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Little Pips Nursery # Little Pips Nursery in Chippenham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · Lowden Avenue, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 1LH · Wiltshire Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Wiltshire 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 Pips Nursery in Chippenham offers a vibrant learning environment where children aged 0 to 5 years are encouraged to develop through engaging play, both indoors and outdoors. " in each individual. Parents are encouraged to get in touch to learn more about the childcare services available. The nursery prides itself on high expectations for children and an exceptional range of learning experiences, leading to rapid progress and a genuine enthusiasm for discovery. Staff are highly committed to children's development, ensuring parents are well-informed. Our ethos Little Pips Nursery aims to "Bring out the Best!" in each child, fostering a love for discovery through high expectations and an exceptional range of learning experiences. They encourage development through engaging indoor and outdoor play, prioritising a strong foundation for children aged 0-5. What it's like Children arrive at nursery excited for their day, welcomed by calm, nurturing, and familiar staff. Knowledgeable staff effectively communicate with parents, ensuring they feel confident their child is well-supported. Children build meaningful relationships and confidently engage in activities. Play-based learning Indoor and outdoor environments Dedicated staff Excellent Ofsted report ## Pricing & funding Fees include enhanced provision for private hours. Government funding covers statutory provision only, with a voluntary hourly charge requested to access enhanced services during these hours. Additional private hours that make up part of a day are charged at a flat hourly rate. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Private fees include the nursery's Enhanced Provision. - Government funding covers statutory provision only. - A voluntary Additional Service Charge is requested to access enhanced provision during funded hours. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Age range 0 to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Freshly prepared meals cooked on site ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Pips Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10286530 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223162)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY332429) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://littlepipsnursery.co.uk/) Lowden Avenue, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 1LH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.12447/51.4607/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CHIPPENHAM - [Day nurseries in CHIPPENHAM](/search?q=CHIPPENHAM) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-pips-nursery-sn15-1lh-ey332429) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Pips Nursery Last inspected 9 June 2023 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 arrive at nursery excited for their day, welcomed by calm, nurturing, and familiar staff. Knowledgeable staff effectively communicate with parents, ensuring they feel confident their child is well-supported. Children build meaningful relationships and confidently engage in activities. Inspector highlights - Staff monitor children's development closely, creating a child-centred curriculum with creative teaching styles. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported, with staff having extensive knowledge of complex needs. - Staff support and develop children's communication and language skills very well, providing narrative, modelling language, and encouraging participation. - Partnerships with parents are excellent, with parents praising the high-quality care and support provided. - The management team highly values their staff, nurturing their well-being and providing regular training and social events. Areas to develop - 1 help toddlers and older children to develop and practise their independence skills more consistently, especially at mealtimes. Inspection #10286530 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223162) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. Staff have extensive knowledge of children's complex needs and know how best to support them. For example, staff use objects of reference and picture cards to support children's understanding of routine activities. They work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive the best possible experiences at nursery and help to close gaps in their development. Outdoor space Older children create dens with loose parts in the garden. Staff facilitate learning and encourage children to think how they can make their den better. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Little Pips Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKrQ-InSVI42QgwTRSQxAN6FDQNeH2_68QyYFTGk6cLV2Wx8Ys=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chloe Vale 4 months ago Such a wonderful Nursery and the staff are amazing! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25vMlJUQnZjemhwTVd0R1luQkZVa0pKVWtONVkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x48717adc6e7ba6a3:0x3eab4374cc59a3e4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLLxdE8uwHhd8K_d_31XaOPEUNLtWekF-bkPq7IOusw52dRNQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Heidi Mena 6 years ago We have used this nursery for my children for 6 years. The children were always well looked after and I felt always in safe hands. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVX2JhODJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48717adc6e7ba6a3:0x3eab4374cc59a3e4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX-qxtzF3UKseFlESWaOWELKPeY8bOTZ1IPf-hRlZPU-8dZc1A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samantha begum 6 years ago Very Good service. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNcGU2RGF3EAE!2m1!1s0x48717adc6e7ba6a3:0x3eab4374cc59a3e4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLAaq3st-QZ8Yc0rOrSB6KDmGXS9DIWWUvb_zGjfymQmA7DQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Heather Backway 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MEx5U2d3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48717adc6e7ba6a3:0x3eab4374cc59a3e4) Reviews from Google for Little Pips Nursery. 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