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Little Saints Nursery # Little Saints Nursery in Sheffield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · School House, Hillfoot Road, Sheffield, S17 4AP · Sheffield Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Sheffield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Saints Nursery, located in Sheffield, S17 4AP, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that was registered in 2001 and received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on April 17, 2025. The nursery provides a warm, welcoming, and caring environment where children from 2 to 4 years old quickly settle and develop positive relationships with adults. Children show high levels of independence, confidently pouring their own milk at snack time and managing their coats. The nursery focuses on fostering a love of reading through activities like "Book of the Month," independent book choices, and singing nursery rhymes. A well-sequenced curriculum, including support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensures all children make good progress. The setting also prepares children for life in modern Britain by celebrating various festivals and cultures, encouraging children and parents to share their experiences. Partnerships with parents are strong, with effective communication about children's development and supportive settling-in processes. The nursery operates during term time only, from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm, and offers funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. What it's like Children settle quickly and establish positive relationships with adults at this warm, welcoming and caring setting. Children are happy and confident and say they like coming to nursery to play with their friends. Routines throughout nursery help children to feel safe and secure and know what to expect next. Children proudly show how they safely use the balance bicycles when playing outdoors and take turns with their friends. Warm and caring environment Good behaviour and independence Strong literacy focus Cultural awareness Effective parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.45am until 5.30pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Saints Nursery Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10392865 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277724)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300901) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-saints-nursery-s17-4ap-300901) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Saints Nursery Last inspected 17 April 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children settle quickly and establish positive relationships with adults at this warm, welcoming and caring setting. Children are happy and confident and say they like coming to nursery to play with their friends. Routines throughout nursery help children to feel safe and secure and know what to expect next. Children proudly show how they safely use the balance bicycles when playing outdoors and take turns with their friends. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly and establish positive relationships with adults in a warm, welcoming, and caring setting. - Children behave well and display high levels of independence, such as collecting their own coats and practicing good hygiene. - Children show positive attitudes towards their learning with high levels of concentration and enjoyment. - Children's communication and language development is promoted well through activities like 'Book of the Month' and singing nursery rhymes. - Children benefit from activities that reflect their current interests, with staff understanding what children are capable of and need to learn next. - Children are provided with opportunities to prepare for life in modern Britain by learning about various festivals and cultures. - Older children receive additional support daily to develop literacy skills for school readiness. - Partnerships with parents are good, with effective communication about children's development and helpful settling-in processes. Areas to develop - 1 Ensure consistent, clear, and accurate guidance for children learning to form letters. - 2 Provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of mathematical language and concepts. - 3 Ensure all staff have a good understanding of policies and procedures that are in place. Inspection #10392865 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277724) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum in place that supports children with their learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator supports children with SEND. Outdoor space Children enjoy physical activity in the nursery garden and at forest school, and they proudly show how they safely use balance bicycles when playing outdoors. Inspection history Date: December 2007 - April 2025 Good - September 2019 Good - April 2015 Good - November 2014 Inadequate - May 2011 Good - December 2007 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Little Saints Nursery ### What outdoor space does Little Saints Nursery use? ### Whereabouts is Little Saints Nursery? ### Is Little Saints Nursery a private nursery? ### How does Little Saints Nursery support children with SEND? ### What is Little Saints Nursery working to develop? ### Which strengths stand out at Little Saints Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Saints Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Wizz Kids Pre-School Sheffield · S17 4FB ](/nursery/wizz-kids-pre-school-s17-4fb-300784) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kingswood Day Nursery Sheffield · S17 3QP ](/nursery/kingswood-day-nursery-s17-3qp-ey551209) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Sheffield · S17 3GW ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-school-dore-ltd-s17-3gw-ey448429) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Abbeydale Cottage Nursery Sheffield · S17 3LJ 4.9(15 reviews) ](/nursery/abbeydale-cottage-nursery-s17-3lj) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.3 mi ### Little Greenhouse Nursery and Pre School Sheffield · S8 7HN ](/nursery/little-greenhouse-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-s8-7hn-2843074) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Croft Corner Forest School Nursery Sheffield · S7 2LQ ](/nursery/croft-corner-forest-school-nursery-s7-2lq-2583390) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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