Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
35 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Havering
About this day nursery
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery is a nurturing early years setting in Hornchurch, Essex, dedicated to providing a high-quality, personalised environment where children aged 9 months to 5 years can flourish. The nursery is committed to supporting each child in reaching their full potential, recognising the profound impact early experiences have on future development.
They offer a stimulating learning environment with a large open-plan room for younger children and a purpose-built log cabin for pre-schoolers, all equipped with carefully selected resources to cater to children's interests and develop their skills. The nursery also boasts a spacious outdoor area accessible throughout the day for continuous outdoor learning.
A key worker system ensures that each child's individual needs and interests are met, fostering a sense of security and value. The dedicated team of early years professionals, including qualified teachers, are passionate about inspiring a love for learning through play, exploration, and kindness, and are committed to ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest research and best practices in early years education.
The nursery prides itself on building strong, positive relationships with families to ensure every child is happy and well-supported.
Our ethos
The nursery is committed to supporting each child in reaching their full potential by providing a high-quality, personalised environment. They focus on inspiring a love for learning through play, exploration, and kindness, utilising a key worker system to meet individual needs and interests. They also value strong relationships with families.
What it's like
Children are extremely happy and excited when they come into this excellent nursery. They have exceptionally warm, secure relationships with other children and staff, which helps give them a deep sense of belonging.
Qualified TeachersSpacious Outdoor AreaKey Worker SystemPersonalised Learning
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured around two age bands, offering separate rates for children under two and those aged two to four years. Parents can choose between full day bookings and half-day morning or afternoon sessions.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Age range
9 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery
Last inspected 25 November 2022 · Anahita Aderianwalla
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are extremely happy and excited when they come into this excellent nursery. They have exceptionally warm, secure relationships with other children and staff, which helps give them a deep sense of belonging.
Inspector highlights
- The quality of teaching is exceptional, with extremely knowledgeable staff who seamlessly expand upon children's ideas and interests.
- Staff skillfully use conversations to develop children's communication and language skills, leading to an extensive vocabulary.
- Staff promote children's literacy skills exceptionally well, from sharing books with toddlers to helping older children blend sounds.
- Staff build great partnerships with parents and carers, who report that their children thrive and make outstanding progress.
- Leaders are passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences and dedicate time for staff's professional development.
Inspection #10235907 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that their children thrive here and cannot praise staff enough.
They comment on the outstanding progress that their children make.
Parents say that they know what their children are currently learning and how they can continue to support them at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff expertly support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to succeed in their learning. They quickly identify any gaps in learning and use effective strategies to meet individual learning needs. Well-informed decisions about the use of additional funding mean that children benefit from highly exciting new experiences.
Outdoor space
During an autumn walk, they run and sit on the fallen logs, confidently explaining that they're on a 'see-saw'. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery
5.0
(5)
Isil Gjoka
8 months ago
Upminster Little Learners is the most amazing nursery, truly like a second family to us. The care, love, and support they have given my little boy has been outstanding, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to his journey. They have prepared him so well for school, not just academically but socially and emotionally too. The staff go above and beyond every single day, creating such a happy, safe, and nurturing environment. We will miss them so much and will always be grateful for everything they’ve done. I couldn’t recommend Little Learners highly enough to any parent looking for the best possible start for their child.
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Hafsa Hussain
a year ago
We absolutely love this nursery including its staff members. Our daughter started after covid and loved her time there. The learning, care and experiences she had contributed massively to how well she is doing in school. We couldn’t recommend this nursery enough and our second child will be going there too.
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Sylwia Szewczyk
3 years ago
This is an outstanding setting for young minds to play and learn. Early years are so important in child development and this nursery delivers exceptional care to children. My son loved the nursery and the stuff were absolutely outstanding. The focus on children is brilliant which made us choose the nursery in the first place. Both managers are qualified teachers and can often be seen at the nursery playing with the children. All staff work together with parents to ensure that children get the best from attending the nursery. The transition from the nursery to primary school was extremely easy as well as my son development great social skills and confidence.
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Jemma Hudson
11 years ago
Both my children currently attend Little Learners and have done so for the past year. I have to say that I cannot fault them. I have found the managers and staff to be lovely, nothing is too much trouble and the care that my children receive is second to none. I was really worried about how easily my children would settle as they were both quite shy but they absolutely love nursery and this is testament to not only the kindness shown by staff but also the time they have taken to get to know the children and build strong relationships with them. Needless to say I now have two very confident children! Additionally I believe that the nursery is managed exceptionally well. Both managers are qualified teachers and their dedication to the nursery is admirable. I definitely wouldn't choose anywhere else.
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Anna Clover
a year ago
I used to go here when I was little so many memories wish I could go back I loved it 💖
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Inspection history
Date: March 2013
- November 2022Outstanding
- December 2016Outstanding
- March 2013Good
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