Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Ladybird House, Unit 11, Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TS
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  • Little Ladybirds Day Nursery, Stockton-on-Tees
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery is an Ofsted rated 'good' nursery (May 2023) situated in a purpose-built venue in Stockton, Teesside. Within the nursery, care is provided for children aged six weeks through to five-years-old.

The nursery is divided into four main rooms, all of which are designed to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Within a very large pre-school room children have access to iPads, touch-screen computers and interactive whiteboards. Outside there is a large play area which utilises natural materials and includes a water wall and mud kitchen.

The staff team at Little Ladybirds includes an early years teacher and all staff are trained in paediatric first aid.

There are a number of extra-curricular activities provided at no extra charge at Little Ladybirds, including football, French and signing tots.

The nursery provides flexibility on days and two, three and four-year-old grant funding is available.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire Harrison-Jones (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 110

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact our Nursery for the most up to date information regarding fees and availability.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Little Ladybirds Day Nursery Reviews (147)

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Little Ladybirds Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Ladybirds Day Nursery has 147 reviews.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Ladybirds is a great nursery. My son has been coming for nearly a year now and is making great progress. The staff are so friendly and supportive. Each transition to the next room has been very smooth and again the staff have been very supportive and the communication has been great. The daily
updates are really good throughout the day. A great thank you for being a brilliant nursery.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we love to hear feedback from families and know that what we are doing is what is the best for you all! Thank you again!
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Review from Kathleen P (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic settings for kids. The staff and managers go beyond for all kids couldn't fault this nursery in any area. Im so happy to leave my son here with no worries at all they fit his needs in all areas fantastic app tells you all about your child daily. Honest wish this was a school so
my boy could grow into school with this team.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for this wonderful review, we are so pleased you are part of the Little Ladybirds family.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at 9 months she settled well into baby room straight away. Staff were brilliant with her. The app they use put me at ease knowing she was so happy and settled, she is now in toddler room and thriving. Couldn't recommend the nursery enough. Managements are very accommodating and
will happily change dates.
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Review from Ashley L (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one loves life at Ladybirds, the staff are gorgeous with him and take the time to get to know him and bring out his personality. Food provided sounds delicious and communication is brilliant - with regular updates.
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Review from B N (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For any parents sending their child to nursery for the first time can be scary. But the staff at Little Ladybirds are fantastic! They are always happy to answer any questions/concerns I may have as a parent. When my daughter joined at the age of 2 she didn't say a word, was so shy and only wanted her
mum. Little Ladybirds have made her confident, given her the tools and support with her language. I cannot rate or thank the team enough.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for such wonderful feedback, we are so proud of the journey that your child has been on and we are so happy we are on this journey with you. Thank you again!
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Review from Claire N (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent halloween activities, lots of choice friendly staff, always very helpful. Halloween has been amazing here, bringing lots of progress home. My daughter always gets excited for nursery. We love it here.
All staff excellent, kind, friendly, clean great facilities and food!
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
This is such a lovely review and we really look forward to hearing from our families and hearing that their children are so happy and content within nursery.
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Review from Leanne F (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Ladybirds is a fantastic nursery. My son has been attending for around 18 months now and is so happy. He loves attending and from the moment I drop him off until I pick him up I know he's having so much fun whilst also learning and developing. The staff are fabulous too!
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review, we love to hear from our families and to know that the work the staff do with the children is making the children so happy here. Thank you again!
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Review from Aminah R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Ladybirds Day Nursery has been a really good setting for my child. He enjoys coming in every morning and loves the kind and friendly staff who work there. He has really come a long way since starting at the setting and all his needs are met. His halal dietary requirements are met and there are
always alternative options in place for him. The nursery is a very pleasant setting to come to.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review, we love to hear from families and know that what we are doing is making a difference to each and every child within our care.
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Review from Lucie S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Ladybirds is a fantastic nursery. Lillie absolutely loves coming here to see all of her friends and practitioners I have seen Lillie come on so much since starting here.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for this lovely feedback, the staff really appreciate you taking the time and know that they are making a difference to your child's learning journey.
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Review from Z A (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff. Very welcoming, warm and cozy. Really love the daily updates and photos. My daughter runs in everyday, knows everyone in her room and is very comfortable - which is what matters.
I highly recommend Little Ladybirds!
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank your for this review, it is so nice to have such wonderful feedback and know how happy our families are.
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Review from Antonia B (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery, all the staff go above and beyond, they are all very polite and helpful. Could not wish for a better nursery for my son. Communication is amazing and they are very knowledgeable and aware of my child's health problem's/allergies.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and for allowing us to play a part in your child's learning journey
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Little Ladybirds are incredible. My son is quite nervous about being left but the team go above and beyond to help him feel at home.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review, we are proud of the journey your child has been on and so happy to be on this journey with you.
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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, staff all lovely, feels like a big family. My 18 year old attended this nursery and the excellent quality environment is still in place today. My son thrives here and loves coming. When he's had to be dairy free they take excellent care to ensure his diet is 100% dairy free whilst
still varied.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for this review and for allowing us to be on the learning journey for both your children.
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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery and the best staff. Everyone has been so welcoming and made our little one's transition to nursery go smoothly - from being so unsettled initially, in a matter of weeks he now picks up his bag each morning and looks forward to coming in to see everyone.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are so happy your little one is so settled and now knows we are part of his routine and happy to pick his bag up to come to nursery.
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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic environment, always clean, staff really friendly and always very informative with what my daughter has been doing throughout the day. My daughter has grown in confidence, can't thank the staff enough.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review, it is wonderful for the team to gain feedback and know that what the team are delivering is helping our children to thrive. Thank you.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children love coming to Little Ladybirds. Management are friendly, responsive and approachable - we love that they stand at the door welcoming the children in on a morning. The staff are invested in my children and truly care about how they are. We receive regular updates throughout the day and love
the app to see what our children have been up to. Thanks so much to all the staff.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review, it is a pleasure having your family here at Little Ladybirds watching them grow and develop.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Little Ladybirds since she was 10 months and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The great staff have nurtured her into such a wonderful, polite and inquisitive little girl and really encouraged her to come out of her shell. The flexibility around booking her
days in has been invaluable due to my shift working and I don't know how we would have coped otherwise!
Overall, we could not have been happier with our choice to send our child to Little Ladybirds and would highly recommend!
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for choosing Little Ladybirds to be a part of your child's journey into education.
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Review from Kate F (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little ladybirds welcomed us with open arms when we needed them the most. We had visited numerous nurseries, and as an EYFS teacher, I have worked with hundreds of nurseries in the area, and this nursery, was by far, the best around! My boys absolutely loved every minute attending the nursery. The staff
are fabulous, always going the extra mile. They show patience, dedication, warmth and care, ensuring all the children have best possible start to their learning journey. The management staff are wonderful, standing on the door each morning to personally welcome the children and parents and always being available if needed. The nursery also does lots for the local community and celebrates everything and everyone. We travel 25 minutes to attend this nursery because we felt it was the best provision for our boys. I can't recommend this provision highly enough. The ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!!!! The best management team, the best staff, the best provision, the best care, the best facilities and more!
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review. Having your boys here has been our pleasure and watching them grow and flourish here has just been amazing. Thank you for such beautiful words and thank…read more
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, choosing the right nursery is one of the biggest decisions you make-and I couldn't be happier with our choice of Little Ladybirds Day Nursery. From day one, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. My child settled in quickly thanks to their nurturing approach and structured
daily routine.
The team at Little Ladybirds go above and beyond to create a safe, stimulating, and fun environment.
Communication is excellent. We receive regular updates, photos, and reports about our child's progress, which helps us feel connected and reassured. The staff are always approachable and take time to answer any questions or concerns.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for such a lovely and honest review. We are so happy that you choose us here at Little Ladybirds and your little one will certainly be missed. Thank you.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Little Ladybirds from being 3 months old right up to starting reception and they have catered for her developments throughout. More recently staff have given her opportunities to do Maths and English challenges to prepare her for school. Amazing nursery with lovely caring staff,
I would always 100% recommend this nursery.
Reply from Claire Harrison-Jones, Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery
Thank you for such a wonderful review, it has been a pleasure having your daughter here, watching her grow and develop and now ready for reception.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.977)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10 for Little Ladybirds Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 47 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 47 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 4.977 for Little Ladybirds Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (552 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 564 Ratings = 4.977
  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 Ladybirds Day Nursery is based on 47 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 110 number of registered child places is 22, which has been reached with 47 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 (3)

Claire

Claire Harrison-Jones

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2020

Claire has over 16 years of experience within early years education, including working in private settings and children’s centres. This includes helping children who require additional support and guidance.

Sarah

Sarah Barnfield

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

Sarah has Levels 2, 3 & 4 in Childcare, as well as a Foundation Degree in Early Years. She joined Little Ladybirds in 2012 which makes her one of our longest serving members of staff.

Zoe

Zoe Forrester

Job Title: Pre-School Room Leader Joined: 2013

Zoe joined Little Ladybirds in 2013 and as our Pre-School Room Leader, she oversees the day-to-day running of the room, including planning observations, activities, liaising with parents and generally ensuring the children are safe and happy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

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

Little Ladybirds Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Ladybirds Day Nursery Open?

Little Ladybirds 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 Ladybirds Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Ladybirds Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 110 Children.

How far is Little Ladybirds Day Nursery to the centre of Stockton-on-Tees?

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

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