Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7am – 6pm.
Little Olives Day Nursery, located in Rotherham, S60 8GA, is a newly established, purpose-built facility designed to serve the Waverley community. As a locally run family business, the day nursery is dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child can thrive and develop their unique potential, preparing them for school and for life.
The nursery's philosophy is deeply rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Every Child Matters framework, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach to early childhood education. They embrace a blend of pedagogical styles, including Forest School, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Hygge approaches, to offer a rich and varied curriculum tailored to each child's interests and developmental stage.
The highly qualified team, with certifications ranging from Level 2 to Level 6 and Early Years Teacher status, is committed to providing exceptional care. They prioritise safety through extensive and regularly updated safeguarding training, with key team members certified in paediatric first aid.
Little Olives emphasises play-based learning, meaning children engage in a mix of structured and unstructured activities to develop literacy, numeracy, motor skills, social-emotional understanding, and a love for learning. The nursery also focuses on smooth transitions for children, whether starting at the nursery or moving between rooms, by involving parents and assigning a dedicated key person to each child.
Our ethos
Little Olives Day Nursery's philosophy is rooted in the EYFS and Every Child Matters frameworks, embracing a blend of Forest School, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Hygge approaches. They are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment that fosters play-based learning, catering to each child's interests and developmental stage to prepare them for school and life.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday to Friday, 7am – 6pm.
Our son has attended Little Olives since it first opened, and we truly couldn’t be happier. After moving him from another well known nursery, we’ve seen such a positive change. His development and confidence have grown tremendously since the move. Little Olives places a real focus on each child’s development while still making sure they are having fun every day. He loves the nursery and the staff so much that he often wants to stay longer and genuinely looks forward to going in each morning. We are so glad we made the move and are incredibly grateful for the warm, caring way the staff have welcomed and supported our son.
Read on GoogleMy daughter started at Little Olives Nursery in December when she was just 6 months old, and I honestly cannot fault the care she receives. The nursery is absolutely fantastic and looks after her so well. The team have been incredibly supportive with her weaning journey, which has meant so much to me. They work closely with me, communicating clearly about the meals she enjoys, what’s working well, and what isn’t. It really feels like a partnership, and I truly value how involved and informed I am. My daughter has settled beautifully in the Little Seedlings room. She clearly gets on well with all the staff, she is always smiling and happy when I drop her off, and just as content when I arrive to collect her. Each team member in the room is so lovely, and I can genuinely sense that they not only look after my daughter with care, but also truly enjoy having her there. That reassurance as a parent is priceless The owner and manager of the nursery is absolutely amazing. Hearing her story was genuinely emotional for me. She started as a childminder, and when the demand grew beyond what she could manage alone or without the right space, she turned her vision into reality. Watching how she designed and was involved in creating Little Olives from nothing, right through to a purpose-built nursery, is inspiring. Her passion, determination, and commitment to providing excellent care for children from birth truly shines through in everything she does. Leaving your child is never easy, but Little Olives gives me a real sense of love, safety, and trust. I feel incredibly proud of what has been created there and completely confident leaving my little girl in their care. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
Read on GoogleOur son has been attending Little Olives since September and we couldn’t be happier with the setting. The staff are lovely and are genuinely interested in our little boy’s development. He has been enjoying going to nursery and settles in happily, which is so reassuring as a parent. We are always kept informed about his day and what he has been up to, and it’s clear that a lot of thought and care goes into the activities they plan. The environment is welcoming, nurturing and well organised, and it’s obvious that the staff truly care about the children in their care. We’ve seen such positive progress in his confidence and development since starting, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Little Olives to other parents looking for a supportive and caring nursery.
Read on GoogleLittle Olives Nursery - a beautiful and fun filled place where kids 👶🏻 truly enjoy themselves. We are very proud to be a part of the Little Olives Family. We have seen our little one grow into a young girl with the finest skills, fluent speech, this place boosts the confidence of the kids. Their unique way of teaching is very commendable - hands-on activities, passion to teach with singing, dancing, thematic storytelling. The playground is the best one I have ever seen - open sky, colourful and vibrant with lots to explore and at the same time gives the kids a platform to adapt to weather changes. Not to forget the delicious and well balanced meals they serve. The menu is versatile and kids enjoy fresh and in house prepared foods. Hygiene and health of the kids is well looked after - the staff ensures kids are hydrated, well rested, feeling well in themselves - don’t feel left out or ignored. Highly recommend Little Olives Nursery where your little one will thrive into a smart and confident pre-schooler !!
Read on GoogleLove Little Olives Nursury, Our girl has really come out of her shell since attending and developing beautifully. Especially love how frequent the updates are seeing what the kiddies are getting up to in the day, alongside good communication with the staff and loce seeing the photos. My little girl loves attending. :)
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