Small Wonders Nursery in Stamford

About this day nursery

Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School & Forest School in Stamford offers exceptional childcare within a warm and welcoming Georgian setting. The nursery prides itself on its passionate and highly qualified staff, who are dedicated to the care and development of every child.

They employ an "In The Moment Planning" system, adapting the environment and resources to align with children's current interests, fostering learning through play. The approach is rooted in care and respect, ensuring staff listen to children and acknowledge their perspectives.

Small Wonders provides a "home from home" environment, emphasising safety, cleanliness, and inspiration. The nursery is inclusive, with a qualified Special Educational Needs Lead to support children with specific needs.

All staff are first aid trained, and safeguarding training is updated annually. The environment is designed to be stimulating, featuring dedicated rooms for play and messy activities, as well as an atelier and a soft play room.

Outdoor spaces include a secure walled garden for Forest School activities and an adventure playground with a mud and nature kitchen. Delicious, nutritious meals are prepared on-site, catering to all dietary requirements.

The nursery holds an Ofsted "Good" rating, reflecting its commitment to high quality and continuous improvement. They offer a personalised settling-in process for new children and encourage ongoing communication with parents.

Our ethos

We use a system called In The Moment Planning and our team must be tuned into the children’s interest and adapt the environment and resources to support their current interest. Learning is all done through play. In our experience this is the absolutely best way to engage children and to develop their interest in learning. In addition to this we believe that care is the basis of everything that we do. Respect is a large part of our learning process.

What it's like

Leaders, managers and staff provide tailored care and education, laying firm foundations for all children to develop a wealth of knowledge and skills. Children's characters are shaped from an early age, and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and learning. Babies learn to care for their play environment and manage risks.

Pricing & funding