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 K W (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely delightful nursery. After relocating my 2-year-old daughter (to a nursery closer to home), it was an easy pick. From the first look around, Little Wellies was warm and welcoming. The manager is knowledgeable and it is clear he has a passion and a real interest in the education of the children
at Little Wellies. The care and attention to ensuring my daughter felt comfortable and settled, allowed for a smooth transition. Little Wellies has a great outdoor space, which was a real positive for me and my family. Activities and provisions are varied, child-centred and age-appropriate. Key workers are friendly, caring and enthusiastic. They show a genuine interest in your child and their progression.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you so much for your lovely review. The manager is very passionate about passing on his knowledge from working in education for so many years! We're so pleased that this shows.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not fault Little Wellies, I won't leave my daughter with many people but I wholeheartedly trust everyone at Little Wellies. You can genuinely see how much they love, respect and care for every child. The enthusiasm at the end of the day when they give you an update as to what they've been up
to, what they've done new/accomplished is so lovely to see. I would always recommend Little Wellies to anyone who wants a loving space for their child.
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your kind review! This truly means the world to our team and will be passed on.
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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Little Wellies enough! My daughter had a hard time separating, to begin with, and all of the staff were amazing welcoming her in each morning and settling her. She has learnt and developed so much since joining Little wellies. She has built friendships and so much confidence both socially
and physically. Each member of staff has taken the time to get to know her and they are great at letting you know what she has done at the end of each day! She absolutely loves the outdoor space in which they spend a lot of time. Oh and the food is a hit too, she loves mushrooms and veg sticks now! From a parent's perspective, I have been really impressed with the communication and with how prompt they are with responding to emails etc too!
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your lovely words. Our team will be thrilled.
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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We elated at the changes we have seen in our daughter since starting at Little Wellies in February 2022. She attended another nursery previously and after a series of incidents we decided to change nurseries as it was impacting her wellbeing and happiness.
Our daughter settled in straight away, is
super happy to attend Little Wellies and tells us all the amazing things she has been doing. The staff make it feel like you are part of the family. They are warm, chatty and welcoming. They take time to get to know each of the children and spend quality time developing skills all whilst having lots of fun. The activities are fun, enabling and engaging. We would recommend Little Wellies to everyone.
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleWhat a lovely review thank you. The team at Idle will be thrilled that you are all so happy.
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Review from Rav B (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone has been amazing from the introductory sessions to helping my big boy settle in and feel a part of the Little Wellies family.
We still have wobbles some mornings but the staff know the kids so well that they know how to calm them, so they have a great day.
One of the best things about the
nursery is the way it is child-led and if a child has a particular interest in something they explore this further.
There are so many opportunities for growth and development and these are documented beautifully in their record books.
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your kind review. We would love to speak to you about how we can improve our menu for you.
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Review from I P (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Wellies Idle are absolutely amazing, they are so attentive and they treat the children like it’s their own which is exactly what I wanted. It’s got a lovely family feel to it, they are so accommodating and nothing is ever too much to ask.
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleWhat a lovely review. Our team will be thrilled. Thank you
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff. Very supportive. Happy to send my child there. Initially, my son was not settling there but everyone helped me. Now he is very happy there. I get feedback on daily basis. The nursery also has social media page to upload pictures, which is amazing to see what children are doing there.
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you are happy.
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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Wellies Idle is a fantastic nursery. The staff are professional, friendly and accommodating and go above and beyond for the children in their care. Our daughter absolutely loves nursery and speaks about the staff like they are an extension of her family. She has certainly grown in confidence
and independence during her time and we can see how much she learns there. The admin team and managers are also brilliant, dealing with queries and concerns with professionalism and care. We cannot recommend the team at Little Wellies highly enough!
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your kind review! We would love to talk to you about your thoughts on our food and nutrition to see where you feel we could improve.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Wellies Day Nursery - is absolutely fantastic. They have given and are still giving so much support and help for me and my child with special needs I could not recommend and thank them enough for what they have done!
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your lovely review. Your comment means a lot to our team.
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Review from Jodie R (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery and I can see why, it's a really nice setting, a very friendly safe environment. The staff are so welcoming.
My daughter has attended for a year now and we are looking forward to another year with Little Wellies, I cannot recommend them enough. 5 star!
Reply from LINSI Tidswell, Director at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you so much for your kind words. Our team will be so pleased.
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Review from Magda D (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We visited a few nurseries and even started at one, before choosing Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle for our little boy. We were looking for a nursery which was an extension of our family and our home, a place where we knew our little boy will have a lot of fun whilst learning and where we knew he will
be cared for really well, we found this and more at Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle. The staff are great, approachable, professional and so lovely. The time and effort they put in planning and delivering all activities is amazing.
The outdoor space and time the children spend there is great. Playing, learning and using their imagination. They even have some guinea pigs and involve the children in taking care of them. The food is lovely and home-cooked, some with their own grown fruit and vegetables. We love seeing daily updates and pictures on the closed Facebook group and the app with development updates and notes from the staff is so lovely too. Our little boy absolutely loves Little Wellies Day Nursery Idle and so do we.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate hearing how happy you all are at Little Wellies.
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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose Little Wellies for my boys because it felt like home from home, loving and a family environment from moving from a childminder.
My boys settled amazingly and all staff are great with them, staff turn over is very low meaning staff are obviously happy at work, meaning the environment is happy.
My eldest started school last September and still talks about it and wishes he could be back in nursery. He attends occasionally for the Big Wellies in the holiday.
The amount of outings they go on is amazing and always lovely to see.
Reply from Linsi Tidswell, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for a wonderful review. We're so pleased you and your boys are happy at Little Wellies.
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Review from Sinclair B (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Wellies has proven to be an excellent nursery, both for our child and us as parents. The staff are welcoming and professional; communication is always clear and consistent; there is a genuine warmth and fondness shown to the children. We have looked around at other providers and spent some time
elsewhere. However, Little Wellies feels like a perfect fit for us!
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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Wellies since August 2020. I have seen huge improvements with her development and can see how much she loves going to nursery. The staff at the Idle setting are fabulous. Any enquiries are always handled efficiently and promptly.
I am really impressed with the
setting as a whole, from the outdoor woodland space to the fantastic natural theme indoors. Little Wellies is a fantastic setting and I would recommend families in the local area. A very happy family feel setting.
Reply from Jennie Eastwood, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you so much for your wonderful review, Lauren. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Little Wellies! Our little boy runs in smiling every morning and comes home extremely happy and shattered from his fun day. The staff are so caring and have a genuine interest in his development and happiness. The activities that they plan and do daily with the children are fantastic and we
constantly receive artwork and models home for our fridge. The outside space and displays are very well thought through and child friendly. We have recently had our son’s learning journey home and it made me cry! The photos, attention to detail and the little things are so lovely. It is like the memory book I wish I had of made. The communication is excellent and we have daily updates on the closed Facebook group with photos and videos showing us snippets of daily life. If you are thinking about sending your child to this nursery - genuinely do it! We are so so glad we have chosen Little Wellies. They feel like our new family!
Reply from Jennie Eastwood, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleWe are overwhelmed by your amazing review, thank you so much, Louise.
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Review from Suzanne S (Foster Parent of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time Foster family, we have been so pleased with all the accommodating Little Wellies and all staff have done for us. We love the layout of the nursery and all the outdoor play the children get to enjoy. Thank you for all your help and support over the last 9 months.
Reply from Jennie Eastwood, Joint Owner at Little Wellies Day Nursery IdleThank you for your lovley review Suzanne, we really do appreciate it.
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Review from Sophie (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really impressed with everyone at Little Wellies from the beginning. The activities and opportunities that are available are amazing. The staff are very friendly, welcoming and supportive. I have already recommended this nursery and will continue to do so.
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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

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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