Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath

White Lion Court, Hollybush Farm, Stoney Heath, Tadley RG26 5SL
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Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath offers the best foundation for life. The Montessori philosophy teaches children independence from an early age and every child learns at their own pace and is treated as an individual.   

The nursery has a Forest School site within walking distance of the nursery, which is situated within the amazing grounds of Ewhurst Park Farm. The setting has a very strong ethos of outdoor learning, with the children having the opportunity to grow vegetables, learn about the local wildlife and make wild spaces for pollinators. They are part of the RHS Schools Gardening Scheme, and members of The Wildlife Trust, planting trees, taking part in The Big Bird Watch and nature walks.

The Nursery has a small cosy Baby Room, which caters for children from 6 months to 2 years, they encourage independence and begin to introduce Montessori philosophy at an early age.   

To complement the nursery day they also offer extra curriculum activities such as children’s yoga and music and dance, cooking and science sessions.

Unlike many nurseries, they benefit from a smaller environment and take a personal approach, the children remain with the same staff and peer group throughout their time at Little Tots in the nursery room, helping form relationships and gain confidence, the children benefit from strong social bonds, stability and continuity of care.

The Montessori ethos encourages “family grouping” where children aged 2-5 work together, with the older children acting as role models for the younger children and the younger children benefiting from learning by example from the older children. Little Tots put the child and parent’s needs first.

Open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday all year - limited term time only spaces available. Flexible sessions available.
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Funding & Fees

£10.20 per hour for the baby room (under 2 years old)
£10.05 per hour for the main nursery (age 2 and above)

Prices on application. The total cost will vary depending on meals, additional costs and funding eligibility

Contact Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lianne Gilbert (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has a car park attached to the barn making drop off and pick ups less stressful.

Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath Reviews (116)

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Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath has a Review Score of 10 (9.991) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath has 116 reviews.

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Review from E Q T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son found it difficult to settle when he first started nursery. The staff, especially his key carer, worked incredibly hard to support him through this transition. Thanks to their patience and care, he has built a wonderful relationship with his key carer and the other staff members.
We also sent
our older son here, so we have been part of this nursery for at least three years and are still going. Over that time, we have always felt confident leaving our children in their care, knowing they are being looked after well.
The nursery provides regular updates about our son, which we really appreciate. The staff have also been very supportive towards me as a mother. They understand that separation anxiety can affect not only the child but also the parent. His key carer and the nursery manager often check in and ask how I am doing, and I genuinely feel that they care not only about the children but also about the whole family.
I also love the activities they organise at the nursery.
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Review from Nick A (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the 3rd nursery we've tried for our 2 year old and I can't recommend it highly enough. It's far exceeded the standards of the other 2. The level of communications, service and commitment to various initiatives and learning is exceptional. Massive shout out to Leanne who clearly works incredibly
hard around the clock to ensure this nursery is performing the way it is. Nice work Leanne and thank you!
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Review from Autumn T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery and staff ever ! I am so grateful that my son is a part of the gorgeous nursery. The entire set up is so well crafted and thought out to involve every single person. The staff as so kind, caring and tentative to every single child.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the experience our son has had at this nursery. From the very beginning, the team has created a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are genuinely cared for and encouraged to flourish.
The staff consistently go above and beyond-not only ensuring he
feels safe and happy, but actively supporting his development and confidence as he grows. We've seen real growth in his communication, curiosity and confidence in social situations.
As parents who both work in secondary schools, we see first-hand how important those early years are in shaping a child's confidence, independence and love of learning. Because of this, we deeply value the role the nursery plays in giving children such a strong foundation.
A special mention should go to one member of staff whose time spent settling our son in with quiet reading sessions made such a difference during the early days. That patience, care and personal attention helped him feel secure and excited.
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Review from Pete A (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Little Tots for 12 months now and from the very beginning, the entire team has created such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment that truly feels like a second home to him, he has built beautiful relationships with his teachers, seeing how keen he is each morning says everything.
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teachers are absolutely wonderful - caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and wellbeing. It's clear how much thought and effort goes into the programs and daily activities (yoga & dance class being a particular favourites), helping the children build confidence, curiosity, and social skills in a natural and engaging way.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a fantastic nursery and and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for their child.
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Review from Jessica G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care & support our daughter receives at Little Tots. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive, which made settling in so much easier for both our daughter and us as parents.


The team clearly care deeply about the children

and create such a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. Our daughter has grown so much in since starting, and it's wonderful to see how excited she is to go in each day. The activities they organise are engaging and help support learning and development in such a positive way.


Communication with parents is also excellent. We're always kept updated on what they have been doing, and the staff are happy to share feedback and answer any questions.


It's clear that the nursery goes above and beyond to provide the best possible experience for the children. We feel very lucky to have found such a caring and supportive place for our daughter, and we would highly recommend.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at little tots are incredible. My daughter has struggled with her speech due to a mild case of glue ear when she was younger, the nursery staff have worked so hard to prepare her ready for school in September and helped her to pronounce her words so much clearer. My daughter has stopped getting
so frustrated from people not understanding her and everyone close to her have seen such an improvement. I Could not have got her to where she is without everyone at Little tots. On top of this my daughter has the best time there, she loves all the staff and always comes out smiling. I could not fault little tots and would recommend them to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review from Chloe F (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have attended the nursery over the past 4 years and we absolutely love it!
Our little girl has been attending this nursery for the past two years, she thrives there and is always so happy to go in. She recently transitioned from the baby room to the nursery room and she's loving
it! She especially loves exploring all the big room has to offer and taking part in the extra-curricular activities like yoga and Tappy Toes, which have been such a lovely addition. The staff are truly incredible: caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's development. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful, nurturing environment for her. We couldn't recommend Little Tots enough!
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Little Tot Nursery. Lovely transition for our daughter from the baby room to the toddler room. The staff is so attentive and caring. Fun activities and yummy food, my 2 year old loves it!
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Review from Kevin H (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and the whole nursery experience at Little Tots.
They have been so instrumental in the development of our daughter in providing a space to grow, learn and have so much fun! The staff at nursery really do care and provide so much support and really go the extra
mile! Our daughter comes home happy every day and full of so may stories of what she has been up to! We are so glad we found little tots and they all deserve so much recognition and praise!
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an outstanding nursery, where the staff always go above and beyond to make sure my child is thriving. This is not just basic childcare, it's a nurturing, supportive and engaging environment for my toddler to develop their skills and explore their interests. The nursery hold regular focus weeks
where they go into even greater detail about how the child is doing, what's happening in their world, how they're doing with independence, with sociable play, and with relationships. We've just completed potty training and we were supported throughout by the nursery who made sure my toddler felt as safe and as confident as they did at home. Overall, this is a fantastic nursery and deserves every praise.
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home from home setting. Baby room staff are fantastic and our little one really enjoys going. Staff keep you informed with everything that's going on. Variety of activities is great. Food offering is great.
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Review from Elizabeth D (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Little Tots in September 25 and has been really enjoying it so far! The staff there are so friendly and I'm confident my daughter is being very well cared for during her sessions. The nursery is run extremely efficiently and offers a wide range of activities as well as a brilliant
Forest School which my daughter loves. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a friendly and inviting environment to send their child too. Thanks Little Tots!
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Little Tots for just over a year now, and we cannot imagine him going anywhere else. Everything about this nursery has exceeded our expectations. The staff are amazing - full of fun and excitement, and so attentive to each child's needs. You can tell they get to know every child
really well and do it with such care and passion. My son is genuinely excited to go to nursery every time. I've also been so impressed with the extra-curricular activities. The weekly forest school is his favourite part of the week, and he also loves yoga and Tappy Toes. The sports day and the recent nativity were exceptional. It's obvious that this nursery is run really well because of how happy both the staff and the children are. We've attended several nurseries with our children over the years, and one of the things that really stands out here is how little staff turnover there is - the team seem genuinely happy. I couldn't recommend this nursery more, and we are so glad we found it.
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Review from Majd G (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child is thriving in the love and care he's receiving at nursery. He's building healthy relationships with teachers and other children and learning in abundance ! The staff is exceptional and work from the heart ! Thank you all
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't express enough how thrilled we are with our experience at little tots. The extra activities they offer, from arts and crafts to outdoor play, truly enrich my son's daily experience.


The nurturing environment at little tots makes all the difference. My son feels safe and loved here, which

is so important to us as parents. The staff are incredibly attentive and genuinely care about each child's well-being and development.


It's heartwarming to see how much he looks forward to going to nursery each day. Knowing he's in such a warm and supportive setting gives me peace of mind. I highly recommend little tots to any parent looking for a fantastic nursery experience!

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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little tots is the most amazing nursery. They know my daughter inside out and we have never once had any tears or upset from her the whole 2 years she has been attending little tots so far as she genuinely loves to be there. She has developed so much over this time, and has built in confidence. The
staff are truly exemplary, go above and beyond and treat my daughter like she is one of their own. The nativity they recently put on was incredible, and the tears in the eyes of the staff from sheer joy and pride as our little ones did their bit on the stage shows how much love and care they have for each and every once of them.
I am so thrilled we chose little tots and trusted them with the care of our daughter. I would never change our choice for the world.
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Review from Fran S (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Little Tots team are absolutely lovely and amazing. They are incredibly dedicated, caring and hard working with a real passion for making the nursery experience joyful and fun as well as educational. Both my children have been very happy and secure at Little Tots, and absolutely loved it. My son
- now at school - keeps asking if he can go back! The team are genuinely invested in each child's personal circumstances and development journey, for example they have helped us tremendously with some health issues including my son wearing hearing aids and my daughter's dietary intolerance. They care so much and I really cannot thank them enough.
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Review from Toby H (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with amazing teachers. Our son settled in instantly after moving to the area, compared to the c2 weeks it took previously. We have been thrilled with his progression and variety of activities. The ability to have adventures in the forest is great.
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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy made his transition from the baby room into the main nursery in October. The staff have gone above and beyond to support our son in this transition. Although he has maintained strong friendships formed in the baby room he is now forming new friendships with both his peers and the staff.
Recently our son has been very unwell and I can't thank the nursery manager enough for providing ongoing support and checking in on both of us throughout what has been quite a difficult few days. We can't put into words just how incredible this nursery really are!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.991)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.991) out of 10 for Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath 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 56 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 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 4.991 for Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath is calculated as follows: ( (662 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 668 Ratings = 4.991
  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 Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath is based on 56 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 56 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath accepts?

Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath Open?

Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath have capacity for?

Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Little Tots Nursery - Stoney Heath to the centre of Tadley?

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

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