Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Shipley
Established in 2009, Little Hearts Nursery has built a reputation for exceptional childcare and education, achieving Ofsted Outstanding ratings across all settings. Our approach prioritises child-led learning through play, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to foster holistic development. With dedicated staff maintaining high adult-to-child ratios (1:3 in baby rooms, 1:5 in toddler rooms, and 1:8 in preschool rooms), we ensure individualised attention and a secure environment.Our curriculum integrates diverse educational theories, promoting curiosity and meaningful connections. Nutritious meals are prepared daily to support children's growth, while our ParentZone app keeps families engaged in their child's progress. We maintain open communication with parents, sharing routines to create consistency between home and nursery. Our commitment to quality has been recognised through multiple Ofsted inspections, reflecting our dedication to nurturing confident, happy children.
Services
Childcare
Early Education
Outdoor Play
Funded Childcare
Parent Communication
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We maintain high adult-to-child ratios for personalised attention
- Our curriculum follows the nationally recognised EYFS framework
- All settings have achieved Ofsted Outstanding ratings
- Daily fresh, nutritious meals support children's development
- ParentZone app provides real-time updates on child's progress
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Outstanding care
Dedicated staff
Nutritious meals
Engaging curriculum
Parent communication
Services
Childcare
Our childcare services provide a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 0-5. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, we offer structured play-based learning with high staff ratios (1:3 for babies, 1:5 for toddlers, 1:8 for preschoolers). All staff are fully qualified and trained to support individual development needs.
Early Education
We deliver comprehensive early education aligned with national standards. Our curriculum focuses on the 7 Areas of Learning and Development, incorporating play-based activities that promote cognitive, social, and physical growth. Regular assessments track progress towards Early Learning Goals, ensuring children develop essential skills for primary school readiness through engaging, child-led experiences.
Outdoor Play
Our outdoor play areas feature stimulating environments for physical development and exploration. Designed to encourage active learning through nature, these spaces support motor skills, creativity, and social interaction. Daily outdoor sessions follow research-backed practices showing natural environments enhance children's health, wellbeing, and sensory development across all age groups.
Funded Childcare
We offer government-funded childcare places for eligible families. This includes 15 and 30-hour weekly options for 2-5 year olds, accepted alongside various childcare vouchers. Our team assists parents with funding applications and explains eligibility criteria, making quality early years education more accessible while maintaining our high care standards.
Parent Communication
Our ParentZone app provides real-time communication between nursery and home. Parents receive daily updates on their child's activities, meals, and developmental milestones. This digital platform facilitates instant messaging with staff, shares photos of learning moments, and provides access to assessment records, ensuring families remain connected to their child's progress throughout the day.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old across our settings.
Are your staff qualified in childcare?
All our staff are fully trained and hold relevant childcare qualifications.
How do you handle child assessments?
We conduct regular assessments aligned with the EYFS framework to track development.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we accept government-funded childcare vouchers and offer eligible places.
How do you communicate with parents?
Our ParentZone app provides daily updates and progress reports for each child.
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Reviews (3)
Susan Hall
Dec 30, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
excellent childcare my child has devolped a great amount since attending Little hearts. The nursery is the best in the area !
excellent childcare my child has devolped a great amount since attending Little hearts. The nursery is the best in the area !
Michelle Geddes
Sep 13, 2018
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Excellent nursery, staff are helpful and kind. Management are fantastic, every request we had was always dealt with immediately and professionally. New parents so I guess we ask a lot of questions. We love the fact that we are greeted with such respect and kindness when ever we visit the nursery and are involved in activities with our baby then recording it on their books. The nursery is always clean, and the staff are always willing to help. During the snow I personally saw the owners clearing the snow at 7:30am, to allow the parents and children to enter safely. Its these little things that
Eco Energy
Aug 18, 2018
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By far the best nursery in Bradford, all the staff are attentive and caring towards the children. I could leave my children at this nursery with total peace of mind. The owners take great pride in the business and love what they do, they only hire the best staff for the job and make sure the children do not go with out and might I add great facilities in a beautiful surrounding in both locations. I would give more stars but 5 is the maximum
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