Early education & child care

A high standard of childcare and education where your child will learn and develop

0 to 18 months

Babies

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Babies (0 to 18 months)

We are able to cater for mobile and non-mobile babies who will benefit from a cosy home from home like room. The babies will also benefit from being able to rotate around the different rooms available in nursery, enjoying our very own sensory room with the latest equipment to test their senses and encourage development.

At early ages of a babies development, they spend a lot of time sleeping therefore we provide home from home like facilities, such as cots, mattress's, bean bags and constantly monitor the room temperature to ensure they are comfortable throughout their day at nursery.

The children will enjoy a variety of activities throughout their day at nursery based around the EYFS Curriculum. There is always one member of staff to three children however there will always be two members of staff present and no more than six babies in the room.

18 months to 3 years old

Toddlers

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Toddlers (18 months - 3 years old)

As a child gets to the age of two, their day is structured around their changing interests. Each child will develop through play, discovering at their individual level of understanding. Our nursery equipment is selected carefully to give the children a stimulating selection for their development. Toddlers enjoy a variety of activites based around the EYFS Curriculum.

Our room focuses on the primary areas, we have created various dedicated areas offering the children a wide range of activities. We have a 'Home Corner' where the children can look independently and with peers at story book or listen to story read by a member of staff. We have sand, water and messy play area for the children to get creative and use their imagination. The children enjoy use of the garden facilities regularly being supervised at all times.

As this is the main time for children to start toilet training, we have made sure our Toddlers toilets are very welcoming and will help encourage children independence. Toddlers benefit from a staffing ratio of one member of staff to four children, however two members of staff will always be present.

3 to 5 years old

Pre-school

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Pre-School (3 to 5 years old)

Our pre-school children also follow the EYFS Curriculum, in pre-school we support the children to gain more confidence and development for their move from Nursery to School. This group allows the children to follow more routine and structure which will give them the understanding and knowledge of going to school. The children enjoy working in small groups and taking part in 1-1 activities.

We are able to introduce adult led activities that will then follow the individual child's interest as observations show children learn best through play. The children have open access to the garden facilities every day taking part in free flow activities supervised at all times, the garden reflects the areas of learning and allows children to gain more knowledge in areas of the EYFS.

Pre-school have one to eight ratio, however there will always be two members of staff present. All our children get the opportunity to enjoy educational outings, this includes trips to the local shops and parks, also enjoying further outing to places for special times of the year. All of our trips are risk assessed and ensure ratios adhered to.

Who we are

Little Nippers is a 50 place day nursery that aims to provide a high standard of childcare and education. Our team will encourage your children to learn and develop in a safe, secure, happy and stimulating environment.

The stimulating environment gives children opportunities to enjoy learning and our curriculum aids the childrens level of achievement. We promote creativity and give the children opportunities to be imaginative. We strive to help children develop confidence and independance and to develop a positive attitude to learning. We provide a happy, caring atmosphere where children feel safe and can develop and learn. We promote high standards of behaviour and help children to understand their own  and each others feelings. Children learn to care for and respect themselves and others. We work closely with parents and carers as we believe that the child's learning and achievement is something we should be part of.

Child care from ages 0 to 5 years

Open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.30pm

Full and part time places are available

Free child care for all 3 and 4 year olds

We are governed and inspected by Ofsted and our practice is guided by the Department of Children, Schools and Families through the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Linda Wheeler

Director

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Linda Wheeler - Director

Linda is a thinker, very practical and hands on. She has raised 8 children and fostered many over 5 years. Her love for children clearly shows even the tiniest of them. She takes immense pleasure in watching kids grow. Linda is a paediatric first aider and holds her level 2 in food and hygiene.

“I always treated the children as if they were my own.” - Linda Wheeler.

Little Nippers Day Nursery

Whilst Linda had the idea of the nursery, she wanted to provide a stimulating environment for children to move forward. They should have fun and an exciting time here at Little Nippers.

She insists that the team of staff have a natural desire to enhance every child’s natural development. Whilst they have qualifications, they MUST also clearly show enthusiasm and have a positive outlook towards childcare. They must be eager to work and promote what is best for the children; hereby forming the ethos of Little Nippers Day Nursery

Linda hopes that Little Nippers will be a home from home for the children. A place for them to have fun and grow organically rather than the focus be on an educational check box.

She concluded with, “I want the parents to feel that we are providing a great service for themselves and their children”.

Bonnie Markham

Manager

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Bonnie Markham - Manager

I began working in early years in 1990 and joined Little Nippers as Manager in April 2019.  I am also the setting based Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).

Her Commitment

Bonnie is committed to providing high quality childcare and standards across the nursery. She listens, understands and aims to bring out the best in the staff members.

Rosie-Mai Wheeler

Director

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Rosie-Mai Wheeler - Director

Rosie gained her experiences and qualifications in Childcare Education before venturing out to start her first business of a Ball Park called ‘Just Play’. Just to name a few, she has a level 3 in Childcare Education, a Safeguard Level 2, a food and Hygiene Level 2 and she is also a Paediatric First Aider.

Just Play

Rosie is often described as a “big toddler”. She is very loving and caring; always putting others first. She grew up caring for her foster siblings and came to enjoy working and looking after them. She noticed that she had a natural talent to communicate with them as well as other children. This prompted her to open ‘Just Play’, a place where children can play, grow socialise and communicate with each other.

Seeing the success of ‘Just Play’, Rosie opened her business to Cell Groups for Foster Carers. This was a huge community initiative, where foster carers could share and learn from other experiences. It was during this period that Linda Wheeler saw a demand for childcare of 0- 5 year olds and thought to open Little Nippers Day Nursery. Hence the mother and daughter venture began.

Cassie Jones

Deputy Manager

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Cassie Jones - Deputy Manager

I began working in early years in 2011 and joined Little Nippers as Room Leader in September 2017.   I was promoted to Deputy Manager in 2020.   I am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead. I work with the 2-year olds in the Toddler Room. 

What makes us special?

Our days at nursery are fun and structured with activities focusing on all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our friendly staff will nurture and support your child with their growth and development, and work in partnership with you to meet your child's individual needs.

At Little Nippers we use Tapestry which is a safe, easy to use online journal allowing our staff and parents to record, track and celebrate children's progress. Parents can log on and see what their child is learning during the day. Parents can share their child's activities with us whilst they are away from nursery and add photos and videos to their journal.

Home-cooked healthy and nutritious food

Professional, caring and highly qualified staff

Rated 5* for Food & Hygiene inspection in 2017 & 2019

Ongoing training and development for staff

Individual care and attention in a high quality setting

Nikki

Level 3

Leah

Level 3

Elisha

Level 3

Stacey

Level 3

Becky

Level 3

Liz

Apprentice

Come and see us in person

We would love to meet you and your child and take you on a tour of Little Nippers Day Nursery. Our experienced staff will be delighted to answer any questions you have. Call us to make a booking at a convenient time for you.

What our parents say...

Don't take it just from us, read the reviews from the parents who describe happy children, caring staff, and a safe environment.

Jenna & James

Parent of Little Nippers Day Nursery

Finding a nursery with good qualities was difficult but in the end Little Nippers day Nursery was good at heart. The staff are very approachable and easy to talk too. We feel that we have had a special bond with them from when our son first attended this establishment

Jodie

Parent of Little Nippers Day Nursery

When looking for a nursery for my daughter it was hard as I am an overprotective mother. When I first looked at Little Nippers I was very impressed with the qualities of the nursery and how lovely and approachable the staff were. Ever since my daughter started at the nursery she has become more independent and more vocal. She loves the nursery and I am very happy with the progress that she is making.

Sarah

Parent of Little Nippers Day Nursery

What can I say?!   Little Nippers are absolutely fantastic!!!!   Finding the right nursery is the scariest thing in the world.   I found it difficult to find the right place to look after the most precious things in the world to me.   The girls at Little Nippers have been very instrumental in giving me peace of mind so I can return back to work.   The boys love going to nursery and I can't thank them enough for making the transition so smooth and painless!   Thank you girls for everything you do, I honestly couldn't do it without you.

Call us on 0121 373 0255 or email info@littlenippers.club

Our policies

At Little Nippers, we are committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all of the children in our care. We follow the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, which states that every child has the right to grow up safe, healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and with economic well-being. We have implemented many policies and procedures in place to protect the children.

Click on any of our policies to view a summary of it's details.

Policy: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Little Nippers our aim is to meet the statutory requirements of the Code of Practice 2001 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.

In order to achieve this we will:

  • Work in partnership with parents/carers to give support and help to obtain appropriate advice from outside agencies if required.
  • Work with outside agencies such as, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Health Visitors, area SENCOs etc.

Policy: Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a statutory framework put together by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, for the early education and care of children aged birth to five years and it forms part of the Childcare Act 2006. The delivery of the EYFS is governed, regulated and inspected by OFSTED.

The EYFS is based upon four themes that support the development, learning and care of young children:

  • A Unique Child – every child a competent learner from birth.
  • Positive Relationships – children can learn to be strong and independent.
  • Enabling Environments – the environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s learning and development.
  • Learning and Development – children develop in different ways and at different times and all areas of learning and development are important.

Policy: Health and Safety

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 impose certain obligations on an employer not only to take all such actions as are reasonable to safeguard health and safety of their employees but also to show they are doing so, by producing adequate policies and procedures.

We fully accept our responsibilities and ensure that the nursery provides a clean, well maintained, safe environment.

Health and safety checks are carried out on a daily basis both indoors and outdoors. Regular cleaning routines are in place for toys and equipment and all doors are kept securely shut at all times.

Policy: Medication

It is the policy of Little Nippers that all medicines will only be administered to a child by staff if the medication is prescribed to them by their GP, a doctor, dentist or the hospital. The ONLY non-prescribed medicine that we will administer is fever/pain relief, for example, calpol. This is to prevent the possibility of febrile convulsions or fitting brought on by a raised temperature and to minimise the child’s distress.

Policy: Allergy

Allergies can affect children at any time in their life, to respond to this we put in to practice many procedures to ensure we protect babies and children. We work in partnership with parents/carers to ensure we respond to the children’s specific allergies i.e. nut and egg allergies

The Key person will make themselves fully aware of their child’s specific needs and ensure that they food ingredients do not contain any item to which the child could be allergic.

Policy: CCTV

Little Nippers has a CCTV operating system on premises. The objectives are to protect nursery buildings and its assets, personal safety of staff, visitors and children.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Early Years Foundation Stage Policy

Health and Safety Policy

Medication Policy

Allergy Policy

CCTV Policy

Safeguarding Policy

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