--- title: "Little Owls, Cambridge — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Little Owls, a nursery in Cambridge — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Owls # Little Owls in Cambridge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Histon Early Years Centre, New School Road, Cambridge, CB24 9LL · Cambridgeshire Number of places 9 places Age range 1–2 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Cambridgeshire 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 Histon Early Years Centre, known as Little Owls, provides education and childcare for children aged one to four years old. The centre aims to create a nurturing environment where children and their families feel content, secure, and respected, fostering an atmosphere of mutual trust and cooperation. Their philosophy is rooted in the belief that children are active participants in their learning, equipped with their own theories, interpretations, and questions. This approach is inspired by Carlina Rinaldi of Reggio Emilia, emphasising the importance of listening to children. The centre provides distinct learning environments for different age groups: Owlets for 1-2 year olds, Fledglings for 2-3 year olds, and Greenfinch, Robin, and Woodpecker rooms for 3-4 year olds. They also prioritise healthy eating, recognising its importance for future well-being, and encourage parents to engage with the nursery through various updates and policies. The centre requires a minimum attendance of three full days per week for the well-being and continuity of the children, with priority given to full-time attendees or existing Little Owls families when allocating sessions. Our ethos Little Owls' philosophy is inspired by Carlina Rinaldi of Reggio Emilia and centres on the belief that children are active learners with their own theories and questions. They emphasise listening to the children and fostering an environment where they feel secure, respected, and are active participants in their learning. What it's like Children simply adore spending time at the nursery. They have exceptionally strong bonds with staff and are confident in their well-organised and stimulating surroundings. Children are totally enthralled by these experiences and even at the youngest age are showing curiosity and enthusiasm for everything they do and see. Reggio Emilia inspired approach Focus on healthy eating Separate rooms for different age groups Strong parent partnership focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, apart from two weeks in August, one week at Christmas and one week at Easter when they are closed. Sessions run from 8am until 6pm Age range 1-4 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Owls Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10208457 Lead inspector Jacqueline Baker Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191203)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530904) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-owls-cb24-9ll-2530904) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Owls Last inspected 8 July 2022 · Jacqueline Baker Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children simply adore spending time at the nursery. They have exceptionally strong bonds with staff and are confident in their well-organised and stimulating surroundings. Children are totally enthralled by these experiences and even at the youngest age are showing curiosity and enthusiasm for everything they do and see. Inspector highlights - Staff have a deep understanding of how to plan an ambitious curriculum and demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of how young children learn. - Leaders and managers have an energy, enthusiasm and drive for excellence that is second to none. - Staff encourage children's independence and give them the time they need to practise new skills. - Staff place a high priority on children's developing communication skills. - Staff have an outstanding awareness of what children need to know and how this knowledge is further developed and enhanced as they move further through to the nursery school. Inspection #10208457 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191203) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > friendly, caring, professional, reliable and communication is great. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children like nothing better than being outside where they can run freely and spend time exploring. Staff encourage children to observe the flowers and look for spiders or ladybirds in the grass. ## Parent Reviews of Little Owls 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWMSM447tiCTwtR4gwqI1u_5pE0LIiZSFCckS40brmqouULvjdhng=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Guest One 7 years ago Fantastic pre school. Lovely teachers, brilliant facilities, very clean and lots to do to keep the children engaged. My child has the best start to his education before he starts nursery at Histon & Impington school in September. Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZazRmTzhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8713119f1382d:0xf508ed4b81185be9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLTkelhR1LlCTHl9-UfDK9iXTc945DWAxM2ekurIRyGmehvfQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Graham Main 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbXBLeW93RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8713119f1382d:0xf508ed4b81185be9) Reviews from Google for Little Owls. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17656623247650216937&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 July 2022 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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