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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Little Plums Nursery Rotherham # Little Plums Nursery Rotherham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Albert Street, Masbrough, Rotherham, S60 1HH · Rotherham Number of places 100 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Rotherham 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 Plums Day Nursery in Rotherham provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children, operating 51 weeks a year with flexible schedules. The nursery aims to foster significant development in children's talking and social skills through varied activities and meals. Parents consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the positive atmosphere that helps children settle in and thrive. The nursery prides itself on excellent communication with parents, keeping them updated on their child's progress and daily activities, including observations and pictures of new achievements. Little Plums emphasises creating a fun and bright backdrop for effective learning, ensuring children are happy and well-cared for. With a commitment to providing a balanced diet and a range of engaging experiences, the nursery strives to be a trusted partner for parents seeking quality childcare. What it's like Children show that they feel safe and secure at this welcoming nursery. They develop a strong sense of belonging as there is a very effective key-person system in place. Children show curiosity and enjoyment as they explore a broad range of fun and stimulating activities. Flexible funded hours Strong parent communication Focus on child development Varied activities and meals ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured into half day, full day, and full week private sessions. Funded hours are available, with extra hours charged at hourly rates depending on the session type, plus a daily meal fee. Admin charges apply for late payments, late collections, and session amendments. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Adhoc private sessions incur a 10% surcharge. - A set daily charge applies for meals during funded sessions. - Additional hours beyond funded limits are charged at varying hourly rates depending on the session type. - Admin fees apply for late payment, late collection, and session amendments. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00 am to 6 pm, Monday – Friday, 51 weeks a year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Plums Nursery Rotherham Last inspected 30 June 2022 · Claire Crumpton 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 show that they feel safe and secure at this welcoming nursery. They develop a strong sense of belonging as there is a very effective key-person system in place. Children show curiosity and enjoyment as they explore a broad range of fun and stimulating activities. Inspector highlights - Staff effectively support children who speak English as an additional language, learning key words and displaying multilingual posters. - Children actively engage in singing nursery rhymes, which aids their speech development and promotes early reading skills. - Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of their key children's development and plan activities based on individual interests. - The nursery has a strong focus on children's well-being and emotional health, using a five-point scale to measure emotional involvement. - Leaders are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and ambitious, providing regular support and coaching to staff, creating a positive learning atmosphere. Areas to develop - 1 develop the implementation of the mathematical curriculum to support children to use numbers, count and develop their understanding of mathematical concepts during their play - 2 enhance learning opportunities for children to consistently develop their independence skills and extend their knowledge about health and hygiene routines. Inspection #10226033 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190516) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Plums Nursery Rotherham Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10226033 Lead inspector Claire Crumpton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190516)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2569534) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://rotherham.littleplumsdaynursery.co.uk/contact-rotherham/) Albert Street, Masbrough, Rotherham, S60 1HH [© 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#/-1.36815/53.43104/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Rotherham - [Day nurseries in Rotherham](/search?q=Rotherham) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-plums-nursery-rotherham-s60-1hh-2569534) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel that staff are extremely supportive. > They speak highly of the manager and staff. > They comment on how happy their children are. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is effective in her role, taking prompt action to address identified gaps in children's learning and working in close collaboration with other professionals to provide continuity of care. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it beyond mentioning that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. EAL / language support Staff support children who speak English as an additional language very well. They know the language that children speak at home and try to learn a few key words. For example, posters are displayed around the nursery, together with basic signs, in Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu and French. ## Parent Reviews of Little Plums Nursery Rotherham 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKqzv44JlYDmxmVbjD3jreWJZz32OYf4SzWga4hlt8KFdWz5A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natalie den 6 months ago Brilliant nursery, helped my daughter with her speech and built her confidence up loads, staff are friendly and helpful [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210NFVFUndaVkJ2TW5sbmFXZzFjVGRPU1c5UE9FRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879779045fdb47d:0x82829dfb4ffce6ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLNqH3ET6azVYCMZ7vAoMJlnrS6H5zCRbSb837d74Lm1vG6qQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) natalie hodgson a year ago Absolutely brilliant nursery would highly recommend, all the staff are amazing, [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZbExmalZREAE!2m1!1s0x4879779045fdb47d:0x82829dfb4ffce6ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJpaSp6eoh2skHXlTmjPRcaASlQcucI5L2BeKOTKMSEoomSAw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rodica Gherman a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURnLXNpdS13RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879779045fdb47d:0x82829dfb4ffce6ed) Reviews from Google for Little Plums Nursery Rotherham. 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