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Little Owls @ Ainthorpe # Little Owls @ Ainthorpe Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · 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 - 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 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 locations Stretched 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Owls @ Ainthorpe Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10194418 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167252)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498955) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-owls-ainthorpe-hu5-5eb-2498955) 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 - 1 review 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 - 2 ensure 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167252) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW_WB-VZaHvWu3rsh66MEKcV77dL7q-vKhJmoWkWPL_aGUSqZ9szQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sion Atkinson 5 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CcU9XcDBNR1pVVVVORVVucFlhVzV5VEZKNk5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x4878bf4ed24e617b:0xa2d2cc0da2d52274) Reviews from Google for Little Owls @ Ainthorpe. 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