Little Tinkers Day Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Accrington for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Open since 2017, with 42 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Lancashire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Lancashire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
BB5 5ATWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 29 January 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children enter this nursery with excitement and happily go into their rooms, having been greeted by welcoming and friendly staff. They place their coats on pegs and put their bags away, showing that they are aware of routines and expectations.
Staff have developed an ambitious curriculum and carefully consider how they can support children to develop in all areas of learning. The environment is full of interesting resources which engage children in play. For example, a table about dinosaurs includes resources to encourage children to count, compare size and measure. Staff carefully consider how they can enhance the curriculum and offer activities that children may not otherwise experience. For example, children access a designated woodworking area, where they learn to stay safe using a variety of real tools. Children are immersed in play and learning and make good progress.
Staff are good role models and help to promote positive behaviour. They praise children, offer encouragement and explore emotions and feelings through stories and discussion. They provide gentle reminders to children. For example, staff in the toddler room remind children how to use their cutlery correctly at lunchtime as they serve themselves. Children listen carefully to staff and are aware of expectations. Staff are quick to respond to children's needs and promote children's safety and happiness. For example, staff are quick to support children if they become a little upset, offering a cuddle and reassuring words.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- enhance the organisation of group activities to ensure that all children are fully engaged and benefit from the learning experience.
- 29 January 2024Good
- 22 February 2018Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Tinkers Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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