little Monsters Childcare 3.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKq2VQYsn7KRL882-wAK9z0AkMuATbqA8gi1vSBcN7PSxEvgg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Virginia Donatelli a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNvdk5xcm9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x48710863a33adfff:0x8e191ce67b60e3f2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLI7n3-gAtAH3lHWr6UpFoOsv-OrIw-M5ELQ8w8JLAo2srkMLMs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Attila Fejer 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbDVfd0JREAE!2m1!1s0x48710863a33adfff:0x8e191ce67b60e3f2) Reviews from Google for Little Monsters Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10239247004041536498&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2017 - February 2022 Good - February 2019 Good - March 2018 Good - March 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Monsters Childcare ### What is Little Monsters Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Little Monsters Childcare cost? ### Does Little Monsters Childcare offer funded hours? ### What age range does Little Monsters Childcare cater for? ### What are the opening hours for Little Monsters Childcare? ### Does Little Monsters Childcare focus on a particular learning approach? ### How long has Little Monsters Childcare been operating? ### What is Little Monsters Childcare's mission? ### How can I contact Little Monsters Childcare? ## About the setting Little Monsters Childcare registered in 2016 and is located in the Hardwicke area of Gloucester. The setting operates from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 7.30am until 5pm on Friday. There are 10 members of staff who work with the children. Of these seven hold appropriate childcare qualifications, five at level 3 and two at level 2. The manager holds an appropriate childcare qualification at at level 7 and another member of staff holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY535834 Registered person Watkins, Christine Ann Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Gloucestershire Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Monsters Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Hardwicke Early Years Gloucester · GL2 4QG ](/nursery/hardwicke-early-years-gl2-4qg-2592620) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Barbar Nursery Gloucester · GL2 4QP ](/nursery/barbar-nursery-ltd-gl2-4qp-ey555413) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Enchanting Childcare (Quedgeley) Quedgeley · GL2 4PJ ](/nursery/enchanting-childcare-quedgeley-ltd-gl2-4pj-2861054) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Enchanting Childcare Gloucester · GL2 2GS ](/nursery/enchanting-childcare-gl2-2gs-2525198) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School Gloucester · GL2 4PQ 4.6(21 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-quedgeley-day-nursery-pre-school-gl2-4pq-2652979) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Quedgeley Quedgeley · GL2 4NJ 3.5(20 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-quedgeley-gl2-4nj-101805) [See all nurseries in Gloucestershire →](/search?q=Gloucestershire) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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