Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Early Education in Shrewsbury
Little Pixies Nursery was founded in 2011 with a clear vision to create a nurturing environment where children and families thrive. Our approach centers on building strong partnerships with parents, ensuring every family feels integral to our community. With a team of experienced practitioners, we provide a stimulating educational experience tailored to each child's unique needs. Our OFSTED-registered nursery combines structured learning with child-led exploration, emphasizing emotional wellbeing and confidence-building.We maintain a strong focus on outdoor education through our dedicated Forest School site, fostering a deep connection with nature. Our Platinum Healthy Eating award reflects our commitment to nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared daily. With over a decade of operational history, we combine professional expertise with personal parenting experience to create a secure, aspirational framework for early childhood development.
Services
Early Years Education
Forest School Sessions
Nutritious Meal Plans
Parent Partnership Program
Outdoor Play Activities
Special Educational Needs Support
Forest School Leadership
Healthy Eating Awards
Childcare Funding Advice
Settling-in Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized parent partnership programs from initial consultations
- Our Forest School sessions develop confidence through outdoor learning
- We provide home-cooked meals with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients
- Our team includes Level 3 Forest School Leaders and SENCO specialists
- We maintain a 1:6 staff-to-child ratio in baby rooms for focused care
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
- Shropshire Council
What people say
Children the centre of all things
Safe and secure environment
Loved as part of the family
Nurturing approach with nature
Balanced healthy meals
Services
Early Years Education
Our structured curriculum follows EYFS guidelines while emphasizing individual learning journeys. Qualified practitioners deliver age-appropriate activities that develop communication, physical skills, and emotional intelligence. Daily routines incorporate storytelling, creative play, and sensory experiences to stimulate cognitive development.
Forest School Sessions
Weekly woodland sessions led by Level 3 Forest School practitioners promote risk assessment and independent learning. Children engage with nature through construction, exploration, and seasonal activities that build confidence and environmental awareness in a safe outdoor setting.
Nutritious Meal Plans
Daily prepared meals use locally-sourced ingredients with two meat-free days weekly. Our Platinum Healthy Eating award recognizes balanced nutrition that includes traditional favorites and adventurous new flavors while accommodating dietary requirements.
Parent Partnership Program
We establish personalized communication channels from initial visits through regular updates. Parents receive detailed insights about their child's progress and participate in creating individualized care plans that extend family values into our nursery environment.
Special Educational Needs Support
Our SENCO-qualified staff implement tailored support plans with regular progress monitoring. We collaborate with external professionals to create inclusive learning environments that address individual developmental requirements while maintaining integration with peer group activities.
People
Sarah
Owner & Safeguarding Lead
With business qualifications and 12 years corporate experience, Sarah combines financial expertise with Level 3 Early Years Educator training. She established Little Pixies in 2011, drawing on personal parenting experience to create nurturing childcare solutions.
Heidi
Nursery Manager & SENCO
Qualified with NNEB since 1996, Heidi brings two decades childcare experience. As Curriculum Lead, she maintains educational standards while managing special educational needs provision. Her continuous professional development ensures compliance with evolving childcare legislation.
Jade
Forest School Leader
A Level 3 Forest School Practitioner with expertise in outdoor education. Jade delivers risk-assessed woodland sessions that develop children's confidence through nature-based learning experiences while maintaining safety standards.
Bethany
Baby Room Specialist
With 11 years Early Years experience, Bethany leads our Fawns room for infants. Her Level 5 Leadership qualification supports evidence-based care practices that create secure attachments between babies and key workers during critical developmental stages.
Alex
Senior Practitioner
Since 2016, Alex has built strong parent partnerships while implementing positive behavior strategies. Her Level 3 childcare qualification supports relationship-based learning approaches that extend children's developmental opportunities through quality play experiences.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 12 weeks old up to school age, with dedicated rooms for different developmental stages.
Are meals included in the fees?
Yes, all meals, snacks, and milk are included in our fees with alternative milks available when required.
How do you support children's learning?
We combine EYFS curriculum with Forest School outdoor learning and child-led play experiences tailored to individual needs.
Can I visit before enrolling?
We offer free settling-in sessions to help families familiarize with our nursery environment and team.
Do you have OFSTED registration?
Yes, we are OFSTED-registered with number 2604240 and maintain high standards in all our childcare practices.
How do you handle special dietary needs?
Our nursery cooks accommodate dietary requirements while maintaining balanced nutrition in our seasonal meal plans.
