Little Plums Nursery Stapleford

About this day nursery

Little Plums Nursery in Stapleford is a private day nursery dedicated to providing high-quality care and education through play. Located on a prominent corner plot on Brookhill Street with secure onsite parking, the nursery offers a stimulating and safe environment for children from babies to pre-schoolers, as well as an after-school and holiday club for older children.

The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing for one week at Christmas and on Bank Holidays. They focus on promoting learning through engaging activities, both indoors and outdoors, and arrange visits from guest experts for language, science, and music.

The staff are committed to building strong attachments with children and track their progress using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, sharing observations with parents through a dedicated app. Little Plums emphasises creating a positive play environment that fosters social skills and celebrates diversity, aiming to ensure every child has opportunities for growth and development.

They pride themselves on being outstanding in all aspects of their service, from healthy meals to a great team.

Our ethos

Little Plums Nursery is committed to providing high-quality care and education through play, following the EYFS framework. They focus on creating a positive play environment that fosters social skills and celebrates diversity, aiming to ensure every child has opportunities for growth and development. The nursery also focuses on learning through engaging indoor and outdoor activities, and brings in guest experts for language, science, and music.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this inclusive nursery, forming close bonds with staff and thriving in a cosy and homely environment. They are highly engaged in activities, independently choosing from a wide range of play ideas, and their emotional well-being is supported by gentle and kind interactions from staff. The nursery places families and children at the heart of everything they do, using the community to extend children's experiences and foster a love of reading.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around half day, full day, or full week bookings. Funded sessions are subject to a daily meal charge, with additional hours billed at specific hourly rates. Extra charges apply for late collection, late payments, session amendments, and ad-hoc bookings.