Little Owls Day Nursery

1-1a First Avenue, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1PH
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9.9 44 Reviews
  • Little Owls Day Nursery, Nottingham
At Little Owls, the team understands that choosing the right nursery is one of the most important decisions a family can make—and they are committed to making that choice simple and reassuring. From the moment families step inside, they are welcomed into a warm and friendly atmosphere where every child is valued and celebrated for who they are. Partnerships with parents are genuine, open, and family-focused, ensuring everyone feels included in each child’s learning journey.

Little Owls offers more than childcare; it provides a nurturing foundation for life. Its bespoke, EYFS-aligned curriculum blends creativity with purposeful learning to support every aspect of each child’s development. Alongside a dedicated Sports Coach who inspires healthy habits and confidence, children also benefit from a specialist Music and Drama Teacher who brings the magic of performance, rhythm, and imagination into everyday learning. Each nursery maintains its own unique charm while benefiting from the training, expertise, and high-quality resources of the wider group.

Individuality sits at the heart of Little Owls. Every child’s achievements are celebrated, and their unique potential is championed. Differences in culture, experience, and ways of thinking are embraced to deepen understanding and broaden perspectives. Through strong links with the local community and meaningful engagement with the world around them, children learn to become compassionate and confident learners.

Supported by highly qualified and experienced staff, with additional guidance from experts across the wider group, Little Owls provides a stable and inspiring environment where every child can grow into a happy, independent, and capable young learner.
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Funding & Fees

8.00am– 6:00pm: £55.00
8:00am – 1:00pm: £42.50
9:00am – 4:30pm: £51.00
1:00pm – 6:00pm: £42.50
7:30am – 8:00am: £5.92

Meal Packs, Consumables and Extra-Curricular charges are not included in the above prices but will depend on the type of childcare you access.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Olejarz (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 83

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Little Owls Day Nursery Reviews (44)

9.9

Little Owls Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Owls Day Nursery has 44 reviews.

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Review from V P (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was overall good experience. Staff is good and caring. Just not sure on learning path for kid. If this can be given on app would be great.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attanded this nursery for nearly a year now and he's just flourished! He's made so much progress and gets along with all the staff at the nursery. There are ample activities for the kids to do and the staff are also very helpful with anything you may be struggling with ie potty training,
speech etc
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Review from Vicky L (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter has been coming since last year, she is quite shy and doesn't like change. Lisa was so lovely and accommodating with what I needed at such short notice. I took her for a visit and she really didn't want to go, but the staff here, made her feel so welcome, more like visiting family. When
I went to pick her up after her first day there, the bond she had created with staff was unbelievable! My daughter is 8 and only goes in the school holidays but she truly loves coming here and looks forward to seeing her friends, the staff and the fun activities they do with her. I just wish that I had of chosen this nursery when she was little. I would 10000% recommend. Thankyou for what you do for her!
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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a Fantastic Nursery Little Owls is. The care, the enrichment, the friendliness of all the staff makes this nursery a happy place for children and parents.
I first viewed this nursery when my twins were super tiny, they've been attending for just over a year and now they're 2 they have so much
confidence walking through the gates to begin their fun day.
It's great to see pictures of the twins that nursery uploads and the artwork the children get sent home with. You can also see the effort all staff put into their learning day.
I'd highly recommend Little Owls to anyone looking for a nursery as the staff offer so much support and flexibility
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Review from Anna L (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Owls nursery for a year now, and her development has been amazing. She is coming home telling us all that she has learnt and all about her friends. The staff are all so welcoming, helpful, accommodating and always available to talk if/when needed. I love how they
all great my child with so much affection, she is always so happy to go. I highly recommend Little Owls nursery, as a parent you're always a little apprehensive when sending your child to somewhere new, but I knew from the get go that Little Owls was the best choice for my daughter.
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can not recommend this nursery enough. My little guy started at 11 months. He was really clingy to me, so was hard to leave him upset. The ladies in the baby room have gone above and beyond to support him settling in. Within a week he was much calmer. Within a month hes having the best time.
He settles
at nap time and eats well.
We get updates and reassurance whenever needed.
Hes engaging and exploring which is great to see.
So pleased we picked little owls.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a mother, I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this nursery. From the very first visit, I felt completely at ease leaving my child in their care - and that peace of mind is priceless.
The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development. They take
the time to understand every child's personality, interests, and needs, which makes such a difference. My little one comes home every day happy and excited to go back again.
The environment is clean, safe, and thoughtfully set up to encourage learning through play. I've seen such amazing progress in my child's communication skills, social development, and independence since starting here. The nursery provides a perfect balance of structure, creativity, and nurturing care.Communication with parents is bread . I'm regularly updated with photos, progress reports, which makes me feel involved and reassured throughout the day
Thank you to everyone at little owls for al that you do for my child
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Review from Mercy A (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is an amazing nursery with wonderful staff.
Our daughter has been there since she turned 1 and we have zero regrets.
Developmentally she is amazing and we have the nursery and staff team to thank.
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Review from Heather S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves coming to nursery, he's excited to come . He's been coming since 9 months old and although he only comes twice a week. I feel it's made a big impact on his development like his speech and general learning. The staff have all been brilliant with him and bring him out of his shell.
As a parent it's so reassuring that he's happy there and I know he's in good hands! Thanks so much to the staff at little owls.
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Review from Maria F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son went here about 4 years ago! And he grew massively in confidence! Learnt so much , and now my daughter has been going here since last year and she has come on leaps and bounds she couldn't talk very well when she started and In a few months! She was having full blown conversations and her development
has come on so much! we are so happy and proud!
honestly it's the best nursery ever! The staff are incredible! They are so lovely. They are so understanding and helpful! Both my children have thrived since going here and I can't recommend them enough! The best nursery! Highly recommend!
Thank you for everything!
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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending Little Owls for over a year now, it took him a month or so to settle in but now he runs through the gates keen to see the friends he has made. The staff are always professional and are great at communicating with parents. The app is regularly updated with photos and
observations which is comforting for parents. I would highly recommend Little Owls.
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Review from Shelby-Lee V (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Its a no-brainer for us to send our child to Little Owls for holiday club. He was there for nursery for just shy of two years and the staff there are phenomenal.
He absolutely loves going there. Keep up the good work Little Owls Team!
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with this nursery. My son loves coming here, gets excited when it's time to go in. The staff are brilliant and supportive with his individual needs as he isn't speak full sentences, they work so well with him. They always reassure me how he's doing which gives me peace of mind.
He comes out of nursery every day with a smile, he's a happy boy. The setting is a safe, clean, well-run and happy environment. I'm so grateful we found this phone.
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Review from Cheryl K (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery since they were 9 months old. My daughter is now at school and we use the after school club and holiday club that the nursery provide and my son attends the nursery full time.
I have never had any issues or concerns with the nursery - the staff are all wonderful
and caring and go above and beyond - something I have experienced on more than one occasion, they really do care about all the children and their families. The bond my children have with the staff shows how happy they are to be at Little Owls.
Both children enjoy their time at the nursery, there are lots of extra activities that take place such as yoga and multi-sports programme - as well as the on site chickens which we have watched hatch from eggs a couple of years ago.
A clear focus on fun, there is also a strong curriculum to help the children prepare for school once in pre-school.
I have recommended the nursery to friend as it honestly is the best around. I can't recommend it enough.
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Review from Gill R (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has attended Little Owls for some time now, and from the first day she stepped through the door she has loved it! The staff are attentive, caring and very informative about how your little one's day has gone.
It's a lovely comforting feeling knowing your little one is as happy at
nursery as they are at home.
Thank you
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy absolutely loves going to nursery everybody is so nice and welcoming, I was so worried about him not settling but he now never wants to leave. I'm so settled knowing that he is in good care and everybody is so lovely! They do so many activities throughout each day which he also loves.
Couldn't recommend enough!
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Review from Arte S (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Owls since he was about 9months old and is now 3.
He absolutely loves the nursey and all of the staff and knows all staff by name.
There is never a day that he doesn't want to attend and most days he doesn't want to leave.
His vocabulary is amazing and his understanding
and rationale is growing everyday.
He looks forward to the range of activities, his homework pack and the really enjoys the dinners.
The team has really nurtured and cared for him and it evident, in his relationships at nursery and at home.
I couldn't be happier with his development and progess.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery and the most caring staff!
I couldn't be happier that my son is attending Little owls. I feel like he learned so much on his time there.
He is genuinely content every time I drop him off.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has had a great settling in experience at little owls. All the staff demonstrate great care and attention and our child has shown great leaps in development with her interactions with the other children. The app for updates is great to let us know how they have been getting on.
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Review from Francesca D (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was two and now attends the afterschool club.
The staff are lovly and the site is nice my daughter has now attended for 5 years always enjoys her time there.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.885)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10 for Little Owls Day 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 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.885 for Little Owls Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (460 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 515 Ratings = 4.885
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Owls Day Nursery is based on 43 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6, which has been reached with 43 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (12)

Lisa

Lisa Olejarz

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2012

I have worked at Little Owls for 13 years. I started my childcare career as an apprentice and am in the manager role. I have worked with all ages of children from the baby room up to the preschool room. I am passionate about watching children learn and develop. I am also the nursery Safeguard Lead.

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Kia Collier

Job Title: Deputy Manager and SENDCO Lead Joined: 2016

I started working at Little Owls in 2016 as a apprentice and am now the nursery deputy manager and the SENDCO lead.

Niamh

Niamh Kirk

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2019

I started working at Little Owls in 2019 as a apprentice, I am now the Third in Charge and the Baby Room Leader.
In my spare time I enjoy reading and watching TV.

Bethany

Bethany Sisson

Job Title: Level 2 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

I have worked at Little Owls for the past 2 years, I started as a nursery apprentice and am now qualified as a Level 2. I currently work in the baby room.
My biggest passion is all things Disney.

Emine

Emine Kahraman

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2025

I have worked at Little Owls for the past 6 months and am currently working towards my Level 2. I work in the baby room but have experience in all rooms.

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Jackie Pedwell

Job Title: Level 5 Nursery Practioner Joined: 2012

I have worked at Little Owls since 2012 and currently work in the Toddler Room but have experience working with all age groups of children.

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Julia

Job Title: Level 2 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2024

I started working at Little Owls in 2024, I am a Level 2 qualified and work in the Toddler Room.

Karen

Karen Smith

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2004

I began working at Little Owls in 2004. I am a Level 3 qualified and currently work in the Preschool room but I have experience working in all rooms of the nursery.

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Deborah Fowler

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2007

I started working at Little Owls in 2007 and currently work in the Preschool Room. I started as a nursery apprentice and completed my qualification as a Level 3.

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Bethany Ellis

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2020

I completed my Level 3 at Little Owls in 2020. I work in the Preschool room but have experience working with all ages of children.

Lily

Lily Rieley

Job Title: Level 2 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2024

I started working at the nursery in 2019 as a Level 2 practitioner and am currently working towards my Level 3 qualification. I have experience working in the Preschool Room and am now working in the Baby room

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Agnieszka Matkowska

Job Title: Level 2 Nursery Practitioner

I am a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner and currently work in the nursery's Breakfast and Afterschool Club.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Owls Day Nursery

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

Little Owls Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Owls Day Nursery Open?

Little Owls Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Owls Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Owls Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 83 Children.

How far is Little Owls Day Nursery to the centre of Nottingham?

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

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