Opening hours
7:00am - 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Little Toes Day Nursery North Muskham
Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
About this day nursery
Little Toes Day Nursery in North Muskham is a family-operated childcare provider committed to delivering outstanding care within a nurturing and familiar setting. They focus on helping children aged 6 weeks to 5 years expand their horizons in a secure and individualised manner, with all activities centred around the children’s development.
The nursery is rated "Good" by Ofsted and draws inspiration from Anna Ephgrave's approach, emphasising learning through play where children lead their own educational journey. The dedicated team of childcare experts and educators stays informed about the latest developments in childhood development, working alongside parents to foster enthusiastic, intelligent, and capable children.
The curriculum promotes empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment, encouraging children to learn through interactions and play, forming lasting friendships. The nursery prides itself on its unique facilities, which include spacious base rooms with small groups, a curriculum tailored to each child's interests, and daily walks that teach road safety and facilitate outdoor activities like gardening at their forest school.
Our ethos
Little Toes Day Nursery is inspired by Anna Ephgrave's approach, emphasising learning through play where children lead their own educational journey. They are committed to fostering empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment, encouraging children to learn through interactions and play. The curriculum is tailored to each child's interests, promoting their development in a secure and individualised manner.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and are warmly greeted by staff who know them well. They benefit from a calm and focused atmosphere and grow in confidence, engaging harmoniously in play with friends. Staff place children at the centre of the curriculum, focusing on individual learning needs and supporting them to make good progress.
Family-run nurseryOfsted rated GoodChild-led learning through playFocus on empathy and respectDedicated and qualified staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
6 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Toes Day Nursery North Muskham
Last inspected 23 May 2025 · Kate Francis
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and are warmly greeted by staff who know them well. They benefit from a calm and focused atmosphere and grow in confidence, engaging harmoniously in play with friends. Staff place children at the centre of the curriculum, focusing on individual learning needs and supporting them to make good progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children benefit from a calm and focused atmosphere, where they grow in confidence and harmoniously engage in play with their friends.
- Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well.
- Partnerships with parents are a key strength of this nursery.
- Staff place a strong emphasis on children's healthy lifestyles and promote their well-being.
- Leaders offer strong support to staff, both personally and professionally, and staff state they greatly appreciate this.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff skills in adapting teaching to continually build on what children know, understand and can do to maximise their learning.
Inspection #10404333 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) extremely well. They identify gaps in learning and the next steps through assessments and discussions with parents. Staff make timely referrals and are committed to collaborating with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive targeted support.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy accessing books both inside and outdoors. Younger children rest and sleep outdoors, weather permitting, on sleep mats and in cots under the trees in the summer, which enables them to connect to nature. Staff plan forest school sessions well, with pre-school children learning to make toast safely on an open fire and being taught not to cross the forest school boundary without permission for safety.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
23 May 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
Little Toes Day Nursery registered in 2024. It is situated in North Muskham, Newark. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, with one holding a level 5 early years qualification, four at level 3, and three at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6:30pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 2786687
- Registered person
- Little Toes Day Nursery North Muskham 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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