# Little Learners Childcare

Little Learners Childcare is a full-day nursery at Sunnyside House, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BE, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 105 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Learners Childcare LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-ey488578  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sunnyside House, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BE
- Registered places: 105
- Phone: 01604 604991
- Website: http://www.little-learners-childcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Learners Childcare LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-learners-childcare-llp)
- Ofsted URN: EY488578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY488578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488578)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488578)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488578)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2004148)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sunnyside House, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.237196,-0.882366

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Becket's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Beckets Park Play Area, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| New Horizons Academy |  | 4–16 | Inadequate (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Abington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nene Valley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nene-valley-day-nursery-219904) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [KidsStop](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsstop-ey481252) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Parade Day Nursery ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-parade-day-nursery-ltd-ey403458) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2638081) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Footsteps Daycare 2018 Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-daycare-2018-ltd-ey561083) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [ABC123](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc123-ey318077) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Learners Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Learners Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 27 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Learners Childcare take?

Little Learners Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Learners Childcare?

Little Learners Childcare is run by Little Learners Childcare LLP, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Learners Childcare?

Northampton is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Learners Childcare?

You can call 01604 604991 and visit www.little-learners-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488578)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Learners+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJtQBiGNEOd0gRTNPuDQ8yc5A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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