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Little Owls @ Ainthorpe

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Ainthorpe Primary School, Ainthorpe Grove, Hull, HU5 5EB · Kingston upon Hull
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull

About this day nursery

Little Owls Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment across two locations in Hull, one at Dove House and the other at Ainthorpe Primary School. The nursery is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare that supports children's development through play, discovery, and growth.

Beyond offering a safe and happy place for children, Little Owls provides a unique community benefit: every nursery place contributes to the care provided by Dove House Hospice to local families. The nursery focuses on clear and straightforward pricing, along with assistance in navigating government funding options.

They provide comprehensive care, including meals, and are committed to ensuring continuity and routine for children by stretching funded hours throughout the year. The team strives to be approachable and helpful, ensuring parents understand all aspects of their child's care and funding.

What it's like

Staff are enthusiastic and responsive to children's needs, planning activities that spark curiosity about the world and promote early literacy skills. Children behave well, learning to share and take turns, while staff support their well-being and form strong emotional bonds with babies.

Community-focused (supports Dove House Hospice)Two Hull locationsStretched funding model

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full day, half day, and early bird sessions. Fees do not automatically include meals, which are billed as separate daily or session-based additions. For government-funded hours, a voluntary meal charge is applied daily, though parents can opt out of this charge if needed.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Standard fees do not include meals, which are charged as separate additions.
  • Meals include breakfast, snacks, lunch, and tea depending on session times.
  • Funded sessions incur voluntary meal fees, with opt-out policies available.
  • Financial hardship support is available upon consultation with the nursery manager.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 1 July 2021

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 are enthusiastic and responsive to children's needs, planning activities that spark curiosity about the world and promote early literacy skills. Children behave well, learning to share and take turns, while staff support their well-being and form strong emotional bonds with babies.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff consistently demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm and are very responsive to children's needs.
  • Children have many resources to support their early literacy skills across the nursery.
  • Children behave really well. They learn to take turns and share popular resources.
  • Nursery leaders make good use of the additional funding they receive for children to improve their outcomes.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1review how the curriculum for all group activities is planned so it is appropriate for all children and builds on what they currently know and can do
  • 2ensure that there is a consistent approach in supporting all children learning English as an additional language so that they can continue to develop and use their home language across the nursery.
Inspection #10194418 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure specific needs are quickly identified and children receive the necessary support. She also checks that staff fully understand how to implement individual plans effectively.

Outdoor space

The outdoor areas now include equipment that enables children to attempt new physical challenges, such as climbing a rope ladder. Children gain much satisfaction when they achieve something they have been trying to master.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 July 2021

Good

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

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