As well as having their own children, Linda trained as an NNEB in 1992 and has worked in the childcare sector since then. Claire qualified as a primary school teacher in 1995 and worked as a teacher from year 6 to year 1 for over 16 years and as an assistant head teacher for 5 of those years.
Their first nursery was acquired over 18 years ago and since then they have carefully developed the business, ensuring that every element retains a personal, family feel. As parents to 4 and 3 children respectively, they fully understand the importance of high quality care alongside a dynamic and exciting learning environment.
“Through the dedication and hard work of our fantastic team, our Little Pips nurseries offer our children the perfect balance of ensuring that they develop into wonderfully creative, inquiring and confident little learners full of fun and ready to explore!
At Little Pips Nursery we believe that full children are happy children! Our dedicated cook prepares all snacks and meals from fresh and we work very hard to ensure our menu provides healthy, balanced meals for all of our children.
The children have a healthy morning snack, a two-course lunch, an afternoon snack and milk and a two-course tea (if staying on after 4pm). All meals and snacks are complimented with water or milk.
Our cook is a talented baker, always ensuring a healthy approach is taken to treats such as cakes. The children also take part in baking a snack once a week which they thoroughly love!
Allergies and medical dietary requirements can be catered for as well as vegetarian options.
Allergies and medical dietary requirements must be endorsed by a medical professional.
Please discuss with the nursery.
See Allergy Policy
Little Pips Nursery invests in people, offering opportunities, progression and personal development.
We believe in growing our team organically using people’s strengths and talents to build a diverse and united staff.
We have supported apprenticeships for over 12 years and many of our key leaders started their careers with us as apprentices, working their way through the tiers and learning the highest standards in childcare.
Through high quality training and support.
Through roles and promotion.
Through non-contact time and appraisals.
Through team-work, support and daily wellbeing time.
Through good wages, support and success.
We would be delighted to show you around one of our nurseries. Please complete and submit the enquiry form and we will contact you to arrange a date and time.
This very much depends on the age of your child, how many days you would like and when you would like to start with us. Please complete and submit the enquiry form and we will contact you with more information.
All food and drink is provided at Little Pips Nursery but please bring the following:
A registration fee of £75 is payable* to secure a place once availability is confirmed by the nursery. Please could we ask that this fee is paid via internet bank using the details below:
HSBC
Sort code: 401753
Account Number: 51549839
Reference: Child’s name
Once we have received the booking form and fee we will send out a letter confirming your child’s place at our nursery. At this point you will be invited to complete full details for your child on our management system.
*unless funded only (limited places – please contact the office for further details about these options). Additional siblings will not be charged the registration fee.
An invoice will be generated from the start date through to the 31st of August the following year (Please note, we do not charge fees for bank holidays or Christmas Eve (closure day)). This total amount is then divided between the number of relevant months to produce a consistent monthly amount to be paid. At the top of your invoice, you will see a box which lets you know how much needs to be paid each month. You will need to set this up as a standing order with your bank so that the fees are received by the nursery within the first 3 days of each month.
Yes, we accept both of those at Little Pips Nursery. Please set up the relevant payment so that they are paid to Little Pips Nursery on the 1st of each month.
Please note, there can be a delay of up to 7 days before funds from voucher companies and the tax free scheme are released from an account to the nursery. Please set up the release date prior to the 1st of each month so that fees are paid to the nursery on the 1st of each month.
Yes, we will always try and accommodate adhoc sessions or extensions to hours where we can, although this cannot be guaranteed. If an extra session or extra time is available, it will be booked by the nursery and you will receive a separate invoice for the extra payment.
Yes, we understand that circumstances can change which might mean a change in days or times. We will always try and accommodate changes where we can. Please note, for a reduction in hours or days, a month’s notice is required.
