Business Details
Trusted Childcare Services in Burton on Trent
Little Monsters Day Nursery is an independent, family-oriented nursery dedicated to delivering individual care for all children in a professional yet informal, home-from-home environment. We prioritise nurturing and caring surroundings where children can flourish and achieve their full potential through structured play and learning. Our team works closely with parents to mirror home routines, particularly around meal and sleep times, ensuring a seamless transition for babies and young children. We offer a well-structured curriculum that exposes children to new experiences, using natural resources to inspire curiosity and broaden horizons. Our four dedicated play areas cater to different developmental stages, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and physical activity.We maintain strong partnerships with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children starting school. Our staff are qualified, experienced, and committed to ongoing professional development, providing a stable and supportive environment for children and families. We actively encourage three-way communication between practitioners, parents, and children, fostering trust and collaboration. Our facilities include secure outdoor spaces, sensory-rich indoor environments, and a forest school area for nature-inspired activities. We are proud of our Ofsted 'Good' rating with areas of 'Outstanding', reflecting our commitment to quality childcare and education.
Services
Baby Room
Toddler Room
Out of School Club
Forest School
Pre School
Childcare Funding
Flexible Settling In
Parent Partnerships
Nutritious Meals
Forest School Activities
Highlights and features
- We offer a home-from-home environment with individualised care for each child
- Our experienced team holds NVQ3 qualifications and participates in ongoing training
- We maintain strong partnerships with local primary schools for smooth transitions
- Our Ofsted 'Good' rating reflects our commitment to quality childcare standards
- We provide secure outdoor spaces and nature-inspired forest school activities
What people say
Excellent childcare
Leaves with a smile
Great transition into school
Flexible support
Blossomed under care
Services
Baby Room
Our Baby Room provides a sensory-rich environment for children from birth to 15-18 months. The space focuses on physical development, early speech, and secure attachment through one-to-one care with dedicated practitioners. We mirror home routines for feeding and sleeping to ensure continuity of care.
Forest School
Forest School activities encourage nature exploration for Toddlers, Tweenies, and Pre School children. The programme develops physical skills, environmental awareness, and imaginative play through structured outdoor experiences in our purpose-built forest school area and local surroundings.
Out of School Club
Our Out of School Club offers drop-off and collection services for The Mosley Academy in Anslow, plus holiday club places for children from any school. The service provides structured activities and homework support while maintaining flexible childcare solutions for working families.
Pre School
The Pre School room prepares children aged 3-5 for formal education through literacy, phonics, and maths activities. We focus on collaborative play, child-led learning, and school transition support while maintaining continuity with home routines and parental involvement.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain three-way communication between staff, parents, and children through daily updates, formal consultations, and open-door policies. Our approach includes sharing developmental progress, addressing concerns promptly, and involving parents in curriculum planning to ensure holistic child development.
Questions
What age range does Little Monsters Day Nursery cater for?
We provide childcare for children from birth up to school age, with dedicated rooms for different developmental stages.
How does the nursery support school readiness?
We prepare children through structured learning activities, partnerships with local schools, and focus on independence and social skills development.
What outdoor facilities are available?
Our nursery features multiple secure outdoor areas including a main garden, toddler garden, courtyard, and forest school space for year-round play.
Is there flexible childcare available?
Yes, we offer flexible settling-in periods, extra days at short notice, and out-of-school club services for working families.
How are parents involved in their child's development?
We maintain daily communication, formal consultations twice yearly, and share progress updates to ensure collaborative childcare approaches.
What qualifications do staff hold?
Our team includes NVQ3-qualified practitioners, with several holding Foundation Degrees and all staff trained in paediatric first aid and safeguarding.
Reviews (2)
Ammara Masood
Sep 03, 2018
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Very nice environment for children. My children always loved to go there. Friendly staff. As children will be going to their school now, A big ***Thanks*** to all the staff memebers of Little Monster Day Nursery” from us.
Jaycee Hughes
Aug 28, 2014
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Thank you all so much for caring for Edward over the past 3 years he is going to miss each and every one of you! you have helped contribute to his loving caring nature and helped him become ready for school. Thanks again girls!!! x
