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Little Plums Nursery Sneinton

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·Old School Hall, Windmill Lane, Nottingham, NG2 4QB · Nottingham
Number of places
82 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Little Plums Nursery in Sneinton, Nottingham, provides high-quality care and education through play in a spacious, clean, and safe environment. The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, closing only for one week at Christmas and on Bank Holidays.

They offer flexible funded hours for children aged 9 months, 2, 3, and 4 years old, with various combinations to suit family needs. The curriculum emphasises learning through child-centred play, encompassing both indoor and outdoor activities.

Children are exposed to age-appropriate challenges and experiences, with guest experts visiting to deliver sessions in language, science, and music. The nursery also arranges short trips within the community.

Staff actively track children's progress against the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and share observations with parents through a dedicated app, encouraging parent involvement in their child's development. Healthy meals are provided, and the dedicated team strives for excellence in all aspects of childcare.

The nursery aims to foster friendships among children and parents, hosting events throughout the year to encourage community engagement.

Our ethos

Little Plums Nursery's child-centred play approach emphasises learning through both indoor and outdoor activities. They support children's development by offering age-appropriate challenges and experiences, with guest experts providing sessions in language, science, and music. The nursery actively tracks and shares children's progress against the EYFS framework with parents, encouraging their involvement.

What it's like

Children show that they are happy and safe at the nursery. They have close attachments with their key person and look to them for reassurance when they are upset or tired. Children are eager to explore the wide range of well-planned activities set up for them. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, particularly their mathematical development.

Flexible Funded HoursEducation Through PlaySpacious & Safe EnvironmentHealthy MealsCommunity Engagement

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured into private half-day, full-day, and full-week rates. Government-funded hours are subject to hourly top-up fees for any remaining hours used, alongside a daily meal charge. Additional fees apply for extra hours, late collections, late payments, and session amendments.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Meals during funded sessions are subject to a set daily charge.
  • Hourly top-up rates apply for non-funded hours on funded sessions.
  • Adhoc private sessions incur a 10% surcharge.
  • Late payment charges are applied monthly.
  • Session amendments are subject to an administrative charge.
  • Late collection fees are charged on a per-minute basis.

Key facts

Opening hours

8.00 am to 6 pm, Monday – Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Closed for one week at Christmas and on Bank Holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Plums Nursery Sneinton

Last inspected 31 January 2022 · Kelly Langley

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 are happy and safe at the nursery. They have close attachments with their key person and look to them for reassurance when they are upset or tired. Children are eager to explore the wide range of well-planned activities set up for them. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, particularly their mathematical development.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have considered the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's learning, and target planning to meet individual needs.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery and are kept informed about their children's progress.
  • Staff work hard to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met.
  • Staff support children's language development well, using sign language throughout the nursery.
  • Staff are passionate about children's progress and celebrate their achievements.

Areas to develop

  • 1allow children more time to think through their ideas and responses to questions they are asked, to maximise their learning
  • 2provide opportunities for children to develop the language they speak at home, to support their communication skills
  • 3review the organisation of mealtime routines, to ensure that all children remain engaged and supported.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work hard to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met. The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable in her role. Staff support families and work with other professionals to implement strategies to help children make the best progress they can.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills through a range of stimulating experiences. They spend time in the outdoor area where they develop their large-muscle skills. They negotiate the climbing frame and mix 'potions' in large tubs with sticks and spoons.

Parent Reviews of Little Plums Nursery Sneinton

4.6
(9)
Sharna McQuinn
2 years ago

My daughter has now finished her time at Little plums nursery ready for school, after attending the nursery since she was 18 months old. First of all I want to say a big thank you to all the staff which do a great job every single day. The nursery is brilliant and she’s loved her experience with you all and has grown massively. The nursery is clean and tidy , you have regular electronic updates , there’s lots of space to play indoor and outdoor, great healthy meals. Not to mention she adores all the staff members which she has grown close bonds with. I’ve had no problems at all with the nursery they handle everything passionately and professionally. I would definitely recommend.

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Ruth Valerie
2 years ago

My son started in this Nursery in September 2023 since he turned 2 years old. I am totally satisfied with his growth, he interacts and communicates more with others. The school staff is professional and very friendly. On the other hand, I had peace of mind when I have long days because I know that my son will be well supervised and his needs will be met . I highly recommend this nursery for their support and help towards parents. Thanks to Little Plums Nursery Sneinton for the good work. KEEP IT UP

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Emma Olonta
2 years ago

My daughter started the nursery when she was 18 months. She is leaving to primary school as she has turned 3. The staff are well trained and professional. My daughter has developed and grew in so many ways, she communicates very well, independently do things for her age, potty trained e.t.c. Little plums is an amazing place for children to learn and grow.

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Stephanie Gook
a year ago

My daughter has been going here since 11 months old. The staff are superb and work with you with any issues you may have, such as potty training and fussy eating. My daughter always comes home happy telling me all about her day and how much she adores her key person. I can't recommend them enough.

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Florence Newman
2 years ago

I absolutely loved this nursery from the second I walked in, I had to go back to work when my daughter was only 7 months so I was quite anxious she needed to be at the right place to ease that fear of leaving her and this nursery was the one. It is really clean, the staff treat her like she is their own they are so informative and really care for the children. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

31 January 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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