Little Lambs Nursery

Sutton Valence Preparatory School, Chart Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone ME17 3RF
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  • Little Lambs Nursery, Maidstone
Little Lambs Nursery is part of Sutton Valence School and holds the prestigious Quality Mark for Early Years education. It is the only independent school in Kent to have been awarded this nationally-recognised accolade.

The Nursery is a warm and welcoming place where children are encouraged to play, explore and learn in the expert care of professional and committed staff.

The large, light-filled classrooms are beautifully complemented by a wealth of outdoor spaces to enjoy. In addition to well-equipped play areas, children love to run in the gardens and grounds, visit the Forest School, get creative in the Mud Kitchen and feed the School guinea pigs!

During term, time Nursery pupils benefit from specialist teaching by Prep school staff – physical education, dance, French, music and yoga.

Each Nursery team member is qualified and this professionalism ensures high standards of care and education are maintained at all times. Good relationships are the key to unlocking each child’s potential and the partnership with parents allows for a smooth transition from home to Nursery.

The open-door policy means parents are kept informed about their child.

Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sutton Valence Preparatory School
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sandra Champenet (Head of Pre-Prep)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Registered Charity Number

  • 1181012

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • They offer Term Time only or Full Time Nursery.
    Sessions range from £48.00 to £92.50 for a full-day session, depending on the sessions required and the age of your child.

  • For further information visit our website.

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Extensive parking is available on-site.


    Please follow signs on arrival.

Little Lambs Nursery Reviews (6)

Over all time Little Lambs Nursery has 6 reviews.

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Review from Daniella (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sutton Valence Prep School Nursery is lucky enough to have the most fabulous warm and caring team. My daughter has been here for 2 years, initially, she struggled to say goodbye but she now gallops into nursery without looking back. They have the most fabulous facilities and are always out and about
the school. I would highly recommend this amazing nursery and I’m counting down the days until my son can join!
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Review from Noel L (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son thoroughly enjoyed his time in the nursery and it provided him with an excellent foundation for progression to Reception.
I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Karina G (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our son halfway through the term and were amazed at how quick he settled in. The staff are the friendliest and most caring team with a genuine love for caring for little ones. The nursery has a very warm, nurturing and family feel to it. Very clean, has great facilities, excellent staff ratios
and great value for money. All of our needs were met and we always felt reassured that our little one was in great hands. Everyone is kind, welcoming and always ready to help. Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Klaire (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loved his time at the nursery, he had so much fun and was well set up to start in Reception. There are so many activities on offer, including the excellent outdoor play spaces with wendy house, sandpit, slide, mud kitchen and use of scuttlebug cars to name a few. Specialist lessons are given
in PE, yoga, French and music which my son loved. The staff are excellent, so welcoming to help the children settle into their day and encourage the children to make the right choices for themselves. Frequent circle time encourages children to take it in turns to talk and to put their hands up. The highlights of the calendar are the summer sports day and Christmas nativity play!
I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Tina (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have put both my girls into Sutton Valence Nursery. They have thoroughly enjoyed their time there, it was a fun and well-structured environment with a great balance of learning through play, as well as basic number and letter skills. They skipped into school every day and still do. The teaching staff,
particularly the Nursery Team leader and the head of Pre-Prep were both exceptional teachers embracing the whole family from the start. They thoroughly deserved the early years Quality mark. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone in the area.
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Review from Richard G (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastically warm and welcoming environment for any nursery age, or older child. Nurturing and knowledgeable staff with a family attitude, a wide range of wraparound care for all ages.
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Meet the Team (6)

Ellie

Ellie Foster

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

I’m Mrs Foster and I am the Nursery Manager of Little Lambs. I hold a degree in Early Years Education and I have worked in the education and early years sector for almost ten years.


My passion for children is to allow them to thrive in our care and become as independent as possible with the support and guidance from the team around them. I love to have happy children in my care and will always do my best to see the children reach their full potential in every way possible.


Some of my favourite things are:


Food – Pasta
Colour – pink
Season – Autumn
Animal – Elephant
Hobby – Musical Theatre

Wendy

Wendy Hayman

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2007

Hi, I’m Wendy and I will be one of your teaching assistants here at Little Lambs. I am qualified in Level 3 BTEC Early Childhood Studies and I have worked here for almost 13 years.


My favourite things are playing and teaching the children how to build small and large construction sets and hopefully one day I will be hiring one of them to build my retirement home!


Here are some of my favourite things:


Walking
Singing
Reading

Alison

Alison Simmons

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2020

Hi, I’m Alison and I will be one of your Little Lambs Nursery assistants.


I joined the team in September 2020 and have my CACHE Level 3 in Early Years Education, but I am currently studying part-time for my university degree. I enjoy spending time with the children and watching their imaginations grow!


Here are some of my favourite things:


Food - Pizza
Colour - Purple
Season - Summer
Animal – Deer and penguins
Hobby – Dancing and theatre

Ernestina

Ernestina Day

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2021

I’m Tina and I am a Nursery assistant here at Little Lambs Nursery. I hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) in addition to a diploma in banking and finance.


I was born and raised in Ghana (West Africa). I have since spent 12 years living in the Middle East (Bahrain and Abu Dhabi) with my husband and two children, where I also studied for post-school qualifications and worked in other nurseries.


We moved back to the UK in late 2020 and I have been working for Little Lambs Nursery since 2021. I believe that it is important that children are able to learn in a safe environment. They need to be able to explore and adventure in their own personal way. In my experience, children develop faster with a steady routine that has clearly set boundaries.


Working in early years education is by far the most rewarding job, as you see young children develop at the fastest pace and yet they remain extremely innocent, blunt in their descriptions and remarkably flamboyant with their personalities.


Here are some of my favourite things:


Music
Dancing
Travelling and visiting new places
Cake making
Shoes, I love shoes, more shoes and more shoes, you can never have too many shoes... did I mention that I love shoes!

Paula

Paula Reeves

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Paula I am a Nursery assistant here at Little Lambs Nursery,  I have an NVQ 3 in Early Years care and education and have worked in Early Years childcare for 27 years. I joined the team at Little Lambs in October 2021 and I enjoy my role of supporting the children in their play - I am a big kid and enjoy working with children on their level!


Here is a list of some of my favourite things:


Food - Roast dinner
Colour - Pink
Season - Summer
Spare time - Spending with my family, friends and grandchildren

Amanda

Amanda Outen

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Amanda (or Mandy) and I work as a Nursery Assistant in Little Lambs Nursery from 3 pm daily.


I joined the team in January 2022 and I am currently studying for the CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education.


I hold a degree in Social Policy and Administration and a diploma in Counselling and I am also a part-time counsellor, working for two local charities.


I enjoy helping to provide a happy, encouraging, nurturing experience for all the children in Little Lambs!


Here are some of my favourite things:


Food - Curry
Colour - Yellow
Season - Autumn
Animals - Dogs, hedgehogs, frogs and owls
Hobby - Exercise

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Lambs Nursery

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

Little Lambs Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Lambs Nursery Open?

Little Lambs 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 Lambs Nursery have capacity for?

Little Lambs Nursery has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Little Lambs Nursery to the centre of Maidstone?

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

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