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Little Owls Nursery Hunslet St Mary's

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2020)
·Hunslet St Mary's C of E Primary School, Church Street, Hunslet, LS10 2QY · Leeds
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2020
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Little Owls Nurseries, operated by Leeds City Council, stands as the largest provider of childcare in Leeds, catering to over 2,900 children weekly across numerous locations. The day nursery group prides itself on delivering dependable and budget-friendly care and early education within secure and motivating settings.

Each nursery upholds consistent high standards while retaining its distinct character, with the majority earning "outstanding" or "good" ratings from Ofsted. They are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and safe environment where children's individual talents are encouraged, helping them become joyful, self-assured, and autonomous learners.

Parents consistently recommend Little Owls, highlighting the friendly staff, transparent communication via the Famly app, and the significant progress their children make in confidence and abilities. The day nursery also emphasises comprehensive support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), integrating them into an inclusive environment.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and settled in a nurturing environment with strong attachments to staff. Staff are positive role models who support children's good behaviour and provide a well-balanced curriculum so that children make good progress and develop skills for future learning.

Council-runOfsted-rated Good or OutstandingSEND support

Pricing & funding

The nursery enforces a late collection fee for parents who do not adhere to opening and closing times.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Late pickup fee£15 / session

Good to know

  • Late collection is charged at £15 for every 15 minutes.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am-6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day, Wrap around care

Registered with Ofsted

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Owls Nursery Hunslet St Mary's

Last inspected 11 March 2020 · Julie Campbell

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 happy, safe and settled in a nurturing environment with strong attachments to staff. Staff are positive role models who support children's good behaviour and provide a well-balanced curriculum so that children make good progress and develop skills for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Strong attachments between staff and children; nurturing environment
  • Children are happy, safe and settled and behaviour is good
  • Staff are positive role models and encourage learning through play
  • Effective partnerships with professionals and parents
  • Children engage in creative and imaginative play with varied resources

Areas to develop

  • 1embed the recently developed assessment procedures fully, to help raise children's achievements further
  • 2improve the organisation of the daily routine to better support children's concentration and attention skills.
Inspection #10069525 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children take part in outdoor/messy play; for example, they enjoy making ice cream with mud and sticks and cooking in the mud kitchen. The inspector observed activities both indoors and outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • March 2020Good
  • November 2014Good
  • November 2011Outstanding

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