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Little Toes Day Nursery Clifton

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Sure Start, Greencroft, Nottingham, NG11 8EY · Nottingham
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Little Toes Day Nursery in Clifton is part of a family-run group of nurseries dedicated to delivering exceptional childcare within a nurturing, home-like environment. The Clifton branch, established in January 2019, is uniquely situated in the Old Police Station building, preserving some of its original architectural elements, including a former police cell.

The nursery caters to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, offering a safe and secure setting. Their educational philosophy is inspired by Anna Ephgrave, emphasising child-led learning through play to foster development in a homely atmosphere.

The nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual learning journey within their caring and stimulating surroundings.

Our ethos

Inspired by Anna Ephgrave, Little Toes Day Nursery in Clifton champions a child-led learning approach through play. Their philosophy centres on nurturing individual learning journeys within a homely, stimulating, and safe environment.

What it's like

Staff genuinely care about the children that they look after and get to know them and their families well. Children receive a warm welcome and are eager to see their friends. Staff are very nurturing and attentive, supporting babies to laugh and babble as they play and interact.

Family-runChild-led learning through playUnique building with original features

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around different session types including a full day, morning, afternoon, or standard school day. Prices vary based on the specific session times chosen. No age-based rate differences are detailed in the provided information.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Toes Day Nursery Clifton

Last inspected 14 May 2024 · Teresa Lester

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff genuinely care about the children that they look after and get to know them and their families well. Children receive a warm welcome and are eager to see their friends. Staff are very nurturing and attentive, supporting babies to laugh and babble as they play and interact.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have regular supervision and receive feedback on their practice, with experienced staff mentoring less experienced staff.
  • There is an effective key-person system in place, and staff work with parents to ensure smooth transitions into the nursery.
  • Children with English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through targeted interventions.
  • Staff encourage children to be kind and develop friendships, praising them for sharing and taking turns.
  • Staff implement a curriculum that encourages children to develop skills needed for school, focusing on independence and communication and language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1share information with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home
  • 2enhance the implementation of routines and group activities so that all children can take part and are suitably challenged and engaged
  • 3ensure that staff use their assessment of children to identify and to plan appropriately challenging experiences for children that help them to build on what they already know and can do.
Inspection #10347236 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff take swift action where there are concerns about a child's development. They work in partnership with parents and other professionals involved with the children to plan and implement targeted interventions.

Outdoor space

Babies are supported to take appropriate risks. Staff encourage them to have a go at using a climbing frame, offering a hand to support them up the steps and assisting them to come down the slide safely on their bottoms.

Parent Reviews of Little Toes Day Nursery Clifton

5.0
(4)
Jennifer Booth
5 years ago

My daughter loves it here at Little Toes Day Nursery. There is always good communication with staff and it is like a home away from home for her. She is always excited to tell me about her day at the nursery when I pick her up :-) I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Little Toes!!!

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Stacey Forry
5 years ago

Fantastic nursery. Staff are all fantastic, great communication. Always a lovely atmosphere & my little boy was always happy & enjoying himself on picking him up. Since starting I noticed great progress with his speech & playing with others. Really happy taking my little boy here, such a shame when he had to stop going because of COVID-19.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 May 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Little Toes Day Nursery Clifton

About the setting

Little Toes Day Nursery Clifton registered in 2024 and is located in Clifton, Nottingham. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff, with nine holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2785629
Registered person
Little Toes Day Nursery Clifton LTD
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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