Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

My daughter started the nursery in October 2016 after I had fretted and worried over leaving her for the first time while I went back to work after maternity leave. I can safely say that those worries are now a thing of the past as the team at Little Learners are simply amazing. I leave my daughter at the nursery knowing that she is in the best care with staff really bringing her on with her development, confidence and eating. It has an open door policy where I can pop in any time or ring them to see how my daughter is doing. The day is structured well and my daughter is always being offered lots of lovely healthy meals and snacks. Nappies are changed on a strict timetable, milk is given promptly but most importantly, my daughter and the staff have built an incredible bond. I have peace of mind when I am at work and the nursery manager, is extremely professional and always goes the extra mile. Little Learners has given my daughter a head start in many many ways.

They’re so personable, it feels as though our little girl is off to her 2nd family for the day. When we walked past Little Learners at a weekend, she was crying as she wanted to go to school. We purchased a couple of Little Learner t-shirts for her and it’s always the first choice of clothing, even at weekends! She loves wearing her “School t-shirt!!!”.

My daughter has been attending for almost 5 months. We are very happy with the setting, staff, and most importantly my daughter has settled in well and has grown in confidence and is very happy.

This is her second nursery (we changed due to moving house) and we are very impressed with the nursery and can see many differences (for the better) compared to the previous one both in terms of her development and happiness, the friendliness and overall manner and professionalism of the staff.

Would recommend to anyone!

Our daughter has been attending Little Learners just over 8 months to date. We enrolled her at the age of 7 months after a welcoming reception from the Nursery Manager at Elm Park. Since she has been attending the nursery, we have seen key developments at home. The Key workers at the nursery are fun and approachable making it comfortable and exciting for the children and reassuring for parents. We have had a good experience with the nursery communicating to us about changes to the nursery, upcoming events, plans for the coming month when our daughter was unwell and also the day to day activities carried out by the children via tapestry.

Overall pleased with the nursery.

May the good work continue and go beyond.

Slightly disappointed with this nursery on a number of points:

- We stated clearly in our forms and verbally that our child should not be given pork. But they gave him sausage and mash and wrote this in his diary. We raised this with staff and they just said sorry.

- Sadly staff members, including the manager, often smoke outside during their breaks. This is disappointing as cigarette smoke still stays on the body and clothes when they go back to the children.

- There seems to be little interaction with the children. Often you'll see children just crying in the corner. The staff members hardly interact or play with one-year-olds, they just sit on the floor and hold them.

- Our son comes back very hungry from his day in the nursery, which probably amounts to him not eating very much while he is there.

However, they do have painting activities and sent photos of our son trying to paint. There is also a pet hamster which the kids can seem to play with.

Very happy so far, my duaghter has been coming every Thursday for a month now. She has settled better than we expected. She is familiar and comfortable with staff. It is reassuring to know that she is being looked after well and is in safe hands. We have no worries.

The girls there are an asset to Little Learners and I'm just thankful they are a part of my son's life and learning journey.

Amazing nursery. Amazing staff. Couldn't fault one thing. My second daughter was there for 3.5 years until she left this month to start school. Staff genuinely care for each and every child in their care. Activities are always well thought out and my child has learnt so much.

My son came to this nursery from another nursery, where it was hard to get information on my child's development and what he did at nursery. I have no regrets in moving my son to Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School - it was the best decision!!

My son has formed really close bonds to the staff and the other children. I'm always getting updates through their online portal on my son's development and each month information is sent back and forward regarding the theme for the month. Since starting, his language has improved, counting and now letters and writing. The thing I love about Little Learners is that all the children mix together at certain points during the day, so it's like one big happy family.

I love Little Learners and would recommend it to anyone!

Absolutely wonderful nursery. My daughter loved every minute of her time here and will miss it desperately. The staff are amazing and really do get the most out of the children. We were sorry to leave. They have set my daughter up for school perfectly and I cannot thank them enough.

Extremely good management, both manager and deputy are easy to talk to and very friendly. Love the staff in my daughters room, they are friendly and my daughter is happy to go to them. I feel safe leaving my daughter there and she loves being there.

I cant speak highly enough of the girls who work at the nursery, they do a fantastic job and are very approachable if you have any questions or worries.

I would definately recommend this nursery to a friend

Amazing team that go above and beyond. Always full of energy. Love my child and show tenacity and passion of the care they give. Every time I collect him he is always laughing and so happy. Always telling me how much he has done. Love love this nursery!

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was one now aged four. She really enjoys her two days and has lots of fun with her friends. Has developed into a confident and sociable girl during her time at the nursery. I think the staff have helped to develop her conversational skills and her confidence.