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Little Scholars Community Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·Broadway Hall, Broadway Street, Burton On Trent, DE14 3ND · Staffordshire
Number of places
68 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Scholars Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and curiosity. The nursery prides itself on its warm, family-like atmosphere, ensuring each child feels loved, safe, and inspired.

A dedicated team of early years professionals provides individual attention, fostering development through play, discovery, and laughter. Little Scholars is committed to giving children the best start in life, operating as a home away from home for families in Derby.

The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2025, a testament to its caring team, happy children, and the safe, supportive environment it consistently provides.

Our ethos

Little Scholars is committed to giving children the best start in life, fostering development through play, discovery, and laughter in a warm, family-like atmosphere that feels like a home away from home. The nursery encourages children to grow with confidence and curiosity.

What it's like

Children are happy and well cared for at this warm and friendly setting. Staff and children create meaningful relationships with one another. Children are motivated to learn and confidently explore the activities on offer.

Nurturing environmentPlay-based learningOfsted rated goodFamily atmosphere

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7:45am-6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Scholars Community Nursery

Last inspected 30 April 2024

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 are happy and well cared for at this warm and friendly setting. Staff and children create meaningful relationships with one another. Children are motivated to learn and confidently explore the activities on offer.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident in exploring both the indoor and outdoor environments.
  • The curriculum builds on children's current knowledge and interests, with an emphasis on speech and language.
  • Staff have a strong focus on managing children's emotions.
  • Children learn about healthy lifestyles and have opportunities to increase physical skills.
  • Leaders observe the quality of teaching and support staff well-being and training.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of transition times, particularly after outdoor play, to ensure all children, including those with SEND, know the routines and expectations.
Inspection #10335679 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They comment that their children have settled in well.

They know what their children are doing throughout the day and are happy with their development.

They are confident their child receives additional support if they require it.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff, including the special educational needs coordinator, support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They promptly complete early assessments and referrals for children and work effectively with external agencies to ensure children make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children are confident in exploring both the indoor and outdoor environments. They have ample opportunities to increase their physical skills and to be outdoors in the fresh air.

Parent Reviews of Little Scholars Community Nursery

5.0
(6)
cristian popa
9 months ago

Great nursery great staff my boys really enjoyed been here!! The staff will go up and beyond to help us.

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Uazan Ibrahim
4 months ago

Amazing nursery. I kept all the work and activities I did. Looking back on it is very nice 👍🏾.

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Rihab Amdouni
3 years ago

Really nice nursery and really good staff. Thank you :)

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Inspection history

Date: April 2024

  • June 2024Good
  • April 2024Good

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