





Leigh Lollipops Nursery has been a cherished part of Leigh Village Hall for over 40 years. Registered with Ofsted on the Early Years' Register, the nursery provides exceptional care for children aged 0 to 5 years. Every child is supported and encouraged throughout their learning journey to reach their full potential.
Nestled in a beautiful rural setting, the Nursery boasts a large hall divided into areas that promote learning and an...
Funding & Fees
Self-Funding
Our fees are competitively set to ensure a sustainable and well-equipped pre-school environment. Fees are charged per hour, with a standard rate of £8.50 per hour (pro rata) for attendance.
Funding
We accept all forms of government Early Years Funding (FEET, 15 hours, and 30 hours) for eligible 18 months, 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. This funding can be used in any combination and can also cover all charges, including Breakfast Club and Lunch Club. Any hours used outside of the funding entitlement will be self-funded and charged accordingly.
Consumables and Additional Services/Activities Charge
The level of Early Years Entitlement (EYE) funding for 3 and 4-year-olds (currently £4.87 per hour) is insufficient to cover our essential expenditure on staff salaries, hall hire, insurance, and basic consumables such as milk, art and craft materials, cooking ingredients, wet wipes, tissues, sun cream, printer ink, sand, topic resources, and extra activities. Offering government-funded places to 3 and 4-year-olds results in the Nursery suffering a significant financial shortfall for every hour that we are open, which is simply not sustainable.
Government funding is intended to cover the costs of The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. In December 2016, the Department for Education issued guidance on charging for additional costs and stated that 'Parents can therefore expect to pay for any meals offered by the provider alongside their free entitlement. Parents can also expect to pay for other consumables or additional activities offered by the provider.'
At Leigh Lollipops Nursery, we address this by implementing the Consumables and Additional Services/Activities Charge.
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Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeFull days available
NoHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Leigh Lollipops Nursery
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Amy Lowry (Head of Nursery)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 6
Registered Charity Number
- 1033808
Total Places for Children
- 26
Age Range
- from 3 years 9 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:30-14:00
- Tuesday 08:30-14:00
- Wednesday 08:30-14:00
- Thursday 08:30-14:00
- Friday 08:30-14:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Parking
- The Nursery has a dedicated car park available during its operating hours.
Leigh Lollipops Nursery Reviews (50)
Leigh Lollipops Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.400) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leigh Lollipops Nursery has 50 reviews.
The best playgroup/nursery setting in the area - extremely warm, professional, skilled, caring and welcoming staff who go the extra mile to ensure children have a happy and positive learning experience whilst at the playgroup. My daughter is thriving there. The outdoor area is outstanding.
Lollipops has been a fantastic nursery for both my eldest daughter who was there in 2012/13 and my youngest daughter who is there at present. They both gained so much confidence and enjoyed the caring, and happy atmosphere at the nursery. The teachers are great and extremely supportive. I will also be sending my son there when he is older enough.
Both of my daughters have attended Leigh Lollipops; I have been a parent since 2013. Lollipops is an inclusive environment which I've always felt is nurturing but still offers an excellent level of gentle discipline to support children as they prepare for school life. The staff are all so experienced and approachable that I've always felt confident leaving my girls in their care. The garden/outside space is a real attribute and it's lovely that you can be involved in their pre-school experience by being parent helper every term. I've watched staff offer tailored support to parents and children acknowledging that every child settles differently. It's a very happy place for children to have fun and learn.
Great in helping my son to settle quickly and he's very happy there.
Would definitely recommend.
My daughter settled so quickly, all the staff are friendly, caring and helpful. She talks fondly of the nursery and is excited to tell me about her morning. The nursery provides a wide range of activities and my daughter has learnt so much whilst having loads of fun.
In particular, the outdoor space is great for the children and unless the weather is horrific, they pay outside every day.
This is my second child to attend Leigh Lollipops and I cannot recommend the nursery enough.
Prior to my elder child starting at Lollipops, we had terrible problems settling him at another nursery and Lollipops were great at letting him take as long as he needed to settle and supporting me. He thrived in their nursery and made good friends. He loved the variety of activities and all of the staff. My younger child has started now, and again the settling in process has been designed to fit our needs rather than us being made to fit in with the nursery. It is quite a long commute for us to the nursery but I would not have chosen anywhere else for either of my children. It's worth travelling to ensure the best start for them.
My second child now goes to Leigh Lollipops and adores going. She is asking to go on the days she doesn't go! The staff are really caring and give excellent feedback. It is a lovely village setting minutes from Reigate. They do lots of great activities with the children, including special cooking and crafts. My daughter is constantly bringing things home in her tray. They do lots of extras with the children. They are working with her to develop her speech and her fine motor skills have really come along since starting there.
Such a wonderful nursery! Has a lovely small, family feel. The staff are very welcoming and caring and the setting is beautiful. I feel that they know my daughter very well. Lots of different activities that keep her busy. Every morning when she wakes up she asks if it's a 'Lollipops Day.' My youngest would quite happily stay too. Can't recommend enough.
My daughter attended Leigh Lollipops Nursery and she loved it there, it was the perfect start for getting her ready for school....she still talks about it now and asks to go back!
It's set in a beautiful area with lots for the children to do inside and out in the spacious garden, every day they have lots of new activities which my daughter loved.
The staff are all very friendly and always went out their way to make my child and I feel welcome within the nursery, it had a family feel to it which I loved and it made it easier for my daughter to settle in.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- Recipient: Leigh Lollipops NurseryDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
- Recipient: Leigh Lollipops NurseryDate: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017
Meet the Team (7)
Amy, our Head of Nursery, is a qualified teacher, holding a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Education (Level 6) and also has a Level 4 qualification in Nursery Management.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL);
Safer Recruitment Lead;
Behaviour Management Lead;
Health and Safety Officer;
Fire Warden; E-Safety Officer;
Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Lead
Alice holds a degree in Psychology.
Deputy DSL;
First Aid Lead;
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Liz is a qualified teacher, holding a degree in Education (Level 6).
Two-Year-Olds' Lead;
Key Person
Paige holds a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare
Key Person
Holly holds a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare
Key Person
Lauren holds a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare.
Key Person
Chanel is our volunteer
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