The Little Learners Childcare

About this day nursery

Little Learners Childcare is an early years provision located in Bideford, offering a unique and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Founded by a qualified teacher, the nursery focuses on a play-based approach to learning, specifically designed to develop pre-writing motor skills, alongside physical and social development, all in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance.

The curriculum incorporates a distinctive writing programme where children explore a new mark each week, aiding in the formation of letters, numbers, shapes, and patterns. Each engaging one-hour session provides opportunities for messy play, painting, play dough activities, sand exploration, scribbling, movement, and dance within a secure and enjoyable setting.

The aim is to prepare children for their transition to nursery and reception education. Beyond daily sessions, Little Learners also provides birthday party services, where they set up a tailor-made class at a chosen venue and manage all the clean-up.

The setting encourages parental involvement by offering insights into how to continue the learning journey at home.

Our ethos

Little Learners Childcare is founded on a play-based learning approach aligned with the EYFS, focusing on developing pre-writing skills, physical and social development. The curriculum includes a weekly mark-making exploration to aid letter and number formation, preparing children for school. The nursery also encourages parental involvement to extend learning at home.

What it's like

Children happily arrive and are warmly welcomed by their friends. Babies and toddlers wave and smile brightly at each other across the nursery. Children of all ages quickly settle into their play. They are effectively supported by staff who know them well.

Pricing & funding