# The Little Learners Nursery

The Little Learners Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Leonards And St. Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2PH, in St Leonards, Dorset. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-nursery-2532842  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Leonards And St. Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2PH
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07541 766152
- Website: http://www.thelittlelearnersnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2532842

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 November 2021, 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/16/2532842

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2532842). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532842)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532842)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532842)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Leonards And St. Ives Village Hall, Braeside Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.832831,-1.841011

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Play Park, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sheiling School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ringwood Waldorf School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Oakhurst Community First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| West Moors Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-montessori-nursery-2646034) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-avon-heath-ey449312) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rock A Tots UK Limited Westmoors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-limited-westmoors-2630235) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Little Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-2726043) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-at-the-old-cottage-2785746) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Hopscotch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-preschool-ey481518) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Learners Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Learners Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Learners Nursery take?

The Little Learners Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Little Learners Nursery?

You can call 07541 766152 and visit www.thelittlelearnersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2532842)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Learners+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJD6eBvOyXc0gRm0LvCteA1sc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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