The Little School House Nursery in Sheffield

About this day nursery

The Little School House Nursery, located in Sheffield, S8 8QB, is part of Early Years Care & Education Ltd. This nursery provides a full day care service for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, operating year-round from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday, including most bank holidays. The Little School House Nursery offers a stimulating environment with imaginative indoor and outdoor areas designed to cater to children's social, emotional, physical, and educational needs.

They emphasise helping children develop self-worth, caring attitudes, and new skills within secure boundaries, aiming to foster happy, confident, and independent individuals who find learning enjoyable. The nursery is registered with Ofsted and maintains high standards through continuous self-evaluation and regular inspections, adhering to the Children’s Act 1989.

They actively promote an Equality & Diversity – Equal Opportunities policy, ensuring all individuals are treated as unique and their needs are met. The nursery also prioritises child safety, with a strict password system for pickups, and employs qualified and experienced staff who undergo regular training and checks.

The team works to create a positive atmosphere and acts as role models for the children. Parents are encouraged to provide appropriate, name-labelled clothing suitable for messy play and outdoor activities in all weather conditions.

The nursery uses 'eyLog', an online learning journal, to record children's development through observations, photos, videos, and voice recordings, fostering a strong partnership with parents and providing a keepsake of the child's learning journey. The all-inclusive session package covers meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, cream, sun cream, and entry to various events and workshops, simplifying fee structures with no hidden costs and offering the same price regardless of the child's age.

Our ethos

We are passionate about ensuring the children in our care receive the best possible learning & life experiences. We understand that for children to thrive, they need to feel happy, valued & secure. We help our children to develop a sense of self-worth & a caring attitude towards others, to explore & develop new skills within safe & secure boundaries. We aim to develop happy, confident & independent individuals for whom learning is fun. Our nurseries provide a stimulating environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential through our imaginative & fun indoor & outdoor areas, designed to cover all children’s needs – socially, emotionally, physically & educationally.

What it's like

Staff prepare children well for the next stage in their learning, including starting school, and children make good progress. Staff help children to develop enthusiasm and inquisitiveness to explore and understand the world around them.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat rate across all age groups. Standard sessions run during three distinct time blocks, with options to extend hours or book premium early and late slots. Funded packages are available, with some plans subject to additional meal charges.