Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle

110 Apperley Road, Idle, Bradford BD10 9SR
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9.9 77 Reviews
  • Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle, Bradford
Little Wellies is a family owned and run nursery offering high quality childcare between Bradford and Leeds. Set in a beautiful detached stone building close to Idle village centre, it is easily accessible but set back from the main road.

Children have access to a wealth of resources, a vast amount of outside space and a wonderful interactive sensory room. They ensure that children are captivated and engrossed in their learning through beautiful, authentic resources and skilful interactions by practitioners. You will see few “toys” at Little Wellies, after all why use a plastic “play” tea set when a real ceramic one is much more enticing!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Elizabeth Wilson (Registered Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day - £69.50 / Half day from - £41

  • Discounts for siblings and full time places.

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

Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle Reviews (77)

9.9

Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle has 77 reviews.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one always has the best time at nursery, he always comes back so excited about what he's done that day and he loves all the staff there. They've worked wonders with him and he loves being there.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleHow lovely to hear this. It makes the team's day to read such lovely reviews. Thank you!
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Review from Ilaria P (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff have been amazing with both my daughter and my son. My son has additional needs and the management team has been extremely supportive and cooperative in working with us to strive for the best results for him. Special mention to two staff members who my son loves. Thank you for everything
that you do for our family.
Reply from Jennie Eastwood, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your review. I'm so pleased that your son has formed special bonds with the ladies looking after him and you feel supported as a family. We'd love to know how you would like our cook to improve on the food. Please have a chat with the manager when you can. Thank you.
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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Little Wellies in Idle for a number of years now, and we are extremely pleased that we chose this setting for her. Not only do they provide a safe, secure and caring environment for my child to thrive socially and emotionally, but they also plan and prepare a fantastic range
of fun and engaging play-based experiences which have enabled my child to develop academically too. The staff at Little Wellies are just wonderful. They show so much care for my daughter, and they all do their best to make her smile each and every day - what more could you possibly want?
My daughter loves nursery. She has built up so many lovely relationships with both children and adults, which has been wonderful to see! Thank you to everyone at Little Wellies for looking after my daughter so well!
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleAww how fabulous to read! Thank you for your in-depth review. This makes our team so happy and confirms that they are all absolutely amazing and caring.
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Wellies Idle is a brilliant day nursery. Our son absolutely thrives there and I love to see his little face light up when he sees his one-to-one practitioner. Overall all the staff are brilliant and really helpful with anything you need. Thanks.
Reply from Jennie Eastwood, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleHow lovely to hear this! Thank you. I know your little one-to-one practitioner loves her time with your son. Thank you for your review.
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Review from Suzanne G (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are super friendly and approachable. They make dropping off easier when one of the child is upset. Handovers are always informative. Lovely staff. Setting has lots of resources and challenges children daily as well as working on their strengths.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleI'm pleased to hear how approachable all our team are. Thank you for sharing this. We are super proud of them all.
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Review from Beth J (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery in September and he has settled so well and his development has improved so much! He loves attending and always looks forward to going to nursery! The nursery staff have been brilliant with him! Couldn’t fault them one bit!
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleAmazing! I'm so pleased your son has settled well with us and is happy. Nursery is a fun, warm environment and this shows through when each child thrives. Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. Linsi
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Review from Abby R (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have a child in Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle and he thoroughly enjoys his time at nursery. He takes part in a range of activities and particularly enjoys the outdoor area. He has a good relationship with the staff and they are extremely welcoming when he attends. I sometimes collect my
child with his older sibling who used to attend, the staff always chat with him and seem genuinely interested in how he’s getting on a school.
I would recommend this nursery to family and friends.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleFabulous! Yes, we love to see ex-Little Wellies children. They grow so fast. The outdoor area is lovely and the children spend so much time outside that it's great to hear that your son loves it. Thank you for reviewing us. Linsi
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been blown away by this nursery. Our son loves being here - we have never had a day he hasn’t wanted to run through the door. I genuinely believe that this setting has helped him become such a confident, clever and independent little boy.
The staff have worked with us through difficult behaviour
phases and toilet training and I can’t thank them enough! I recommend Little Wellies to everyone who asks and we are still so happy that we chose this nursery.
Thank you for doing such an amazing job of loving and educating our little humans.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleWhat can I say!? This review says it all. I couldn't be prouder of our fantastic team and I'm so pleased that you are so pleased with them all. Thank you for sharing this review.
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery, they really care for the children. I would and have recommended this nursery.
They have football sessions, wood walks and days at the park.
I also like that they have a hairdresser that comes in every 6 weeks.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleI'm so happy that you like the outside services which we bring in to enhance the children's nursery experiences. Thank you for your lovely review.
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Review from Alison G (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery with a family-friendly atmosphere. My son runs in every day excited to spend time with his friends and engage in different activities. We love how much outdoor provision there is, and that the staff make the effort to take the children out of the setting when feasible (local woods,
idle park, etc.)
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your kind review. I'm so pleased that your overall experience is 5 star, as the team work so hard to ensure your son has the best time whilst with us.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Wellies is fantastic. My son has been there just over a month now and he is enjoying every minute. The transition process was very child-focused and all staff members really took the time to get to know us as a family and what our little boy needed to settle. Staff really know him well and it
makes me feel so assured as a parent that I am leaving him somewhere he feels happy. My little boy loves it. He does so many activities, I particularly love the focus on messy play and outdoor play. I would recommend to anyone in the local area.
Reply from Jennie Eastwood, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleI'm thrilled to read this! Yes, we are very focused on outdoor play and messy play! Our team leave nursery covered in mud, paint or flour every day also. It is wonderful to read that the settling in processes work so well, as the ladies work hard to get to know all the families individually. Thank you for taking the time to review us.
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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Little Wellies since the end of June in the baby room and they have been brilliant. She really struggled to settle when she started (and I struggled too!) but the staff were so reassuring, giving her all the cuddles she needed until she has felt more at home and keeping me informed
on how she’s getting on. She loves all the staff in the baby room and has developed loads with their encouragement since she started. She loves the food and the nursery have been amazing at accommodating her food allergies from the start.
Couldn’t recommend the nursery enough!
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThis means so much to the team! It is very hard to leave your little one in someone else's care, however, I'm so pleased that you've found all the baby room team to be approachable and supportive. I will pass this on to them. Thank you.
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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending my daughter to Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle was hands down one of the best decisions we have ever made! She absolutely loves it there. All the team are friendly, so caring and will do anything and everything in their power to make sure your little one has the best time and learns through
play! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting with the team and loves her days in nursery!
She loves playing outside and is so adventurous and has made such strong bonds with all the team and the other kids there, it’s beautiful to see!
Thank you so much Little Wellies Idle! You guys are amazing!
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you! What an amazing review. Our team will be thrilled!
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Review from Z L (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot be happier with Little Wellies Day Nursery and all they have done. My little boy has thrived and is continuing to do so. The staff are lovely and approachable. Management are great. Cannot fault it. My son loves going and has done from day dot! Can’t wait for him to continue going over the years
and see how much he comes on.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleWhat a lovely review. Thank you so much. The team works hard and it's wonderful to hear that you're so happy.
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery! The team and facilities are amazing! My daughter loves it and always has the best time. I know she is in the best hands. The staff are friendly and caring. It’s lovely to see pictures of what they have been doing.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you so much for your feedback. We love that you're so happy with our lovely nursery and wonderful team.
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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an absolutely amazing group of people who welcomed my little girl for just one term when her first nursery closed after summer. Every member of the team are so friendly and helpful and heartwarming. My little girl was difficult to leave at first but has settled amazing thanks to the support and
overwhelming support from everyone at Little Wellies. They communicate with excellence and I'm proud my little girl has been a part of this wonderful nursery even if she's leaving soon.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you. We're so happy that your little one is settled and happy. This means so much to us.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Wellies for almost a year now. There are days when she's so excited to go, and days when she's apprehensive. Regardless the staff are always on hand to help settle her or share in her excitement. I love how they encourage independence here, from hanging up their
coats etc to serving their own meals and clearing away. The only thing I would like to see would be some kind of app or interactive communication for updates throughout the nursery day.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your lovely review. We have stayed away from apps and online journals, as we prefer the more personal approach. You are very welcome to ring us and speak to us anytime throughout the day.
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Review from Jessica T (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Little Wellies for a year now and we couldn't be happier with it. She comes back every day full of stories about what she has done and all the friends she is making along the way.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your review and letting us know how happy your daughter is at nursery.
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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child is coming to the end of his first full term at Little Wellies and we are so happy with the term he has had. He is looked after by a great team of ladies who always have his best interests at heart and do all they can to help him feel settled and safe. The team are so caring and even though
he struggles to say goodbye, we know he will settle quickly enough to enjoy his breakfast and have a great day ahead. We love seeing pictures of our son's day and hearing about the lovely things he has done at pick-up time. Having tried a different nursery previously, we cannot recommend Little Wellies enough and are so pleased we chose Little Wellies for our child's nursery education.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you so much for your lovely review. We're pleased that you're happy with everything.
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Review from Dave B (Father of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The progress our two-year-old has made since joining Little Wellies in September is amazing. After a few weeks, he had a bit of a 'wobble' and became quite anxious about attending. The support that both he and we, as parents, received from the staff at the time was fantastic, and he has now come through
it and now he bounds in and out of the door with a huge smile on his face. He lights up when he talks about the staff at home, and I don't think you can ask for much more than that.
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleOur team will be thrilled to hear this. Thank you so much for your kind review.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 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 4.949 for Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle is calculated as follows: ( (468 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 492 Ratings = 4.949
  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 Wellies Day Nursery Idle is based on 41 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 41 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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Elizabeth

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2014

Hi. My name is Lizzy. I am very proud to be the Manager of our setting in Idle. Since opening in 2020, we have grown considerably and we are now a thriving, busy nursery; full of laughter, smiles and fun. I’d love you to come and visit us and find out for yourself what makes us so special.

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