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Little Tots Nursery in Scunthorpe

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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3.4(5 parent reviews) ·49-51 Oswald Road, SCUNTHORPE, DN15 7PE · North Lincolnshire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
North Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Little Tots Nursery, established in 2017 in Scunthorpe, provides a warm, home-from-home environment for children aged 0-5 years. 30 am until 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

Rated as "Good" by Ofsted in its most recent inspection on 7th January 2025, the nursery excels at building strong relationships with children and their families. Staff are skilled at planning tailored next steps in learning to ensure each child meets their developmental milestones.

The curriculum focuses on promoting communication skills, with staff expertly narrating play and using simple words with babies to encourage language development. Leaders and staff are proactive in providing early support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working with external advisors and signposting families to support groups.

Recognising the importance of physical activity, Little Tots Nursery has created an indoor play space in addition to their garden, ensuring all children have opportunities for active play and to develop physical skills. Parents consistently praise the staff and leaders for fostering children's confidence and development, appreciating the regular communication about their child's progress and experiences.

Our ethos

Little Tots Day Nursery focuses on a hands-on approach to learning, encouraging individual growth and confidence by observing and engaging with children's interests rather than extensive paperwork. They aim to create a family-like atmosphere where children feel secure and loved, allowing them to thrive and develop to their full potential.

What it's like

Leaders and staff build strong relationships with children and families in this home- from-home nursery. Staff plan tailored next steps in learning for children to ensure that they continue to meet their milestones. Leaders and staff put in place early support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Strong parent partnershipsTailored learning plansSEND supportPhysical play focusCommunication rich environmentIndependence skills

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full day sessions with optional early bird starts, categorised by age bands. Government funding can be stretched over 51 weeks or taken term-time only. Standard fees include meals, while funded hours exclude meals and extracurriculars, which are subject to optional daily charges.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Full Day (8:00am-6:00pm) - Under 2 years old£67.84 / day
  • Full Day (8:00am-6:00pm) - 2-year-olds£67.84 / day
  • Full Day (8:00am-6:00pm) - 3+ year olds£65.72 / day
  • Early Bird (7:30am-8:00am) - Under 2 years old£3.13 / session
  • Early Bird (7:30am-8:00am) - 2-year-olds£3.23 / session

Good to know

  • Government funding can be stretched over 51 weeks or taken as term-time only for 38 weeks.
  • One month's notice is required to opt out of the nursery meal provision.
  • Meal options are all-or-nothing; parents cannot opt in for selective meals.
  • The early bird session (7:30am-8:00am) cannot be accessed as a funded session.
  • Late payment and late pick-up fees apply to all bookings.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Age range

0 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Tots Nursery

Last inspected 7 January 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff build strong relationships with children and families in this home- from-home nursery. Staff plan tailored next steps in learning for children to ensure that they continue to meet their milestones. Leaders and staff put in place early support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff build strong relationships with children and families.
  • Staff plan tailored next steps in learning for children.
  • Children are invited by staff to be 'safety spies'.
  • Staff understand the importance of speaking to children and encouraging conversation.
  • Children access a self-service station to collect their own cereal and fruit snacks.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve daily routines and transition times to ensure the best use of staff's time in consistently meeting the needs of children
  • 2put into place a targeted programme of professional development to further raise the skills and knowledge of staff
Inspection #10377437 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers offer high praise to staff and leaders for the ways in which they support children's confidence and development.

Parents appreciate the time that staff take to speak with them about their child.

They say that they feel well informed about children's development and experiences.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff put in place early support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work with external advisers and signpost families to valuable support and community groups.

Outdoor space

Leaders recognise that some children do not have access to outdoor play areas at home. In response, leaders and staff have set up a play space, in addition to the garden, inside the nursery. This ensures that children have further opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as using a slide or riding on wheeled toys.

Parent Reviews of Little Tots Nursery

3.4
(5)
Gabriele Revutaite
a year ago

Amazing nursery! Lovely staff who always go an extra mile to support children.The best decision to place my son here!

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Inspection history

Date: November 2019

  • January 2025Good
  • November 2019Good

Frequently asked about Little Tots Nursery

About the setting

Little Tots Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in Scunthorpe. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, nine of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery receives specific funding for disadvantaged children and offers government funded childcare for children aged between nine months and four years.

URN
EY547716
Registered person
Little Tots Nursery (Scunthorpe) Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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