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Little Owls Day Nursery in Hull

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Dove House Hospice, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8DH · Kingston upon Hull
Number of places
63 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull

About this day nursery

Little Owls Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment across two locations in Hull: Dove House and Ainthorpe. Both nurseries are dedicated to providing a safe, happy, and supportive space where children can thrive and prepare for their future educational steps.

They prioritise child-led learning, utilising an "In the Moment Planning" approach that encourages children to explore their own interests and curiosity through play. The facilities feature bright indoor spaces and extensive outdoor areas, ensuring children benefit from fresh air, physical activity, and outdoor learning experiences daily.

Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared freshly on-site, catering to children's dietary needs and keeping them energised throughout the day. The nursery maintains open communication with parents through learning journals, providing updates, photos, and videos of their child's development.

Both Little Owls settings have received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, demonstrating their commitment to high standards of education, safety, and care. Choosing Little Owls also contributes to a wider community cause, as a portion of each nursery place supports the care provided by Dove House Hospice to local families.

Our ethos

Little Owls Day Nursery is committed to providing a safe, happy, and supportive environment that fosters child-led learning. They utilise an "In the Moment Planning" approach, encouraging children to explore their interests through play, and prioritise daily outdoor learning experiences.

What it's like

Children quickly settle into nursery life thanks to robust induction arrangements and staff who value parent input. The baby room is designed as a home-from-home, with personalised care. Children behave well, sharing resources and taking turns, guided by calm and caring staff role models.

Child-led learningTwo Hull locationsSupports local hospiceOfsted "Good" rated

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges standard rates for full day, half day, and early bird sessions. Meals are charged as an additional fee depending on the session attended. Fees include different meals and snacks depending on the times of the session.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Meals include breakfast, snacks, lunch and tea depending on session time.
  • Early bird sessions are available from 7:30am to 8:00am.
  • Meals are billed as separate daily or half-day charges.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Half Day, Early Bird Session, Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Owls Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 February 2023 · Rose Tanser

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 quickly settle into nursery life thanks to robust induction arrangements and staff who value parent input. The baby room is designed as a home-from-home, with personalised care. Children behave well, sharing resources and taking turns, guided by calm and caring staff role models.

Inspector highlights

  • Nursery leaders have implemented a curriculum that successfully builds children's knowledge over time and provide many opportunities for staff training.
  • Children enjoy a good range of nutritious meals and snacks and make choices about their food.
  • Staff develop children's early literacy skills over time through nursery rhymes and reading books.
  • Parents are confident that their children are safe and happy in nursery and value the regular updates about their children's achievements.
  • Children become increasingly independent at managing their self-care needs, and rooms and outdoor areas are well organised to help children access resources easily.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of daily routines to identify ways to minimise the waiting times for children so that they can continue to be involved in their learning
  • 2monitor the levels of noise in rooms throughout the day so that children can concentrate fully and continue to develop their listening and attention skills.
Inspection #10264875 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that the nursery serves an important role in the community.

They praise the consistently warm welcome they get from staff.

Parents are confident that their children are safe and happy in nursery.

They value the regular updates which they receive about their children's achievements.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They work with parents and relevant services to identify what additional resources are needed, ensuring children get extra support in a timely manner to progress well.

Outdoor space

Children are very motivated when they spend time outside. They develop the confidence to try new physical challenges, such as navigating across large tyres. Older children demonstrate their understanding of nursery's rules, knowing to ride bicycles and scooters in a designated space to ensure everyone's safety. The outdoor areas are well organised to help children to know where different resources are located and can access them easily.

Parent Reviews of Little Owls Day Nursery

5.0
(4)
David Regan
3 years ago

My daughter has just finished at Little Owls and although she was only there for a year she has come on so much, the teachers there are excellent. I can't recommend them enough

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Kylie B
8 years ago

This nursery is absolutely amazing, infact no words can describe how wonderful it actually is and I can't wait for my boy to start when he turns 2

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Inspection history

Date: June 2017

  • February 2023Good
  • June 2017Good

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