Little Crickets Nursery Frome

13 Castle Corner, Beckington, Frome BA11 6TA
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  • Little Crickets Nursery Frome, Frome
Nestled in the heart of Beckington, Frome, Little Crickets Nursery is a beacon of nurturing care for babies and children. Having achieved consistently excellent inspection results since opening in 2002 and being renowned for its award-winning reputation, this stunning establishment has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and modern environment for its little ones.

There are 3 Nursery rooms. The Baby Nest - Chicks Class, the Toddler Suite - Goslings Class, and the Pre-School Rooms - Duckling Class.

Each child is treated as an individual, with their unique needs and interests carefully considered. The highly qualified, dedicated team of early years practitioners provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging and security. Their innovative approach to teaching has been recognised nationally as they engage children in story building through film-making.

From engaging indoor play areas to beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, Little Crickets offers a rich variety of experiences to support children's development. The nursery is committed to providing a curriculum that is both stimulating and age-appropriate, encouraging curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Maria Keates (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 22

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 8am to 6pm - £67
    8am to 1pm - £33.50
    1pm to 6pm - £33.50

  • In the afternoon, families may collect at any time between 3.30pm and 6pm. However, there will be no change to the full day charge for those collecting earlier than 6pm. For eligible children, they administered the 15 hour and 30 hour Early Years Entitlement.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Please park on Frome Road and walk around to Castle Corner to the school entrance.

Little Crickets Nursery Frome Reviews (8)

9.7

Little Crickets Nursery Frome has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.748) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Crickets Nursery Frome has 8 reviews.

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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little crickets offer a warm, welcoming environment where the children are greeted by nursery staff and school staff alike, all taking a keen interest in getting to know both the child and the parent. Nursery staff provide regular updates via the app to reassure parents and keep them updated on what
their child is learning and experiencing at the setting. The setting offers a variety of play spaces, including a school hall for physical activities, an art studio, playground and a garden area, allowing children to experience nature, use apparatus and enjoy sensory play, baking and crafts. Children are provided with nutritious snacks, have regular nappy changes and health and safety is observed to be a priority. Overall, I am thoroughly happy with the support offered to my child by little crickets staff. They care for him, comfort him and keep me well updated which is a key priority for me. I would highly recommend the setting to any other parent.
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
Thank you for your lovely words. We are very grateful for your feedback.
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter settled in so well and quickly to Little Crickets. We knew immediately that this was the nursery for her!
The staff are so friendly, caring and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. The communication is fantastic and we have regular updates of what our daughter has been doing during
her time at nursery - which is a lot! I don't know how they manage to pack so much into a session!
I would highly recommend anyone thinking of sending their child to Little Crickets to take a look at the wonderful setting! The rooms and outside space have fantastic facilities and activities for the children.
We're so pleased to be sending our daughter here and can't wait to see how her journey continues.
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
What a wonderful testimony, we are grateful for your kind words. Thank you.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child settled into the nursery really easily. I was so impressed with how quickly the staff got to know his personality. The range of activities the children do during the day is fantastic and my son will be well prepared for starting reception. Such a caring, calm and fun environment.
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
Thank you so much for your review. It is very much appreciated by the whole Nursery Team.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Little Crickets Nursery. My little one trots in without looking back and comes home telling me all about her day.
They are a really lovely team with lots of fun different activities alongside nursery-level learning which is great.
This is my 2nd child in the nursery. I would highly recommend.
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
Thank you for giving us such a lovely review. It's great to hear how happy you are with what we offer.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of attentive care that my child receives at this nursery is outstanding. He comes home confident and full of stories, a testament to the fact that so much is packed into each day. He has learned and experienced so much as a result of the rich programme of activities.
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is much appreciated.
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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great communication and care for our child starting at this nursery. The level of understanding for what is right for each individual child is so good and the staff are lovely. We love how much time they spend outdoors and explore in nature. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It is much appreciated.
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Review from Katrina K (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Little Cricket Nursery, but more importantly, so too does my daughter. She went from refusing to go into her previous setting, to happily skipping off each morning after a lovely warm greeting at the front door, within a few weeks of joining. She is thriving at Little Crickets and
I am sure it is due to the very high quality and passion of the staff who genuinely care for each child. The team listened carefully and took very seriously her specific dietary requirements, they make you feel very cared for and like nothing is too much of an ask. The learning is very fun and creative and the whole experience feels very personalised and genuine. I literally cannot fault the staff, facilities and the whole experience at all and I would wholeheartedly recommend the nursery to prospective parents.
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. You are absolutely right, we do care about each and every child and their family. This matters to us very much and it is at the heart of the Springmead…read more
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Review from Nyasha T (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When your child comes home in spares most days you know they have had a great day. This is our experience every week.
3 of my 4 children attended Little Crickets at Springmead's Nursery and I currently have one there and planning to have my youngest join as soon as she's old enough to attend. All
four of them have proven to be very different characters but the nursery has been the right place for the 3 who've attended so far. I know this because, currently, Little Crickets atSpringmead don't cater for under 2's so mine had to attend other nurseries initially and 2 of them struggled. When they moved to Little Crickets at Springmead, to say they flourished feels like an understatement. The service offering is amazing, music, French, art, water-play, go explore, and performing arts, these children play and learn well. All nursery staff and management have been exemplary. They were patient in supporting one of my children when potty training and worked with us to get that sorted. Truly a tailored approach to early years childcare!
Reply from Shirley Offer, Deputy Headteacher at Little Crickets Nursery Frome
Thank you for your kind words, Nyasha. An honest review from an experienced parent who has been part of our nursery for some years is deeply appreciated.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.748)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.748) out of 10 for Little Crickets Nursery Frome 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.948 for Little Crickets Nursery Frome is calculated as follows: ( (91 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.948
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Crickets Nursery Frome is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 22 number of registered child places is 4.4, which has been reached with 8 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 (12)

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Maria Keates

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Maria Keates is a Norlander, who trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath. With over 15 years of experience in early childhood education and a proven track record in delivering high-quality care, Maria brings a fresh perspective and energy to the nursery and her passion for child-centred learning ensures that Springmead remains a trusted choice for parents.

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Clare Dent

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Clare trained at the prestigious Norland College. She has previously worked for Norland College as a placement manager and has nannied in positions around the world. Clare has an NNEB qualification in Early Years

Zoe

Zoe Stone

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

Zoe has a Degree in Early Years.

Philippa

Philippa Bridle

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2024

Philippa has a Level 3 Qualification.

Shelley

Shelley Latham

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2021

Shelley has a Level 3 NNEB Qualification.

Ruby

Ruby Daymond

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2021

Ruby is working towards her Level 3 Qualification.

Kay

Kay Flanagan

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2022

Kay has a Level 2 Qualification.

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Samantha Greene

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Samantha has a Level 3 Childcare Qualification.

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Carrie-Ann Fripp

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Carrie-Ann is Level 3 Childcare qualified

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Hannah White

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Hannah is Level 3 qualified. She has previously worked with SEND children.

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Rebecca Mead

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2025

Rebecca has a Master's in Early Education. She was trained at the prestigious Norland College. She has previously worked as a nanny with private families.

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Carol May

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2006

Carol has a Level 3 Childcare qualification. She has worked in the Nursery since January 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Crickets Nursery Frome

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

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

What Days & Hours is Little Crickets Nursery Frome Open?

Little Crickets Nursery Frome 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 Crickets Nursery Frome have capacity for?

Little Crickets Nursery Frome has capacity for a total of 22 Children.

How far is Little Crickets Nursery Frome to the centre of Frome?

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

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