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Little Stories

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.8(37 parent reviews) ·Croft Day Centre, Ulleries Road, Solihull, B92 8ED · Solihull
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Solihull

About this day nursery

Little Stories Day Nursery, located in Solihull, offers exceptional childcare and education for children from birth to five years old across three distinct rooms: Brilliant Babies for infants up to two, Terrific Two’s for two to three-year-olds, and a Pre-School room preparing children for their transition to school. The nursery focuses on a hands-on approach to learning, encouraging individual development and confidence building, with less emphasis on paperwork and more on supporting children's interests.

Each room has access to its own well-equipped garden, fostering outdoor play and even allowing babies to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The curriculum is based on the latest EYFS guidelines, with learning programmes designed around in-the-moment planning.

The nursery prides itself on fostering strong partnerships with parents and providing a secure and stimulating environment for all children to flourish.

Our ethos

Little Stories Day Nursery focuses on a hands-on, play-based learning approach, centring on children's interests and in-the-moment planning, with less paperwork and more support for individual development and confidence-building. They also value outdoor play and strong partnerships with parents, following the EYFS guidelines.

What it's like

Staff are kind and attentive and build strong bonds with children, greeting them warmly. Children are supported to learn about healthy lifestyles, including handwashing and oral health. They also participate in regular physical activities, developing balance and coordination, and are taught to be independent.

Ofsted Approved ChildcareLarge Gardens and Outdoor PlayEYFS CurriculumHands-on Learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full day, morning, afternoon, and school-day sessions, with rates varying depending on the child's age. Parents can opt for early bird sessions or book additional hours as needed. Meal packs are offered for funded places, with individual meals and snacks charged separately.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Meal packs are available for funded places, with individual meals and snacks charged separately.
  • Late pick-up fees are charged for late collections.
  • A penalty charge is applied for late payments.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Age range

0 to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Stories

Last inspected 27 March 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are kind and attentive and build strong bonds with children, greeting them warmly. Children are supported to learn about healthy lifestyles, including handwashing and oral health. They also participate in regular physical activities, developing balance and coordination, and are taught to be independent.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have robust safeguarding procedures in place.
  • Leaders are clear about what they want children to learn and have devised a comprehensive curriculum.
  • Staff know the children well and make regular observations and assessments of children's learning.
  • Staff support children to learn about the world around them and develop mathematical skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to improve their questioning techniques to give children time to think, consider and formulate a response so that they can share their thoughts and ideas
  • 2support staff to consistently tailor activities to support the age and stage of development of the children taking part.
Inspection #10395469 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how much their children enjoy attending and the good progress they make.

Parents talk about the regular updates they receive from staff about their children's learning and ideas on how they can support their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children take part in regular physical activities. They play chasing games, kick and throw balls and adeptly use wheeled toys. They develop good balance and coordination as they negotiate an obstacle course in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Little Stories

4.8
(37)
Louise & Chris
2 months ago

This is an absolutely lovely nursery and both of our children have really enjoyed attending. Our youngest child is currently in the two’s room and gets so excited to come to nursery every day, we couldn’t want more as parents. There are always lots of activities set up as well as external companies that come in to do things like singing and sports. The staff are so kind, friendly and really make the nursery a lovely place to attend. We would recommend to anyone considering sending their child there.

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Uyanga Valya
3 months ago

Our baby's been at this awesome nursery for three years and totally loves it! The staff are super friendly and caring, and we're so happy with their inspiring activities, water play, little explore, and animal shows. We get great pictures every day, and during celebratory months, it makes for beautiful memories. My baby's speech and self-confidence have really grown here. Thanks for all your amazing work and for taking such great care of our little one! 🥰👶

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Jemma Evans
3 months ago

A fantastic nursery! Everything from the staff to the facilities, it is outstanding! You can see how much effort goes into planning each day and all of the wonderful, creative activities the children do. Both of my children love going to nursery and have so much enthusiasm for it! I have tried other nurseries in the past and couldnt be happier with how my children have settled here.

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Charlotte Tooze
3 months ago

My daughter went here and did so well and misses it every day. Now my son goes here and she still wants to go and say hello to everyone which all the staff welcome. My son has improved so much since being at this nursery and they have supported both of my children's recoveries following surgeries too. I cannot fault the nursery or the staff at all. I am and will be for every grateful to them for all of their help and support with both my daughter and son. I have recommended this nursery to everyone and now have friends that have children going and looking to start here. All I would advise is to hurry up and reserve your space because the nursery is that good that the spaces go quick even after putting an extra facility in to be able to accommodate more children!

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Mary Hill
3 months ago

Both of my children now 8 and 4 have been incredibly happy at this nursery and my son was well prepared for the transition to school. Little stories provide a nurturing and caring environment with many additional opportunities such as sports, music and language classes that make the days exciting and different. It makes going to work much easier with the security and confidence in this nursery setting and the wonderful staff that work here.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2019

  • March 2025Good
  • June 2019Good

Frequently asked about Little Stories

About the setting

Little Stories registered in 2017 and is located in Solihull. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, 13 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The nursery provides funded care and early education for children aged from nine months up to four years.

URN
EY548525
Registered person
Once Upon A Time Children's Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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