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The website is https://www.miniexplorerschildcare-grimsby.co.uk/, and the published email address is Miniexplorerschildcaregrimsby@hotmail.com." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Mini Explorers Childcare # Mini Explorers Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Former Central Childrens Centre, Edward Street, Grimsby, DN32 9HL · North East Lincolnshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered April 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected — Local authority North East Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Mini Explorers Childcare, established in January 2020, champions a "Hygge" approach to early years education, prioritising children's emotional well-being and mental health. This nurturing environment, set in Grimsby, focuses on a home-from-home atmosphere where children are encouraged to learn at their own pace and express themselves freely. Outdoor play and exploration of nature are central to their philosophy, with frequent outings to parks, woodlands, beaches, and farms, aiming to reduce negative feelings and improve concentration. The nursery actively engages with the wider community, including local events and care home visits. They recognise the challenges modern families face and aim to be a supportive "village," offering advice on various topics from pregnancy to financial support. Mini Explorers is committed to providing a safe and enriching experience, divided into specific rooms catering to different age groups: the Dawn room for 0-2 years, the Day room for 2-year-olds, and the Dusk room for 3-4 years. Each room provides age-appropriate activities and a tailored approach to development and care, fostering independence, confidence, and essential skills through activities such as cooking, forest school, and sports. Our ethos Mini Explorers Childcare's philosophy is based on "Hygge," aiming to create a home-from-home atmosphere that prioritises children's emotional well-being and mental health. They encourage children to learn at their own pace and express themselves freely, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play, nature exploration, and community engagement. Their approach fosters independence, confidence, and essential life skills. Hygge lifestyle outdoor-focused learning community engagement emphasis on emotional well-being ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate for non-funded hours. Breakfast, snacks, and daily outings are included in the hourly rate, but parents must provide a nut-free packed lunch. Evening meals are available for an additional charge. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Non-funded hours include breakfast, snacks, and all daily outings and activities. - Parents must provide a nut-free packed lunch. - Evening meals are served at 4:30pm for an additional fee. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mini Explorers Childcare [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840145)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840145) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.miniexplorerschildcare-grimsby.co.uk/) The Former Central Childrens Centre, Edward Street, Grimsby, DN32 9HL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.07319/53.56344/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Grimsby - [Day nurseries in Grimsby](/search?q=Grimsby) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=mini-explorers-childcare-dn32-9hl-2840145) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, 50 weeks a year (closed bank holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas) Food Breakfast and snacks included, packed lunch required, evening meal at £3 Staff Dawn room - 15 children (0-2 years); Day room - 20 children (2 years); Dusk room - 15 children (3-4 years) Age range 0-4 years ## Parent Reviews of Mini Explorers Childcare 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ0j5AUF_THJEILQsz_TXwSGB7m5S10fFbWh8dPmLiYlSpBe5g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dale Gilbert 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyMHNLZ0NBEAE!2m1!1s0x48789b894e3d86cd:0x293631c647caf6de) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKXT2o0gnWuMw86vnLS_3shDm5c7AVljQ38YM6txU8534D-jJiZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) sarah miller 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5a01yTXhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48789b894e3d86cd:0x293631c647caf6de) Reviews from Google for Mini Explorers Childcare. 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