Business Details
3 Years
experience
Expert Childcare Services in North Shields
At Little Learners (NE), we are dedicated to creating a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children, parents, and staff. Our mission is to nurture each child's individual potential through collaborative partnerships with families, ensuring every child feels happy and supported. With two purpose-built nurseries in North Shields, we combine experienced leadership with fully qualified staff who undergo rigorous recruitment and ongoing training to maintain the highest standards of care. Our team's expertise, developed through years of working in early years education, ensures we remain at the forefront of childcare practices.Recognised as one of the North East's best places to work, our staff's enthusiasm and commitment create a joyful atmosphere where children thrive. We prioritise safeguarding through enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks while maintaining a robust induction process to keep our team updated with current methodologies. Our facilities offer flexible full-day and half-day sessions, including government-funded places, to accommodate diverse family needs.
Services
Childcare
Early Years Education
Government-Funded Places
Qualified Staff
Safe Environment
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- Experienced nursery manager with supporting directors holding decades of early years expertise
- All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and continuous professional development training
- Flexible full-day and half-day sessions available with government-funded place options
- Recognised as one of the North East's top childcare employers for staff satisfaction
- Purpose-built facilities at St Cuthbert's Primary School and Barnstaple Road locations
Associations and certifications
- Disclosure and Barring Service
Services
Childcare
Our nurseries provide full-day and half-day childcare sessions from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Qualified staff deliver age-appropriate activities that promote developmental milestones through structured play and learning experiences. Each child receives individual attention within our secure, stimulating environments.
Early Years Education
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to support children's learning and development. Our curriculum focuses on key areas including communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth through engaging, play-based activities tailored to each child's needs.
Government-Funded Places
Eligible families can access government-funded childcare places for children aged 2-5 years. Our team assists with funding applications and explains entitlement options during the registration process, making quality early years education more accessible to local families.
Qualified Staff
All staff hold relevant childcare qualifications and undergo enhanced DBS checks. Our recruitment process ensures only experienced professionals join our team, who then receive ongoing training to maintain current knowledge of best practices and safeguarding procedures.
Safe Environment
Our purpose-built nurseries feature secure access systems and designated play areas that meet all safety regulations. Regular risk assessments and strict visitor protocols ensure children remain protected at all times within our carefully maintained facilities.
Questions
What childcare sessions do you offer?
We provide full-day sessions from 7:30am to 5:30pm and half-day options either 7:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-5:30pm at both nursery locations.
Do you accept government-funded childcare places?
Yes, we offer government-funded places for eligible children aged 2-5 years at both our North Shields nursery locations.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All our childcare professionals hold relevant qualifications and undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks before joining our team.
How do you ensure nursery safety?
We maintain secure environments with controlled access systems, regular risk assessments, and strict visitor protocols to safeguard all children in our care.
Can I visit the nursery before enrolling?
Prospective parents are welcome to arrange a visit to explore our facilities and meet the team before registering their child.
How do you support child development?
Our staff create individual learning plans aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on each child's unique developmental needs through play-based activities.
