Little Loco's Day Nursery

73a Appletongate, Newark, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1LN
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9.3 7 Reviews
  • Little Loco's Day Nursery, Newark-on-Trent
Little Loco's is a homely nursery with traditional values. Little Loco's Day Nursery is a place where children are seen celebrated and supported from the moment they walk through the door, here it is not just about ticking boxes, its about real relationships, learning through play and growing through connection. The team becomes an extension of family because every child deserves more than supervision. They deserve to feel at home. Little Loco's is more than just a nursery, it's a place where confidence is built, curiosity is nurtured and every child is treated as part of the Little Loco's family. If you are looking for somewhere that feels different, somewhere that feels right, Little Loco's would love to welcome you. Little Loco's is where every child's journey begins with love. At Little Loco's Day Nursery the nursery curriculum is designed to create a unique, homely, learning environment in which each child can flourish and reach their full potential. Little Loco's will ensure every child develops a love of learning during their nursery journey. Little Loco's takes a modern, creative approach to Early Years Education while still upholding traditional British values of good manners, kindness and respect for others.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Loco's Day Nursery Limited
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Ruston (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £70.00 per full day.
    Full day session 8am-6pm
    £40.00 per half day
    Half day AM 8am- 1pm
    Half day PM 1pm-6pm

  • We accept 15 and 30 hour funding.

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

  • Christmas week

Parking

  • Please park on the driveway for drop off and collection.

Little Loco's Day Nursery Reviews (7)

9.3

Little Loco's Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.271) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Loco's Day Nursery has 7 reviews.

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Review from Kat A (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Little Locos in September and has settled in amazingly well. The staff are so lovely, friendly, and approachable. They made the whole process smooth and reassuring. She absolutely loves going to nursery and gets excited every morning to go and play! The team plan such fun activities
and even take the children on little trips to the park, library, and nearby train station, which fits the "Little Locos" theme perfectly.
The nursery itself is immaculate with a calm, homely feel and brand-new, top-quality resources. It's clear that a lot of care and thought has gone into creating such a welcoming environment. We also love receiving the weekly menu, there's always a great variety of healthy meals and snacks.
We couldn't be happier with our choice and feel confident our daughter is happy, well cared for, and thriving at Little Locos. Highly recommend!
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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so happy with Carys' nursery! All of the staff are so friendly, caring and welcoming. They take the children out on fun little adventures, and Carys is always so excited to go in each morning. The nursery is clean, well-organised, and you can tell how much care and attention goes into everything
they do. We've seen such amazing progress in Carys' development since she started - she's learning, growing, and thriving thanks to the wonderful team.
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Review from Amy N (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had such a wonderful experience with little loco's. From day one, the staff have been incredibly kind. supportive and welcoming. The helped my son settle in so gently always comforting him when he was upset at drop off - and now he absolutely loves going in! He's learning so much and how so much
fun every day. It's lovely to see how excited he is to see his friends and the staff. We're so grateful to have found a place that feels like a second home for him. Thank you to the director and all of the staff at Little Loco's.
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with the nursery, our daughter started only a few months ago after the old nursery closing over night.
They do absolutely loads with the children, and offer the children lots of variety for each meals and snacks which is great incase some are not keen on a few and then have the
chance to fill up on other food that they like the look of and taste too.
They do not stop from stepping foot in the nursery to finishing at the end of the day, they will not be board keeping their little brains going.
The staff are very happy to help and change things where they can tweak things to make it as home from home for each child.
And because it's not a massive setting (place) it's suits both our daughter and us.
Thank you all, you're doing a good job
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Review from Karolina D (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 9-month-old daughter was actually the first child to attend Little Locos when it opened, and from the very beginning, it has felt incredibly warm, welcoming, and homely. From the moment we walked through the doors, it was clear that this nursery isn't just a place to care for children, it's a community
where each child is valued and nurtured.
The staff are exceptional; they are attentive, caring, and genuinely passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children. Our daughter has thrived under their care, developing confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning from such a young age. I've visited other nurseries, but none have had the same warmth, personal attention, and sense of belonging that Little Locos offers.
It truly felt like the first and only choice for our family. Knowing that our daughter is happy, safe, and engaged every day gives us immense peace of mind. We feel so fortunate to be part of the Little Locos family.
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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with Little Loco's, as a first time mum the thought of nursery was quite daunting even though I really wanted our little lady to go as I know how important it is for babies. The drop offs were especially hard at the beginning but all of the ladies are so warm and welcoming they
made it so much easier for me. I can already see how much my baby has developed over the past few months and I genuinely can't thank you all enough for how much you do for her and me being a working mum. They do so much with the little ones that makes their days fun, educational and enjoyable. I also really appreciate the updates weekly that include a full round up of the week and have lots of photos
The nursery itself is stunning and a lovely homely environment that I can tell had a lot of love in the design and I can't wait to see how much more you have planned for the future. Thank You for everything!
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Review from Veronica I (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding level of care. Our little one has attended Little Loco's since April 2025 (at 6 months) where he settled straight away. The staff are kind, friendly, and they genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and development.
The staff and management know how to make parents feel at ease
when dropping the little one off at nursery and are thorough at providing feedback at pick up. The staff and management genuinely listen to our concerns regarding any aspects of the little one's development, feeding or sleeping, and propose ways forward at nursery and home. We are incredibly happy with Little Loco's, as we can see that our little one is thriving and is well taken care of.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.271)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.271) out of 10 for Little Loco's Day Nursery 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 7 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 4.988 for Little Loco's Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (83 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.988
  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 4.283 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Loco's Day Nursery is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.583
  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 Loco's Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Loco's Day Nursery accepts?

Little Loco's Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Loco's Day Nursery Open?

Little Loco's Day 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 Loco's Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Loco's Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Little Loco's Day Nursery to the centre of Newark-on-Trent?

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

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