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Little Plums Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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4.5(18 parent reviews) ·Bath Street, Mansfield, NG18 1BA · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Little Plums Day Nursery in Mansfield provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children learn and develop through play. Located conveniently opposite the Water Meadows Swimming Complex, the nursery offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms and a large secure outdoor play area.

The dedicated team focuses on fostering strong attachments with children and promoting good social skills, while celebrating diversity. They believe in the importance of outdoor play for physical development, natural learning, and vitamin D absorption.

The curriculum is centred around child-led play and education, with activities designed to be fun and challenging. Staff track children's progress against the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and communicate observations to parents via a dedicated app.

Little Plums also offers structured activities with guest experts in areas like language, science, and music, alongside local community trips.

Our ethos

We provide a positive play environment for every child, so they may develop good social skills and an appreciation of all aspects of this country’s multi-cultural society. We plan learning experiences to ensure, as far as practical, there is equality of opportunity for all children and a celebration of diversity. We recognise that children need regular access to outdoor play in order to keep fit and healthy, develop their large and fine motor skills, experience learning in a natural environment and access sunlight in order to absorb vitamin D more effectively.

What it's like

Leaders know what they want children to learn and how they want their curriculum to be implemented. Children arrive happy and eager to play, demonstrating prior learning and growing imaginations. Staff teach them new skills, extend their learning, and support their problem-solving abilities.

Learning through playPurpose-built facilityFlexible funded hoursEYFS curriculumOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged for regular booked sessions over 51 weeks a year, with options for half day, full day, and full week bookings. For government-funded sessions, a daily meal charge applies, and additional hours beyond funded entitlements are billed at hourly rates. Administrative fees apply for late payments and changes.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Fees are calculated over 51 weeks a year for regular booked sessions.
  • A set daily meal charge applies to funded sessions.
  • Adhoc private sessions are subject to a 10% surcharge on top of regular private fees.
  • Late collection is charged per minute.
  • Charges apply for late payment and session amendments.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks a year. Closed for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. Closes at 3 pm on Christmas Eve. Earlier starts or late finishes can be arranged separately.

Food

Meals have a set daily charge for funded sessions. Healthy meals are provided.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Plums Day Nursery

Last inspected 23 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders know what they want children to learn and how they want their curriculum to be implemented. Children arrive happy and eager to play, demonstrating prior learning and growing imaginations. Staff teach them new skills, extend their learning, and support their problem-solving abilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy to see staff and their friends and eager to play.
  • Children demonstrate their growing imaginations as they help staff to hunt for 'dragons' in the garden.
  • Staff support children to develop their speaking and communication skills.
  • Children enjoy the routines of the day, and older children take great pride in being a staff helper at lunchtime.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve management oversight of the care and education provided to children
  • 2help staff to support all children's care and developmental needs during daily routines and transitions
  • 3help children to understand the consequences of their actions.
Inspection #10317734 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers are happy with the support staff provide for children.

They feel that children make rapid progress in their care and comment that staff really care about the children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know their key children well and are able to explain their individual care needs and personalities. They are clear about what is most important for children to learn next, including children who may need additional support, and share this information with other staff.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate their growing imaginations as they help staff to hunt for 'dragons' in the garden. Babies know when it is time to play outdoors and are eager to put on their coats and shoes.

Parent Reviews of Little Plums Day Nursery

4.5
(18)
Autum Mitchell
8 months ago

Our son was at Little plums since he was 9 months old until he left to start school. All the staff at little plums has always been incredibly caring and helpful in our son’s development. Special mention to Summer, Beth & Innis for their constant support to our son. I would highly recommend little plums day nursery for your little ones!

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Darren Fernandes
10 months ago

Little Plums has been an incredible part of our son’s early years. As first time parents, leaving him in someone else's care was daunting but, from our first visit, we felt completely at ease. The staff are warm and nurturing and have also played a huge role in his development, both educationally and socially. We’re so grateful for the support they’ve given our whole family and we know he’ll miss everyone dearly as he starts school. Highly recommended!

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Lauren Clifford
a year ago

Little Plums nursery gave us an amazing experience as parents and our little boy absolutely loved his days there. They had our little one from when he was 4 months old, they made us feel confident about leaving him from his first day. The parent app is regularly updated to let you know what your little ones have been up to. The staff are always happy to help and listen to any worries you have at nursery and home and are really friendly. We had a fantastic 3 years here. Thank you Little Plums for giving my boy and us a great experience and setting his foundations for the future.

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Cora Bennett
10 months ago

My son has been with Little Plums for almost four years - since the day he turned one all the way through to starting at school. Little Plums has consistently provided a truly loving and nurturing environment, with staff who genuinely care about the children and have their best interests at heart. Thank you Little Plums 💕✨

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lorraine calladine
2 years ago

My son has been attending little plums since September and he absolutely loves it. He goes and leaves with a smile on his face. All of the staff are wonderful and friendly and have my boys best interests at heart. The app is amazing I can log in and see everything he's done and eaten through the day. I can't recommend enough.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2019

  • November 2023Good
  • October 2019Outstanding

Frequently asked about Little Plums Day Nursery

About the setting

Little Plums Day Nursery registered in 2017 and is situated in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas and on bank holidays, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY553716
Registered person
Little Bath's Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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