Opening hours
7:30am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Little Toes Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
22 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
About this day nursery
Little Toes Day Nursery is a family-operated childcare provider that commenced its journey in February 2017 with a crèche service, expanding to become Ofsted registered by August of the same year. In January 2019, they opened Little Toes Clifton in a former police station.
The nursery group offers a secure and nurturing environment for children from six weeks to five years old. Their educational philosophy is greatly influenced by Anna Ephgrave's work, emphasising learning through play where children lead their own developmental journey within a homelike setting.
They strive to offer exceptional childcare, focusing on fostering early learning in an engaging environment where children can safely explore and develop. The curriculum is developed with curriculum and childcare experts to ensure a smooth transition to school.
They aim to provide high-quality care that supports children's curiosity, facilitates social interaction, and establishes a safe space for their growth.
Our ethos
Little Toes Day Nursery's educational philosophy is inspired by Anna Ephgrave, focusing on learning through play where children lead their own development in a home-like setting. They aim to foster curiosity, social interaction, and growth in an engaging and safe environment.
What it's like
Children happily say goodbye to their parents at the nursery gate. They have lots of friends and enjoy creative activities. Staff support children to share and take turns and develop their language and communication skills.
Family-runLearning through playOfsted registered
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Age range
6 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Toes Day Nursery
Last inspected 12 October 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children happily say goodbye to their parents at the nursery gate. They have lots of friends and enjoy creative activities. Staff support children to share and take turns and develop their language and communication skills.
Inspector highlights
- Staff implement a sequenced curriculum which has a strong focus on supporting children to develop the skills they will need for the next stage in their learning.
- Early years pupil premium funding is used effectively to benefit the children who receive it.
- Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.
- Staff support children to understand and value what makes them unique.
- Staff support children to express how they are feeling and what makes them feel happy or sad.
Areas to develop
- 1increase opportunities for all children to have fresh air and physical exercise
- 2share information with parents to support them to encourage children's learning and development at home.
Inspection #10257945 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents express how much their children love attending the nursery.
children ask to go to nursery on days that they are not scheduled to attend.
They value the friendly staff and say that they are confident that their children are happy, safe and well cared for.
Parents comment that they receive a wealth of information about their children's day at the nursery and about their developmental progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work in partnerships with the other professionals involved in their care to ensure that the children get the support they need to make the best possible progress.
Outdoor space
Staff do not plan well enough for outdoor play. Opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and take part in physical exercise outdoors are not consistent. Children who do not attend for a full day spend very limited time outside.
Parent Reviews of Little Toes Day Nursery
5.0
(5)
Jennifer Thompson
5 years ago
This is an absolute paradise for little ones. I have seen my now school age little girl grow into such a confident and loving little person. My younger little girl has gone from 7m to now 2y old and it’s her second home! A true family like nursery adapting to parents and little ones need; truly caring for their little community. Couldn’t recommend them more!
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Mark Bayles
8 years ago
What a fantastic little nursery! A home from home, with friendly, caring and engaging staff. The manager, Racheal, caters for every child's individual needs and offers the flexibility that many bigger establishments can't. I can't recommend this nursery more highly. Helen Barnes
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Veselina Dzharova
5 years ago
We are really happy with Little Toes, our daughter started going there just before she turned one and the staff were great at accomodating her needs and following her routine. Almost a year later, my daughter is enjoying her days at nursery and looks forward to going there, a true home away from home setting !
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Lena Chen
2 years ago
A wonderful nursery, small and homely, with welcoming and engaging and caring staff. It feels like a family and my son has flourished here. Thank you to Nic and the lovely team. We will be sad to leave!
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Marie
3 years ago
This is a fabulous nursery - lovely, friendly and caring staff, who looked after our son so well. They also have fair and flexible policies- we can highly recommend them!
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Inspection history
Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.
Frequently asked about Little Toes Day Nursery
About the setting
Little Toes Day Nursery, located in West Bridgford, Nottingham, registered in 2017. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY547646
- Registered person
- Little Toes Day Nursery 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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