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Little Owls Day Nursery in Nottingham

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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4.8(26 parent reviews)
·1-1a First Avenue, Carlton, NOTTINGHAM, NG4 1PH · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
79 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Little Owls Day Nursery is a private childcare provider in Carlton, Nottingham, offering high-quality care and education for children from birth to five years old. The nursery is part of a larger group of settings and prides itself on fostering a secure environment where children can confidently develop to their full potential.

They operate a learning programme based on the latest Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on 'in the moment planning' to support children's individual interests. Each child benefits from a dedicated key person, and the nursery works in close partnership with parents, even providing shared learning journeys.

Little Owls Day Nursery has distinct rooms for different age groups: Brilliant Babies, Terrific Two’s, and Pre-School. The nursery is Ofsted approved and prioritises hands-on observation and interaction over extensive paperwork.

They also offer various government funding options, including 2-year-old funding, 30-hour funding, and stretch funding, with options for both term-time only and all-year-round care.

Our ethos

Little Owls Day Nursery focuses on 'in the moment planning' to support children's individual interests, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They prioritise hands-on observation and interaction, fostering a secure environment where children can develop their full potential, working in close partnership with parents.

What it's like

Children are eager to arrive and are greeted warmly at the door by their key person. They settle quickly and find their favourite activity in the engaging and secure environment. Staff help children to develop their physical development as they explore the inviting outdoor area.

Ofsted ApprovedEYFS CurriculumDedicated Key PersonVariety of Funding OptionsFamily Feel

Pricing & funding

Fees are standard across all age groups and vary based on session length. Parents can choose from full day, half day, or mid-day sessions, with an early drop-off option available. Additional charges apply for funded places to cover meals.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are the same across all age groups.
  • Additional meal pack charges apply for funded places, ranging from £2.00 to £10.00 depending on session and child.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session, School day, Additional hour

Opening hours

7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Owls Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 August 2024 · Stephanie North

Safeguarding effective
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 are eager to arrive and are greeted warmly at the door by their key person. They settle quickly and find their favourite activity in the engaging and secure environment. Staff help children to develop their physical development as they explore the inviting outdoor area.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team are committed to continual improvements.
  • Staff support children's emotional well-being effectively.
  • There is a well developed curriculum that identifies what children will learn through a wealth of learning opportunities.
  • The management team and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's questioning techniques so that younger children can understand and have time to respond
  • 2build on staff knowledge of how to support younger children's early language and communication skills.
Inspection #10351755 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they feel staff take the time to genuinely get to know their children and work closely with them to help children progress in their development.

Parents comment that staff at the nursery are 'welcoming, friendly and trustworthy'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They seek advice from outside agencies to help provide strategies that help children to progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Staff help children to develop their physical development as they explore the inviting outdoor area. They provide opportunities for children to learn to take managed risks and build their resilience, such as using balancing beams.

Parent Reviews of Little Owls Day Nursery

4.8
(26)
Kelly Watts
3 months ago

My baby has been at this nursery for about a year now. He loves it, normally shy of other people but goes in very happy when greeted by the staff, he often needs a cuddle in morning which I see they give him until he ready to go off and socialise. they are so friendly and really care for the children. As a mum I am very nervous and anxious who I leave my children with but I'm so glad I choose this nursery. To top it off my son development/confidence has come on amazing, learnt so much, photos of the activities they do is great, they staff are very supportive. I'd recommend to anyone.

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Dean Watson
3 months ago

I had a great visit to Little Owls Day Nursery and was really impressed. The staff are warm, professional, and clearly care about the children, who all looked happy and engaged. The nursery is clean, well organised, and full of age-appropriate activities that support both learning and wellbeing. It feels like a safe, nurturing environment, and I’d happily recommend it to other parents in Nottingham.

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Sharnie Wightman
3 months ago

Little owls is hands down the best nursery around. I had 2 children attend the nursery over a 5 year period. My first child who attended the nursery was recommended from a childminder. She was retiring and told me she wouldn’t want my child to go anywhere else. And I agree. The staff are amazing. Doing as much as they can for each child’s needs. The manager Lisa, is a beautiful soul who really helped my children during a really difficult time my family went through. They aren’t just nursery staff. They are a little family.

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Aleana Farooq
3 months ago

I had my son go to this nearly for 6 months before he started school, we had a really wonderful experience! The staff were amazing and always smiling and helped me wherever was needed with my sons development! My daughter who is 2 has started this nursery and is learning new things and building new relationships with staff and children which will improve her social skills and communication!

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Arte Angel Shand
3 months ago

My son has been attending Little Owls since he was about 9months old and is now 3. He absolutely loves the nursey and all of the staff and knows all staff by name. There is never a day that he doesn't want to attend and most days he doesn't want to leave. His vocabulary is amazing and his understanding and rationale is growing everyday. He looks forward to the range of activities, his homework pack and the really enjoys the dinners. The team has really nurtured and cared for him and it evident, in his relationships at nursery and at home. I couldn't be happier with his development and progess.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2017

  • August 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • October 2017Good

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