Little NULS Nursery

Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Bankside, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1DB
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  • Little NULS Nursery, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Little NULS is a place where children are deeply cared for, their development supported in a home from home environment and every day is enhanced with rich and varied opportunities to experience more.

Based in a newly developed Nursery space set within Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Little NULS welcomes children from 2 to 4 years old and provides the highest quality of care. High value is placed on the value of child-led learning and providing developmentally appropriate experiences. Children are educated through play and role modelling with creativity through imagination encouraged.

No two days at Little NULS are the same. Alongside the nursery's expertly trained staff who provide a fun, dynamic and engaging programme of activities for the children, the nursery also offers an array of weekly activities including Forest School, French Lessons, Baking, Rhythm Time, Dance and so much more. External visitors are also regularly welcomed in the nursery (including Wildlife Rescue Centres and local emergency services) to provide children with opportunities to learn about the wider world and bring their learning to life.

Little NULS believe a child's key person and good communication are key to helping a child (and parents) settle quickly into nursery life. The nursery utilises an app to communicate with parents, with opportunities to see what the children have been doing through the day and weekly newsletters detail what has happened in the week in Nursery and Preschool.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Newcastle-under-Lyme School
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Emma Taylor (Nursery Manager)

Admission Information

  • 2 yr olds, Rising 3s to Reception class. Part time and full time sessions

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • See website for full breakdown of 2024/25 fees. £35.00 - £61.00 per day depending on hours for 3-4 year olds and £40.00 - £70.00 per day depending on hours for 2-3 year olds.


    Full week charge - £290.00 (3-4 year olds) and £330.00 (2-3 year olds).


    Included in Fees: All meals, snacks, drinks, activities, and trips. (Please supply nappies and
    wipes).


    Funded sessions available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays , 2 weeks at Christmas, and staff training days

Parking

  • Parking at the front of the School

Little NULS Nursery Reviews (3)

8.6

Little NULS Nursery has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.569) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little NULS Nursery has 3 reviews.

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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little NULS has been the most perfect of settings for my daughter. She settled in immediately and never stops talking about the incredible activities that they do, most definitely a fun and stimulating environment. I cannot fault the quality of care given and think that their style of student led learning
through play is very effective i.e my daughter is attempting to write her name through a 'copying process'. It speaks volumes when she wakes upset on a saturday knowing that she won't be in school.
Reply from Emily Tabbernor, Marketing Executive at Little NULS Nursery
Thank you for you lovely words regarding Little NULS Nursery. We pride ourselves on providing an environment that is full of adventure and curiosity and it is fantastic to hear that your daughter is…read more
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Review from Katy S (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Little NULS enough! Both my daughter and son had such a wonderful experience there. The staff are incredibly warm and friendly, and my children formed such strong bonds with them, often talking about their teachers at home with so much love. For my son, in particular, it was the perfect
environment. He absolutely loved spending time outdoors and exploring. Now that they're both in school, the transition was seamless, thanks to how well they were prepared. It honestly felt like such a natural next step for them. A big thank you to everyone at Little NULS for all the care and support!
Reply from Little NULS, Little NULS at Little NULS Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review of Little NULS. At Little NULS we believe that our staff are key to helping children settle quickly within the nursery and provide secure relationships to enable…read more
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Review from Gary T (Father of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughter and son have gone through NULS nursery and have both loved their time there.
The facilities both inside the various rooms and out (especially the pre-school room) are the best I have seen. The make up of the day includes activities like Forest School which both my kids loved, and
they get their first taste of Swimming, PE and French.
The nursery use an app and post photos and updates so you can see all the activities they do and the interaction they have with their friends.
As a parent, when your kids come home saying that they have enjoyed their day and you can see their development you cannot ask for any more.
Reply from Little NULS team, Little NULS at Little NULS Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review of Little NULS nursery. We are proud of our array of activities that our Littlest NULS pupils experience, especially our dedicated Forest School within our nursery…read more
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.569)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.569) out of 10 for Little NULS Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.944 for Little NULS Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (34 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.944
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little NULS Nursery is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 number of registered child places is 8. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 8 = 0.375
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little NULS Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little NULS Nursery accepts?

Little NULS Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Little NULS Nursery Open?

Little NULS Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little NULS Nursery have capacity for?

Little NULS Nursery has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Little NULS Nursery to the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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