Little Bugs Childcare

Little Bugs, Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York YO32 2RH
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  • Little Bugs Childcare, York
Little Bugs Childcare offers full and part-time childcare for children between 0 and 12 years. They are conveniently situated just off the York outer ring road and open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

They offer 30 hours free childcare and parents and carers are very welcome to visit anytime.

Every child is treated as a developing individual and provide the support, surroundings and encouragement for a happy and fulfilling childhood. They have a friendly team of qualified childcare professionals with high staff to child ratios, to enable the team to build close relationships with each child.

Children are encouraged to discover and learn through a mix of structured activities, group or individual projects and personal encouragement. They follow the Reggio approach to childcare, supporting a child’s natural curiosity through a wide range of experiences with lots of positive support from staff.

Set within the Web Adventure Park, a large indoor and outdoor family attraction, the children are able to access all the fantastic facilities. They have a vast array of exciting play spaces both indoors and out, and are proud to be a Forest School.

Children have on-site access to a dipping pond, generous and well equipped outdoor play areas and an orchard as well as exclusive use of the facilities at the Web Adventure Park each day before 9.30am. Their facilities enable them to offer a huge range of exciting and relaxing activities throughout the typical day, with two large independent nursery units with private outdoor gardens away from the park, the children have the best of both worlds!

They currently have availability in the baby, toddler and pre-school settings. Holiday care for 6 - 12 year olds is offered.

Find out more at www.littlebugschildcare.co.uk or call 01904 692221.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • MASCE Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jane Mann (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 0-3 year olds: £50 (Full day) / £36 (Half Day) * 3-5 year olds: £46 (Full day) / £32 (Half Day)

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

  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Parking

  • Ample free parking adjacent to the nursery and disabled parking spaces available.

Little Bugs Childcare Reviews (80)

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Little Bugs Childcare has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Bugs Childcare has 80 reviews.

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Review from Michael tr (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Staff are amazing and really show that they care about each individual child. Would highly recommend. Everything from the meals to the indoor and outdoor activities is constantly engaging with children and is fun and exciting.
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Review from Beth C (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to this nursery! The staff are very friendly, great communication throughout, and my daughter has an amazing time there. They do lots of activities, and I can tell she is learning so much.
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Review from Lizzie K (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I will rave about this nursery till the cows come home. The facilities are tremendous. Constant outdoor play including napping outdoors. Large forest area for nature time, use of outdoor and indoor space and well set up rooms. My two daughters are in different groups can play together (not in Covid
times, unfortunately), and the staff put on such a variety of activities. From tending to the farm animals, messy play, sparklers on bonfire night, baking, the list goes on and on. They do more in a week here than my eldest did in a whole year at the previous nursery. The staff are wonderfully caring and engaging.


My children would rather be at nursery than at home! And my Year 2 daughter is still sad that she can no longer go. That to me says it all! One viewing of this nursery, and you’ll be sold, I was.

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Review from Ash V (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We first started our son at Little Bugs in July 2017 after being unhappy with his first childcare setting, and it wasn't long before we all began to love Little Bugs. Our first son has grown through the ranks and is now at primary school, we have no doubts that he settled so well due to the massive
part the Little Bugs team played in preparing him! We have his younger brother in the toddler room, and he loves it just as much.


The whole set up is brilliant, with plenty of outdoor space! Our son loves being outside in the forest school and going to visit the animals. The children have free run of the adventure park on a morning before opening, which was a massive hit.


More than anything, the staff at Little Bugs are excellent! They have a great team who are all so loving and caring, leaving us with no doubts that we've left the boys in good hands! The attention to detail in tweaking ways of learning tailored to the children is brilliant!
We couldn't recommend Little Bugs enough!

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Review from Angela M (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Bugs has been absolutely fantastic at looking after my little boy. The on-site facilities including the use of the activities park site, variety of activities and huge amounts of outdoor space are above anything I have seen elsewhere, and I can't imagine him going anywhere else. He first started
coming at 10 months old and is now 2 and a half. There were a few tears at the beginning (mine and his!), but they did a great job of settling him in, and before I knew it, he was eating double or triple portions of their varied food menu. I also really like how they tailor the activities to match the children's interests, so they are more engaged. My son has unusual interests (pigs, activity park and numbers are his favourite things) but his carer finds creative ways to make activities that all the other kids will enjoy too. They are currently having weekly forest school days for no extra charge where they are outside all day which my son loves.
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Review from Farrell E (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If I could give this nursery a million out of 10 I would. My son has been going since he was 9-months-old, and they are incredible.
My son loves the nursery and the people so much he runs out with a smile on his face and runs in with a smile on his face (to the point I don’t even get a goodbye anymore)
but that’s all I have ever wanted.
I cannot thank every single person at Little Bugs enough; what they do is amazing, and they have changed what they do to meet the new Covid19 guidelines, but not once have the children been affected by this.
Amazing setting for any child.
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Review from Maria Z (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn't recommend Little Bugs nursery enough. It is a wonderful nursery with excellent staff. My daughter has been attending since she was 1.5 years old, and I have complete trust in the management and staff. They provide the most caring and loving environment. Thank you!
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely incredible nursery! The variety of activities and facilities are amazing, and the staff are all brilliant.
We’ve recently moved, but still, travel 40minutes each way just so we can keep our son here until he goes to school. Worth every minute!
Our son also had an emergency at nursery, a
while ago, due to medical conditions he has and the way the team handled this was beyond amazing! Another reason I’ll keep him here until school age.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the first childcare setting my son has ever been to and to be introduced in an environment which is following such strict guidelines for Covid-19 was a new experience for me as a parent (with 2 older children). The setting put me at ease with everything they have put in place and have worked
hard at making the most of situation with the children. The facilities are amazing from farm animals to outdoor facilities to the arts and crafts, cosmic yoga and forest schools is another level! Such a fantastic experience for my son so far who has come along in confidence, numeracy and phonic skills. They obviously have to bring children out of the setting to meet parents at the moment but a full handover of the day is given in detail and answering questions. Thank you Little Bugs for a great first educational experience for my son!
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Review from Jenny C (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Little Bugs when she turned 11-months-old, as I went back to work. Originally I chose it because of the proximity to my job, but I have since left my job, and work in the opposite direction. I can't even consider moving her to another nursery as we all love Little Bugs so much.
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since going, and she loves all of the carers, particularly her key-worker.
She has made many little friends who she babbles about when she gets home, and she is always happy, and well looked after. We love Little Bugs and can't recommend it enough.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely dreading the day my little one leaves Little Bugs - I'm not gonna cope, nevermind him. Everything from day one was fantastic and I can't praise the staff enough for how great they are. The care that goes into all of the children is brilliant and I can see, not just from my own child,
the bonds that the carers build with the relationships.
The whole setting is fantastic with plenty of outside space (which was a big selling point for me) and the children all spend so much time (safely) outside when they can.
The children get free roam of Creepy Crawlies until it opens on a morning and they get to spend time in the outside area there with the animals frequently. I've found myself recommending Little Bugs to my friends and family that don't even have children yet so I think that's a testament to just how great they are.
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Review from Clair B (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to Little Bugs Childcare.


The staff are all so caring and friendly, we couldn't fault them. My daughter is always so excited to go there and it means I don't have to worry when I'm at work as I know she is cared for and having fun. The fact that they have the use of creepy

crawlies every day and the free entry is a bonus.


We love Little Bugs Childcare!

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Review from Nikki (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Bugs is a brilliant nursery. Both my children have attended. Amazing facilities and staff. The exclusive use of creepy crawlies each morning is a bonus too. My son is excited to go to Nursery on a morning and loves to tell me all of the fun things he has been upto each day. Would recommend anyone
looking for a childcare setting to take a look around.
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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so impressed with all the staff at Little Bugs. Every member always greets us with such a big smile and bags of enthusiasm each morning (which I know must be tough some days!) They always spend time giving feedback each pickup and are so approachable and friendly. It is a comforting feeling
knowing that my little girl is surrounded by these members of staff whilst I’m at work.
They have a beautiful setting which looks pristine and they make full use of all the facilities on their doorstep.
It is a wonderful setting with wonderful staff; the perfect combination in my eyes.
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Review from Kerry G (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery - would recommend to anyone. My son loves his time there it’s easy to leave on a morning. Great friendly supportive staff who my boy adores. Great activities. He has come on so much since joining a year ago. Good meals and absolutely loads for the kids to do.
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Review from Phillippa E (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves it here! Every member of staff is amazing, they make every child and parent feel very welcome! Some days my little boy doesn’t even hang back for a cuddle as he can’t wait to get inside! There is so much for the kids to do, activities change on a daily basis. The food sounds amazing
too! So much variety... my little boy eats better than his mummy and daddy! Highly recommend this wonderful nursery! Well done to every member of staff, you make it what it is!
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really couldn't recommend Little Bugs more highly as a nurturing, fun and caring environment. My son has been going for nearly two years and still gets excited about his nursery days.
The staff all have a genuine caring attitude to the children meaning that my sons first settling in weeks, which
naturally could have been difficult were dealt with so well - both for my son and for myself.
The home from home environment in the baby and toddler rooms is lovely and the access to creepy crawlies, the animals and lots of outside time results in a varied day.
Communication between nursery and home is brilliant and there are more options for flexibility of care compared to other nurseries. I have recommended to friends and will continue to do so.
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Review from Kate D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery's pre-school for 7 months now and we totally love it. The play and learning mentality they adopt really suits him and it was lovely coming to pick him up in the warmer months and see the children always outside exploring. The way they utilise creepy crawlies too
is brilliant, giving the children opportunity to play inside while it's quiet, to see the animals and have extra play outside in the sand or on the bikes.
The food is also exceptional and my son will try things he never would at home! I am so happy with the progress my son is making and am hoping he will stay right up to starting school.
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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, I would highly recommend. My daughter absolutely loves Little Bugs, she has so much fun!
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Review from Jane W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery, all the staff are amazing, very caring and I have complete trust in everyone.
The facilities are second to none.
Cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Little Bugs Childcare 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.973 for Little Bugs Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (258 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.973
  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 Bugs Childcare is based on 22 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 22 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 (6)

Jane

Jane

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2012

“I have worked in childcare for more years than I would like to admit! I have experience of caring for children in many different situations from being a private nanny, working in schools, private day nurseries and through being a Beaver Scout Leader. I love to watch and help the children in my care to learn and develop new skills which are going to help them in their future. I feel the best thing we can do as childcare practitioners is to encourage children to fully appreciate their childhood and treasure it and the memories they will make during it.”

Becky

Becky

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

“I have worked in childcare for seven years since I left school. I went to college for two years and I achieved a BTEC national diploma level 3 in Early Years. I have worked with all ages of children up to the age of 8, I have done this through working in baby units, toddlers, pre-school and reception classes. I enjoy making great relationships with the children whilst helping them learn and develop new skills.

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Niamh

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2019

Hi my names Niamh and I’ve been working at Little Bugs since August 2019 and am training to become the nursery’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).
I graduated from Lancaster University in 2019, with a degree BSc(Hons) Psychology, in which I specialised in children’s development and language. I absolutely love working at Little Bugs, the team and the children are all amazing!
When I’m not at work, I enjoy walking my chocolate Labrador called Coco, going to classic car auctions and watching road cycling races.

Rachael

Rachael

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2019

I am a level 3 Nursery practitioner, I always wanted to work with children, to make a positive impact on peoples lives and thought there was no better way than helping children to grow and learn skills that they can use throughout life!
My hobbies outside of nursery life include going on long walks and going to the gym.

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Emma

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2017

Hello my name is Emma I have worked in childcare since leaving school I knew all along even from being at school that I wanted to work within a childcare setting.
I find it very rewarding helping the children learn and develop.
I am a level 3 trained nursery practitioner and I have worked with children from babies to the age of 12, and find every age group rewarding to work with for different reasons.

Kaley

Kaley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

I have worked in childcare for 12 years, I have a BA Hons in Educational Leadership for the Children’s Workforce.


I really enjoy working as part of a team and leading others to provide high-quality care, it’s a privilege to play a part in each child’s development.


I like NFL, Netflix, food and badminton!

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