--- title: "Little Tinkers Preschool — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Little Tinkers Preschool, a nursery in Milton Keynes — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Little Tinkers Preschool # Little Tinkers Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2025) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Charles Warren Academy, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AZ · Milton Keynes Number of places 32 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Tinkers Preschool, established in 2003, is a family-operated childcare provider passionately dedicated to early childhood education. With over 25 years of experience, they aim to equip children with essential tools for a successful start to their school life. The preschool focuses on individualised learning within a stimulating and secure environment, offering flexible full or part-time care for children aged 18 months to 4 years 11 months. Little Tinkers operates across three locations in Milton Keynes: Simpson, Bletchley, and Fern Grove. They pride themselves on providing affordable, high-quality preschool education from a team of highly qualified and DBS-checked staff. In addition to preschool services, their Holne Chase site offers an after-school club for children attending Holne Chase school. Little Tinkers emphasises a partnership approach with parents to nurture each child's development and prepare them comprehensively for primary education. What it's like All children love attending Little Tinkers and settle quickly into activities. The pre-school fosters confidence, creativity, respect, and a sense of value in children through its strong values. Staff expertly deliver a highly effective and ambitious curriculum, ensuring children are highly motivated and make excellent progress. Family-owned since 2003 Affordable childcare 3 locations in Milton Keynes Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers an early morning session charged at a flat rate per session. ## Key facts Session types full-time care, part-time care, After school Club Opening hours Early Risers Session 8:30-9am Age range 18 months - 4 years 11 months Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Tinkers Preschool Last inspected 4 February 2025 · Amanda Perkin Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend All children love attending Little Tinkers and settle quickly into activities. The pre-school fosters confidence, creativity, respect, and a sense of value in children through its strong values. Staff expertly deliver a highly effective and ambitious curriculum, ensuring children are highly motivated and make excellent progress. Inspector highlights - Leaders create a highly effective and ambitious curriculum. - Children's behaviour is impeccable, and staff are exemplary role models. - The pre-school day is built around books, songs and rhymes. - Families and their uniqueness are at the heart of this pre-school. - Staff seize every opportunity to promote children's understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. Inspection #10376136 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269981) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Tinkers Preschool Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10376136 Lead inspector Amanda Perkin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269981)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397284) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-tinkers-preschool-mk6-3az-ey397284) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents share with the inspector children's desire to bring in healthy lunch boxes to pre-school Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Early intervention ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), or children in receipt of additional funding, have the targeted support that they need from the very start. Leaders go above and beyond to secure timely interventions and target support for individual children at the earliest opportunity, working alongside families and professionals to ensure all children have the same opportunities. EAL / language support Children receive additional music and dance sessions, where they practise their growing knowledge and understanding of stories as they play with puppets and props. This helps children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to be confident communicators. ## Parent Reviews of Little Tinkers Preschool 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIVQm5SQj2xZD-w_ay_N6dSNs9Hkln_4naF_tcNZINbdjlAKw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Miane Deria 9 years ago Great preschool. My child loves going there. The staff is lovely and really cares for the children. One of best nursery my kids has gone too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnOXZYbVdnEAE!2m1!1s0x487654d50c15c7e5:0xbfb7b8f1ab197502) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIHtCife5Dgd3879BPUx0zFFKygwyCnLkPJijnQzVTaGvw5ow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Yasmin Hussen 10 years ago My child goes there [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcXBfeWtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487654d50c15c7e5:0xbfb7b8f1ab197502) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW3Cq4p7f_1URYVWURSUHjq5SJp6Y2qLpSeXCpbt708xRtdmBCryw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dumitra-Dorina Serafim 5 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkdWNFRXRNbmRwTm5oaE5reHpaalJuT0dwbk9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x487654d50c15c7e5:0xbfb7b8f1ab197502) Reviews from Google for Little Tinkers Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13814713730079487234&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2010 - February 2025 Outstanding - May 2019 Outstanding - December 2014 Good - February 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Tinkers Preschool ### Is Little Tinkers Preschool a private nursery? ### When did Little Tinkers Preschool open? ### How does settling in work at Little Tinkers Preschool? ### What do parents value about Little Tinkers Preschool? ### How was Little Tinkers Preschool rated by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Tinkers Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Bears Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK6 3AA 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-bears-day-nursery-ltd-mk6-3aa-ey226139) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Acorn at Hedgerows Milton Keynes · MK6 4NP ](/nursery/acorn-at-hedgerows-mk6-4np) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Walton Nursery Milton Keynes · MK7 6BB ](/nursery/walton-nursery-mk7-6bb-ey349307) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Acorn at Mulberry Bear Milton Keynes · MK7 6AA ](/nursery/acorn-at-mulberry-bear-mk7-6aa) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Milton Keynes · MK7 8FD 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-mk7-8fd-ey393830) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Hospital Milton Keynes · MK6 5LS 4.6(21 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-milton-keynes-hospital-mk6-5ls-ey422543) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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