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[South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Little Nippers Childcare # Little Nippers Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Mudge Way, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2AQ · Plymouth Number of places 62 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Plymouth 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 Nippers Childcare Ltd, situated in Plympton, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. This independent nursery operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm, and holds a "Good" rating from Ofsted (March 2023). The facility boasts extensive outdoor spaces, including a covered decked garden for younger children and a redeveloped back garden for 2 to 5-year-olds, featuring a water wall, mud kitchen, and construction area. The curriculum, overseen by a Qualified Primary Teacher and Early Years Professional, caters to all developmental stages, focusing on fostering social, confident, and communicative learners. Healthy meals, including breakfast, snacks, lunch, and tea, are prepared on-site. Little Nippers actively accepts government funding for children from 9 months to 4 years old and is accredited with the Bristol Standard, an annual self-evaluation framework for continuous improvement in early years practice. What it's like Children settle quickly and are encouraged into activities that interest them. The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills for social, confident, and communicative learners, with a strong emphasis on integrating stories throughout the day. Children play harmoniously, learning the setting's rules, and pre-schoolers have opportunities to make decisions and voice their views through a "school council". Ofsted rated "Good" Extensive outdoor play areas Healthy meals prepared on-site Government funding accepted Bristol Standard accreditation ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.little-nippers.co.uk/blog-3-1/pirate-day-at-little-nippers) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year Food Healthy meals served on premises (breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, and tea) Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Nippers Childcare Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276708 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215684)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454562) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.little-nippers.co.uk/) Mudge Way, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2AQ [© 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#/-4.05058/50.38672/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [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-nippers-childcare-ltd-pl7-2aq-ey454562) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Nippers Childcare Last inspected 27 March 2023 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 settle quickly and are encouraged into activities that interest them. The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills for social, confident, and communicative learners, with a strong emphasis on integrating stories throughout the day. Children play harmoniously, learning the setting's rules, and pre-schoolers have opportunities to make decisions and voice their views through a "school council". Inspector highlights - Toddlers develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts, such as weight, through imaginative activities. - Staff provide innovative activities, like replicating milking a cow with rubber gloves, to encourage exploration. - Babies enjoy staff singing and learn sign language to communicate their wants and needs. - Children have good opportunities to be physically active both inside and outside, supported by staff extending their vocabulary. - Partnerships with parents are effective, with parents sharing their skills and feeling listened to and respected by staff. Areas to develop - 1 plan group activities more effectively for toddlers to ensure they can concentrate and remain involved in learning - 2 organise older children's daily routines more efficiently, particularly after lunch, to prevent children from becoming disengaged. Inspection #10276708 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215684) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report how they feel listened to and are always respected by staff > They comment on the effective communication that staff provide about their children's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff attend regular training, such as how to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They implement effective strategies to support children's understanding of what will happen now and what will happen next, to help them manage changes between activities. Outdoor space All children have good opportunities to be physically active both inside and outside. Staff encourage older babies to take their first steps independently. Toddlers enjoy climbing on low-level apparatus and pre-school children enjoy throwing coloured balls into a net. ## Parent Reviews of Little Nippers Childcare 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLLLVmuJX1Gba87CgIUZOSGt2nVTwl1iKLOodkQe0ZLQrGpqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Felicity Green 6 years ago A lovely welcoming nursery run by truly awesome staff, my son loves attending and I feel extremely confident leaving him in their care. Would highly recommend them. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVeDlXOV9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x486cec24b93e5f53:0xd6e0570750c428a7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWSMKxepm-bqhwnbYUV318kN6Sm_MOqolOE0e7FKr2LJMgBJA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bobby Braddon 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0MTgtTFRREAE!2m1!1s0x486cec24b93e5f53:0xd6e0570750c428a7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWjmsjSgbka624fgOXsFWlbSA20jv_ygRJ3T7bzoqWdManQ85am=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nans 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDX3JUUTRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486cec24b93e5f53:0xd6e0570750c428a7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXDIX51BDmD2ZfsBY0mcjwIFuK6alq0GW9TGT7gxG8bNOtolySa=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sammi 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwdXBEcUJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x486cec24b93e5f53:0xd6e0570750c428a7) Reviews from Google for Little Nippers Childcare. 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