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Have been a part of the little sparks family for over 6 years as my little girl went and now my son is there. All the staff are so welcoming and you know they all really care about the children. The amount of new initiatives Sarah the manager brings in means the nursery is always changing and building on what it already has. Would, and do regularly, recommend to anyone looking for a home from home!", "datePublished": "2025-09-05T10:15:04.356071836Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Faye Pilkington" }, "reviewBody": "We love Little Sparks. Our son has come on so much since being there. 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Little Sparks # Little Sparks Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (7 parent reviews) · 5 Super Street, Clayton le Moors, ACCRINGTON, BB5 5ST · Lancashire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Sparks Ltd, located in Accrington, BB5 5ST, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that was registered in 2009. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, offering full day care for children aged zero to four. The dedicated team of 11 childcare staff includes nine with qualifications at level 3 or above, and one with qualified teacher status. The nursery prides itself on creating a home-from-home environment where children feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging, nurtured by staff who actively involve children in decisions, such as menu planning. Children are encouraged to be confident and independent through a curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge. Parents are viewed as part of the "Little Spark's family" with regular invitations to participate in nursery activities like story time and stay-and-play sessions. What it's like Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe in the home-from-home environment. They are excited to explore and play with their friends, leaving their parents with ease and greeting staff with smiles. Children are confident and self-assured, as their opinions are truly valued, for example, in deciding nursery menus. They are engaged and motivated, showing a willingness to learn and try new things. Confident children Strong parent partnerships Effective safeguarding Language development focus ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Sparks Last inspected 11 November 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe in the home-from-home environment. They are excited to explore and play with their friends, leaving their parents with ease and greeting staff with smiles. Children are confident and self-assured, as their opinions are truly valued, for example, in deciding nursery menus. They are engaged and motivated, showing a willingness to learn and try new things. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and feel safe in the home-from-home environment, demonstrating a true sense of belonging within the nursery. - Children are engaged and motivated in their chosen activities, showing a willingness to learn and try new things, with older children creating letters and safely using scissors. - The curriculum is designed to help children become confident and independent, consistently preparing them for the next stage in their learning. - Staff prioritise children's language development, engaging them in interesting conversations and narrating their play, exposing children to a wide range of nursery rhymes and action songs. - Children develop their physical strength through climbing equipment and running in the garden, with staff modelling different movements. - Children learn about their community through fundraising events, learning about emergency services, and celebrating local events like Remembrance Day. - Parental partnerships are a strength, with leaders and staff working to ensure parents feel part of the "Little Spark's family" through regular invitations to participate in activities and shared information. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff accurately identifying potential signs of harm and knowing the procedures to follow. - The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen procedures to monitor staff practice to raise the good quality of teaching to the highest level. - 2 Enhance arrangements for children to learn about what is right and wrong, so all children clearly understand what is expected of their behaviour. Inspection #10233741 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203281) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Sparks Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10233741 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203281)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389477) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 5 Super Street, Clayton le Moors, ACCRINGTON, BB5 5ST [© 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#/-2.39112/53.77973/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ACCRINGTON - [Day nurseries in ACCRINGTON](/search?q=ACCRINGTON) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-sparks-ltd-bb5-5st-ey389477) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children develop their physical strength by expertly climbing on equipment and running around the garden. Staff model different ways to move, such as jumping and hopping. Babies show good upper-body strength, pulling themselves up and climbing on soft-play equipment, helping them gain balance and coordination for walking. Children learn about road safety when playing with toy cars and safety signs in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Little Sparks 5.0 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK0yFaSVx1ABk3UnjvLsUfpPSbscdklW6NOhuk4wGzz4njEsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Fiona Burnside 8 months ago We love Little Sparks! Have been a part of the little sparks family for over 6 years as my little girl went and now my son is there. All the staff are so welcoming and you know they all really care about the children. The amount of new initiatives Sarah the manager brings in means the nursery is always changing and building on what it already has. Would, and do regularly, recommend to anyone looking for a home from home! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Cc2JsUTFja3RGTTJKblFreEVWMGxCYjBGR00wRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b994a152df907:0xfa1c27fa76c1a4bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJgnY_NGZxJa7kkJK_WM-oJk17sW3B0MR0UH09BwB8vsU8qExJb=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Faye Pilkington 8 months ago We love Little Sparks. Our son has come on so much since being there. We love being part of the family 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tST1pqRXhhV05yVFhKT00wZHhhVFIwUWxwMFZYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b994a152df907:0xfa1c27fa76c1a4bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXzLv86zaovJ1xq7MTBvu7u3V-HjxST1v3JnCGe--ojpwYLBTY2Cw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Siobhan Rowlands a year ago Wonderful setting, very friendly, professional and caring. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBbjhMcGRBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b994a152df907:0xfa1c27fa76c1a4bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV0RQeDKZhmelsZTIlhTJ4JxyFGiy5HHhmdGvkDvGbgcG-Y-enmPQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) mark harrison 8 years ago My youngest goes here and absolutely loves it. Fantastic staff and facilities [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReDlIOWFBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b994a152df907:0xfa1c27fa76c1a4bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUvJyurcCPpo7wwKQBKZmSeJj1L92EGHNR3fm3gySSiL9H72YrQtw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shannon P 8 years ago My daughter loves it here. Wonderful staff! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3NmRUYmNBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b994a152df907:0xfa1c27fa76c1a4bf) Reviews from Google for Little Sparks. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18022323765517591743&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2012 - November 2022 Good - January 2017 Outstanding - September 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Sparks ### What stands out about Little Sparks? ### Does Little Sparks take babies? ### What are the opening hours at Little Sparks? ### Where is Little Sparks located? ### Is Little Sparks a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in ACCRINGTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Sparks. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Great And Small Kindergarten Clayton le Moors · BB5 5PN 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/great-and-small-kindergarten-bb5-5pn-ey562421) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery Accrington · BB5 5RP 2.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/sparthfield-happy-day-nursery-bb5-5rp-ey339312) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bambinos Boutique Daycare Accrington · BB5 5NS ](/nursery/bambinos-boutique-daycare-ltd-bb5-5ns-2655400) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Great and Small Forest School Accrington · BB5 5SB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/great-and-small-forest-school-bb5-5sb-ey554007) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Early Bairds Children's Nursery Blackburn · BB6 7EE 4.6(22 reviews) ](/nursery/early-bairds-children-s-nursery-bb6-7ee-ey460197) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup Blackburn · BB6 7SN ](/nursery/our-lady-st-huberts-playgroup-bb6-7sn-ey357656) [See all nurseries in ACCRINGTON →](/search?q=ACCRINGTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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