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 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

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 (132)

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Little Ladybirds Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Ladybirds Day Nursery has 132 reviews.

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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery would defiantly recommend, unlike many others, they are flexible with dates which is essential for parents who work changing shifts (you do not have to have the same day each week as long as you can give enough notice of which dates so they can ensure enough staff). The staff are all
so friendly and approachable and give excellent care to my son and the other children. He has been in 3 rooms whilst at the nursery and all have been excellent and have helped him in his development across a number of different areas.

Reply from Sharon Harrison, Deputy Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

What a nice review Clare, thank you so much.

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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Ladybirds is somewhere that our son looks forward to going to every day. He has a smile on his face everytime we arrive and it's lovely to see him run towards the staff as soon as we walk through the door. There is a genuine caring atmosphere for all the children and I'm always safe in the knowledge
that he is well cared for on a daily basis. He is clearly well stimulated throughout the day and sleeps soundly every night after a busy day at nursery. The staff keep us well informed of his daily activities and progress and he's always fed nutritious meals. Leaving your child in the care of others is something that you never take lightly, we are over the moon that in Little Ladybirds we have found a place that has filled us full of confidence and a nursery where our son will thrive.

Reply from Sharon Harrison, Deputy Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a positive review about Little Ladybirds Gemma; we appreciate it.

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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with Little Ladybird Nursery. I have found all the staff very helpful and supportive. My little girl really loves her time at nursery and it has been a very positive experience.

Reply from Sharon Harrison, Deputy Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Thanks for those kind words Victoria.

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Review from Paul B (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am happy to recommend Little Ladybirds. My child always looks forward to going, clearly enjoys the food and taking part in the activities.
The staff are friendly and helpful, who clearly care a great deal for the children. The administration support is also very efficient.

Reply from Sharon Harrison, Deputy Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Thanks for such positive comments Paul.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Ladybirds since he was 6 months old, he will soon be 3. He looks forward to going and will even ask to go when he is not due to. All the staff are very friendly and approachable and make me and him feel welcome on a morning when I drop him off. He is able to participate in a range
of activities both indoors and outdoors. He really likes the outdoor area where he plays in the mud kitchen. At the end of the day, staff ensure that they provide me with a detailed description of what he has done that day which includes what he has eaten, his nap times and nappie changes.

Reply from Sharon Harrison, Deputy Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Thanks for leaving such a nice review Sarah.

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Review from Anne-M H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely friendly nursery. My little boy loves coming here, he is happy and the staff are great with him.
He has additional needs, which are catered for with no problems at all.
I would recommend Little Ladybirds to other parents.

Reply from Sharon Harrison, Deputy Manager at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a nice review Anne-Marie.

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Review from C (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We currently have one child in the nursery but our eldest went there too. Both joined aged just under 6 months and have been very happy there, from the very first day. Staff in each room are competent and very friendly and know how to build strong relationships with children. I can go to work knowing
that my child is safe, well looked-after and happy, some days, she doesn't even want to leave!

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Review from Faye (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Little Ladybirds since January 2016 and it has been a truly great experience for him. In the beginning he was extremely upset to be left at nursery but the girls in the baby room were great with him. Now he gets excited when we tell him he's going to nursery on a morning! The activities
he does whilst he's in nursery are good and he eats a nice variety of foods whilst he's there. Their facilities are good and I always think it looks very clean. I recommend Little Ladybirds to my friends, as I believe it's helped my son really come on and become a sociable and confident little toddler.

Reply from Neil Shaefer, PR consultant at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

What a lovely thing to say about Little Ladybirds Faye, thank you.

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Review from Tracy (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 4.5 years old and attended this nursery since she was 10 months old. She has built strong friendships with the children and staff at the nursery. The staff are very welcoming and have made my daughter feel very welcome, she is already starting to say everyone will miss me when I go to
big school. I would strongly recommend the nursery as they have encouraged her and developed her key skills profoundly.

Reply from Neil Shaefer, PR consultant at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Thanks for posting such a nice review Tracy.

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Review from Carys G (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff, friendly and inviting environment. Our daughter has been attending since she was 9months old is has come on so much. She is happy and well looked after at Little Ladybirds and we couldn't be happier with her care

Reply from Neil Shaefer, PR consultant at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

That's very kind of you Carys, thanks so much.

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Review from Rachel T (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always friendly and happy. My little boy always comes home with a big smile on his face, he loves going to nursery. The activities they do are fantastic. Nothing is ever to much trouble for the staff. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Neil Shaefer, PR consultant at Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review.

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Review from Katherine A (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in and out of several settings in his three years of life and at little ladybirds he has settled in so well. They have been very supportive when working with me in overcoming some behavioural issues, sorting him an action plan to help him understand his behaviour and a reward system
to encourage good behaviour. I think the inclusion of french lessons is a great idea and my son loves learning new words and has been practicing his numbers at home. He thoroughly enjoys playing outside and gets to go out two or three times a day, even in wet weather they go out for short periods for a bit of fresh air and to run off steam. The garden is in the process of getting a make over but it is a nice large open space for them to explore with plants and shrubs surrounding the garden. The pre school room is well laid out with lots of areas to explore, from dressing up and home corner, to messy play, science and maths exploration of materials, magnets natural objects etc, small world, construction area, itc area with interactive white board. And much much more.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.982)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10 for Little Ladybirds Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.982 for Little Ladybirds Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (449 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 456 Ratings = 4.982

  • b) 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 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Nurseries North East England 2025

Recipient: Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Clever Clogs Day Nurseries Ltd

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Nurseries North East England 2024

Recipient: Little Ladybirds Day Nursery

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

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.
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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.
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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.
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