Small People

About this day nursery

Small People Ltd in Nottingham offers a unique outdoor nursery experience within an acre of grounds, embracing a Forest School approach. Children spend 100% of their day outside, engaging with nature and learning through play in the Nottinghamshire countryside.

The nursery focuses on stimulating development with a "back to basics" philosophy, incorporating natural, wooden toys, a holistic learning approach, healthy eating, and plenty of fresh air and exercise. The facility includes dedicated areas such as a "Kosi pod" for rest, a "Baby Pod" with its own garden and climbing frame for under-2s, and an "Animal den" where children can interact with chickens and a pig named Pumba.

A large field provides space for physical play, including an obstacle course, and a 4-section structure for art, water play, a cosy area, and sand play. The main garden features a climbing frame with swings, a slide, and a climbing wall, alongside a messy play area for creative and role-playing activities.

The nursery is located on Colston Road in Cropwell Bishop, offering on-site parking and operating Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 19:00.

Our ethos

Small People is an outdoor nursery based on a Forest School approach, which is set within an acre of grounds. We believe that being outdoors amongst natures riches is the best place for children to thrive by learning, playing and growing throughout the seasons. Our back to basics philosophy extends into every area of the nursery in order to stimulate development, from natural, wooden toys to a holistic approach to learning, healthy eating and fresh air and exercise.

What it's like

Children are becoming resilient and independent learners. Leaders and staff have created a unique learning environment for children. They plan and implement an ambitious curriculum that offers children most of their early education and care outside.

Pricing & funding