Food
Breakfast and tea provided, children bring packed lunch. Snacks offered.
The Little People Pre-School
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Trafford
About this early years setting
The Little People Pre-School is a provider in Manchester for children aged two to four years. The pre-school offers government-funded hours for eligible two-year-olds, as well as 15 and 30-hour funding schemes for working parents. It follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. At its inspection in June 2025, Ofsted judged the pre-school to be 'Outstanding' in all areas.
According to the Ofsted report, the curriculum is thoughtfully designed and expertly sequenced. Children benefit from daily outdoor play, with activities such as gardening and obstacle courses. The inspector found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive expertly tailored support, and that staff work collaboratively with external professionals. Staff build highly effective relationships with parents, who receive comprehensive information and can borrow resources to extend learning at home.
Our ethos
At the Little People Pre-School we strive to offer the highest level of care for the lowest price. We do things a little differently. We provide a large range of breakfast cereals, toast, waffles, pancakes etc. We ask you to provide a packed lunch for dinner time, snacks are offered throughout the day. A cooked meal is served at tea-time so your children will leave the nursery fully satisfied.
What it's like
Staff are highly skilled in promoting children's emotional and physical well-being through a nurturing and responsive approach, leading to excellent relationships and regular outdoor play. Children are very happy, calm, and emotionally secure, flourishing in this inspiring pre-school with exemplary behaviour. Leaders and staff demonstrate exceptional commitment to a high-quality, responsive curriculum that sparks children's love for learning and ensures continuous acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
Family-run childcareFunding acceptedTwo locationsChild-led learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
2 to 5 years
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Little People Pre-School
Last inspected 6 June 2025 · Joanne Ryan
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Staff are highly skilled in promoting children's emotional and physical well-being through a nurturing and responsive approach, leading to excellent relationships and regular outdoor play. Children are very happy, calm, and emotionally secure, flourishing in this inspiring pre-school with exemplary behaviour. Leaders and staff demonstrate exceptional commitment to a high-quality, responsive curriculum that sparks children's love for learning and ensures continuous acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders provide highly effective and inspirational support to all staff, with rigorous supervision and sharply focused professional development.
- The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and expertly sequenced, facilitating targeted teaching that builds on prior knowledge and experiences.
- Leaders and staff ensure that all children access an inclusive curriculum, with expertly tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff build highly effective relationships with parents, who receive comprehensive information and can borrow resources to extend learning at home.
- Staff are highly effective at developing confident and independent children, encouraging them to test out their own ideas and consistently praising their efforts.
Inspection #10392472 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and staff ensure that all children access an inclusive curriculum. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive expertly tailored support and benefit from learning that is precisely matched to their needs. This inclusive approach helps all children thrive. Leaders and staff work collaboratively and effectively with external professionals. They work closely with several specialists to implement tailored support plans. This proactive and coordinated approach helps every child receive the support they need. Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.
Outdoor space
Children benefit from excellent relationships with staff, regular outdoor play, gardening activities and obstacle courses, all of which support both mental and physical health. Children engage in daily outdoor play, obstacle courses, toothbrushing routines and dance activities.
Google Reviews of The Little People Pre-School
5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Gemma Cartwright
5 months ago
They are so supportive on our boy that needs additional support. The staff are all so friendly. The activities they have are different all the time. Lovely trips out. Highly recommend the place.
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S Katie
6 months ago
Amazing nursery. My girls loved going. They take care of your children as their own
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
6 June 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about The Little People Pre-School
About the setting
The Little People Preschool And Playgroup registered in 2023 and is located in Urmston, Manchester. The pre-school employs nine members of childcare staff, with six holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above and one at level 2. The pre-school opens from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday and provides government-funded childcare.
- URN
- 2727372
- Registered person
- The Little People Preschool And Playgroup Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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