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Little Wellies Day Nursery in Shipley

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.9(50 parent reviews) ·Newton House, Newton Way, Shipley, BD17 5NH · Bradford
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Little Wellies Day Nursery, established in 2022, offers a bright and welcoming environment for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023.

Babies and toddlers benefit from a cosy, home-from-home atmosphere where caring staff nurture them and help them form strong bonds with their key person. Children enjoy daily outdoor play in a well-equipped area, learning to assess risk as they climb and balance.

Pre-school children also explore local moors and woods, connecting with nature. The carefully planned curriculum considers children's interests and prior knowledge, preparing them for school.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high levels of support, with staff working closely with parents and professionals. Transitions are carefully planned to minimise distress.

One-to-one focused learning and a calming sensory room are available for those who benefit. Parents describe the nursery as "small and personal, very friendly and welcoming," noting children develop social skills and make friends.

Staff plan engaging activities that stimulate learning, from touch and feel play for babies to early maths concepts during outdoor activities. Children also learn about growth and change by tending to plants and understanding good health and hygiene through daily routines.

The staff team works very successfully, communicating well to meet children's needs and receiving regular training and support.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time in this bright, welcoming nursery, thriving and being well-prepared for school. The carefully planned curriculum considers their interests, prior knowledge, and skills needed for the next learning stage. Babies and toddlers benefit from a cosy, home-from-home environment, where they are nurtured by caring staff and form strong bonds with their key person.

Bright, welcoming environmentGood Ofsted ratingDaily outdoor playSupport for SENDStrong parent partnershipsEngaging activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Wellies Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 June 2023 · Nicola Dickinson

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

Children enjoy their time in this bright, welcoming nursery, thriving and being well-prepared for school. The carefully planned curriculum considers their interests, prior knowledge, and skills needed for the next learning stage. Babies and toddlers benefit from a cosy, home-from-home environment, where they are nurtured by caring staff and form strong bonds with their key person.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff plan exciting activities that capture children's interests and stimulate them to learn.
  • Staff introduce early mathematics to children through counting and positional language during outdoor activities.
  • Children learn about growth and change by monitoring plants and understand good health and hygiene through embedded routines.
  • Staff work highly successfully as a team, communicating well to ensure children's needs are always met.
  • Staff have access to a wide range of training and receive regular coaching and support from the leadership team.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider how activities in the toddler room can be organised more effectively to help reduce the elevated level of noise, so that children can listen and concentrate more easily
  • 2consider how outside agencies who deliver learning opportunities that extend and enhance children's learning, are used to make sure they are inclusive for all children.
Inspection #10292025 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents says the nursery is small and personal, very friendly and welcoming.

Parents says children develop their social skills and have a good group of friends.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special education needs and/or disabilities receive high levels of support to help them make the best possible progress. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals, carefully planning transitions to minimise distress. Children greatly benefit from one-to-one focused learning with key staff or quiet activities in the calming sensory room.

Outdoor space

Children have time outdoors every day in a well-equipped outdoor area. They learn to assess risk as they climb, balance on tyres and pedal ride-on toys. Pre-school children also enjoy time off the premises to explore the local moors and woods, finding out about their natural environment.

Parent Reviews of Little Wellies Day Nursery

4.9
(50)
Stacey
5 months ago

Our experience at Little Wellies has been amazing. The staff are fantastic with both the children and the parents, always warm, supportive, and attentive. They offer a wide range of fun and creative activities that really help the children grow and develop their skills. We’re so grateful for the care and dedication the whole team puts in. Highly recommended!

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Molly Coates
5 months ago

My daughter has been attending Little Wellies since April 2025, and I want to thank everyone for always making my daughter feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. Their caring, and supportive approach brings me so much reassurance, knowing she is in such thoughtful hands. I am always kept updated and involved as a parent. The most important thing for me is that my daughter feels safe, and I can see that everyday with the way she interacts and responds to staff. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.

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Rachel H
5 months ago

Little Wellies is a lovely nursery and my daughter really enjoys her time here. All the staff are fantastic and always provide a thorough handover at pick up time so I can hear about all the fun activities she’s been up to through the day!

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Lauren Hill
a year ago

My little boy started here in September and has settled in so well. He literally runs into nursery now and bangs on the door. The staff are really warm and friendly, they helped me loads with his settling in. He has really bonded with the staff in his room and his key worker. I feel really comfortable knowing he is in their care. They all love children and he just loves them. He has learnt so much and come on loads since starting at nursery which is all thanks yo the dedication of the staff. I work shifts and if i ever need to add or amend his hours the staff have always accommodated me. We are really happy we chose little wellies!!

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Vanessa dawson
a year ago

My son attends little wellies and he loves it here. He loves being out in the fresh air and they make sure the kids play outdoors as much as they can, he enjoys their big outdoor area with lots to explore and going on their outdoor excursions. He has made a lot of friends here and I’ve not had any issues with him settling in there. He’s very fond of his room leader. My son is a picky eater and since starting here he seems to be trying lots of new foods and eating better at home. All of the staff here are very friendly and I recommend little wellies to all.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2023

  • July 2023Good
  • June 2023Good

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