We are a family-run day nursery where children are known, loved and gently stretched — from first steps and first words all the way to starting school. Rated Good by Ofsted in every area, June 2024.
Open 7am–6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round · Funded places from 9 months
We are not a chain. Little Learners has been run by the same family since 2009, and that shows in the way your child is cared for every single day.
Every child has their own key person — the same friendly face who settles them in, learns their likes and worries, and keeps you in the loop.
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, but to your child it simply looks like painting, singing, digging and stories.
Open 7am to 6pm every weekday, all year round. Full days, half days or flexible hours — and we will happily work around shift patterns.
15 and 30 funded hours, Tax-Free Childcare, stretched funding across the year — we will work out exactly what you are owed and help you claim it.
“Children thrive at this friendly and inclusive nursery.”
Inspectors rated us Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes,
personal development, and leadership and management.
Read our full Ofsted report →
Children move up when they are ready — never just because of a birthday — with plenty of visits first.
A small, calm room where sleep and feeding follow your routine, not ours.
The year of "me do it" — we give them safe space to try, wobble and try again.
Confident, curious children who walk into reception ready to learn.
Working parents can now get 30 funded hours a week from nine months old. Our calculator tells you exactly what your child is entitled to, when it starts, and what a week with us would really cost — in about thirty seconds.
Young children settle when they know what comes next. Our day has a steady shape — and inside it, lots of room for children to follow what fascinates them.
A calm, cuddly start with breakfast and quiet play while everyone arrives.
Songs, the weather, who is here today, and what we are going to explore.
Adult-led activities alongside free play, and time outside whatever the weather.
A freshly cooked meal at the table together — older children serve themselves.
Naps for those who need them; stories and calm activities for those who do not.
Afternoon adventures, then a proper handover so you know how the day went.
We are in the former St Joseph's church building on Santingley Lane, with our own secure outdoor play area. Families travel to us from Crofton, Walton, Sharlston, Ryhill, Notton and across Wakefield.
| Monday to Friday | 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
| School holidays | Open as normal |
| Bank holidays | Closed |
We are open all year round, so there is no scramble for cover in August.
The best way to choose a nursery is to stand in it. Pop in for a look round, meet the team and see how the children are with us. Bring your little one along.