# Little Swans

Little Swans is a sessional pre-school at Swans Nest, Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4NP, in Swanton Morley, Norfolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-swans-ey293252  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Swans Nest, Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4NP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01362 638103
- Website: https://littleswansnorfolk.wixsite.com/little-swans
- Ofsted URN: EY293252

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293252

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2004 (Reference EY293252). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293252)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293252)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293252)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Swans Nest, Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.711136,0.982063

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton Morley VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noahs Ark Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey220790) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Natures Nook Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-nook-day-nursery-2875958) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kings Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kings-park-pre-school-257907) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Beetley And District Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beetley-and-district-preschool-2526241) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [East Dereham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-dereham-day-nursery-ey403721) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Footsteps of Dereham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-ey440629) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Swans's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Swans Good at its inspection on 17 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Swans take?

Little Swans is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Swans?

You can call 01362 638103 and visit littleswansnorfolk.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293252)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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