Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs

1 Spooner Close, Celtic Springs Business Park, Newport NP10 8FZ
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9.9 88 Reviews
  • Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs, Newport
Little Trees Celtic Springs is a modern, purpose-built nursery with plenty of indoor and outdoor space designed for playing, learning, eating, relaxing and sleeping.

At Little Trees Celtic Springs, they believe in the development of the whole child and recognise that each child is unique. Children are encouraged to develop and learn at their own pace, helping to foster happy, confident children.

The nursery curriculum provides the children with quality learning experiences, relevant to the child and rooted in play. They follow the curriculum of the Early Years Foundation Stage from the age of three. This provides promotes the 'early learning goals' identified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Children are taught and spoken to in English. Welsh words and phrases are also used throughout the nursery.

Little Trees Celtic Springs has the highest standards and in May 2016 was given the Welsh Government Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Award for its nutritious meals and for its teachings on a healthy diet and the importance of physical activity.

Care Provided by Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Jessica Tate (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 44
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1086829
  • Total Places for Children
  • 115
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs

  • Sessions from £38.00
    For further information please refer to our fee structure that can be found on our website.


  • We offer various sessions with options of early start from 7.30am (if available) along with full days. Please refer to our website for up to date fee information including registration, food and funding.
    We offer a sibling Discount, please refer to our website for further details.


Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs Reviews (88)

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9.9

Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs has 88 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys love going to Little Trees. The girls are amazing with them and they have learned so much. They complete activities daily and we’re always up to date with progress and how their days are going. Couldn’t be happier. Will be sad when the eldest leaves for primary school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be any happier with the care that our son receives at Little Trees Celtic Springs.
The girls in the room look after him so well and he happily goes to them every morning - no fuss or tears. We get regular updates about the activities he has been doing and how he is progressing, as well
as lots of photos. He had a dairy intolerance and is catered to really well.
The nursery is so open and transparent that we have total confidence in them.
Highly recommended for anyone looking.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have had an excellent experience with the nursery and all of the staff my daughter interacts with and more. Every member of staff has been fantastic and so friendly and polite. My daughter loves coming to nursery each day that she's in and can't wait for the next time she's there. She had learnt so
much and come on a long way! She loves all the staff in her room and is never happy to leave without giving them a cuddle! Really can't thank the staff enough for making her nursery experience as amazing as it has been! Plus all the management staff have been great at helping me when I have needed it and always do so with a smile on their face! Nothing has ever been too much trouble! Thank you so much!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not fault this nursery. They always go above and beyond. All staff are welcoming and friendly. Everyone is so polite and can't do enough for you and your child. We have been attending this nursery now for 5 years as both my children attended. The camera's are a godsend however I rarely feel I
need to check in as I know my little boy is safe and enjoying himself. It is nice to log in and see him playing or learning with his friends though.


I 1000% recommend this nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Little Trees for over a year and absolutely loves it there. He settled in so well from the day he started and the staff have always been so lovely, making the whole experience so much easier for both myself and my son.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Trees Nursery is a warm, welcoming team of hardworking people who go above and beyond every day for the children to ensure they’re receiving the best quality of care as well as having lots of fun.
The nursery is full of happy smiles, and approachable, friendly staff that have always made me
feel at complete ease when dropping my children off each morning.
I have 2 children- both of whom have attended this nursery.
My eldest child has additional learning needs and a diagnosis of ASD and the staff went above and beyond to make sure that the right support was put in place so he could access everything the nursery had to offer.
My second child has recently joined the nursery and It was lovely to see the same staff from
Years previous.
I cannot recommend this nursery more highly and I am very grateful for everything they have done for my family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child's time at nursery was phenomenal! He started going for 6 months and didn't leave until he started school. The care he got from the staff was second to none and I always felt safe leaving him there. It gave him the kick start he needed and it gave me the confidence that I could leave him in
safe hands. Communication was always there and I knew what he'd eaten, what he'd been up to and whether he'd had a nap! He's a happy well-rounded boy because of the care he was given and the diversity he was exposed to. thank you Little Trees!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery ever.
All the staff is friendly caring and professional.My son had a lovely time there.
The management is brilliant as well,they always there for you if you need anything to help with.
We will miss all of you.
I recommend this nursery for everyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended Little Trees from the age of 11 months to 4 years. Little Trees is a fantastic nursery. Our daughter was nurtured in every room she was in throughout her time at nursery. All her carers throughout her time in nursery were amazing. They were kind, supportive, caring and nurturing.
The management have always been fantastic, again supportive to our daughter and us as parents. We can't thank all the staff at Little Trees enough for everything over the years. We cannot recommend Little Trees enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the way my little girl is looked after. All the staff are amazing and you can genuinely see how much they really care about her. My daughter is always so happy to be there. They send me regular updates about her throughout the day. They really are amazing with her. My daughter has difficulties
with swallowing and they are fantastic. They go above and beyond with her. I have complete peace of mind while I am working knowing she is so well looked after!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Hello all, just a heads up from one mum to another. We recently had to take our child out of Little Trees Celtic Springs as a dad physically threatened us and tried to start a fight on the nursery stairs of all places (in front of my child). Because there are no cameras the nursery hasn't done anything
despite this being a clear safeguarding concern. The nursery itself is great just be wary that they aren't good at tackling aggressive parents.
Please note the manager is great, my low score is for her Manager and the senior leadership of Little Trees.

Reply from Jessica Tate, Nursery Manager at Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs

We are very sorry that you have decided to take your child out of our Nursery. All such incidents that arise are taken extremely seriously and this situation was thoroughly investigated, assessed and discussed with both parties. Please note that our nursery cameras are in place for parents to see their children in the base room and we do not use cameras in areas where children are not based. We do have a formal Complaints Procedure if you would like to use this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been going to Little Trees Celtic Springs since she was 9 months old and absolutely loves it there and so do we. She has her quirks and challenges but the girls in every room she's been in have been incredible with her. The fun and friendly atmosphere they create in there from the
second you walk through the doors is lovely and the way they interact with the children and care for them is so nice to see - even giving them cuddles throughout the day.


We don't have family/relatives close by so the girls really are an extension of our family and are a massive support to us as parents which we are so thankful for. I honestly don't know how they do what they do so well when they have so much to do during the day and I don't think they realise how important their jobs are to us as parents which makes them even more special in our eyes.
We're so glad to have found Little Trees Celtic Springs and would just like to say a huge thank you to you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Food for afternoon sessions is terrible, cheese and crackers, a wrap. These children need proper meals as after 6pm to have a proper meal is not really ideal for either the children or the parents. The food is really poor for the price you charge for a basic snack!

Reply from Jessica Tate, Nursery Manager at Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs

We take all feedback very seriously. I am sorry you feel this way. We strive to provide an outstanding quality of care and improve our service user's experience wherever possible, and we feel this is reflected in the feedback and reviews we typically receive. Tea options are smaller meals as the children's main meal is at lunchtime. This is a "High Tea" meal in the afternoon that we offer so it is always a smaller meal than lunch. Our menus have been approved by a dietician and are compliant with Welsh Government Food & Nutrition for childcare settings. Many Thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery are so great with my little girl. She absolutely loves going in, runs over to the breakfast table every morning and even on collection she wants to show me all the toys she's been playing with. We get a really detailed overview of what they have been doing through the day upon pick up and
often get updates on the app with photos which are so lush to see! It's so so reassuring knowing while I'm working, my daughter is in safe hands and the girls that look after her genuinely care about her wellbeing and development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t ask for more caring and kind workers to look after my son. He struggles with drop off and everyone there goes above and beyond to settle him in quickly. They always do a variety of lovely activities, sending my son back with a goody bag of arts and crafts. There’s plenty of outdoor space (perfect
for a high energy toddler) and they do “bear hunt” walks to the nearby lake.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has always struggled with going to nursery as it’s only one day a week but when he moved from Explorers 1 to Explorers 2 and got his key worker things changed massively! She was a wonderful key worker for him and he loves her! She has made his experience in nursery a very positive one and the
nursery are lucky to have her! He is now in Explorers 3 and has been for a few sessions now and seems to enjoy it! Staff in Explorers 3 are building on the great foundation his keyworker has laid for him in regards to his experience. Thank you to all the staff and especially now in Explorers 3 for helping him transition into the new room successfully! It’s a lovely nursery and all of the staff are lovely, we love getting updates on the app so we can see what his day has been like ready for when he comes home. We especially love reading any observations they have. Thanks everyone!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs are great. My daughter absolutely loves coming each week and has grown in confidence since attending. The staff carry out regular observations and I am always updated with food she’s eaten and what activities she has taken part in during that
day. Looking forward for my youngest daughter to start next month and to watch her develop. Would definitely recommend x

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery. They provide a safe and happy place for children to play and learn. Having moved my son from a different nursery I was worried about how he would settle but with the help of the staff he settled quickly. It is clear to see that the staff want the best for the children. They
are always happy to take the time to listen and help to reassure you whenever needed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in a few nurseries now due to moving areas and this has been one of the best! The staff are so caring and kind. They really get to know each child, and the parents. It makes such a difference dropping of your child knowing they’re in safe and happy hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Little Tree's Day nursery when he was 10 months old, to say we were nervous would be an understatement. Our son is now 2 years old and runs into nursery without hesitation. The staff at the nursery are so welcoming and made myself and partner feel at ease through the whole settling-in
process. Our first impression of the nursery was very positive - the nursery is open-plan and has such a homely feel to it.


The nursery uses an app - where we can access information on how our son has been throughout the day. The observations the staff complete on a weekly basis via the app are absolutely fantastic! It's so lovely to have regular updates through pictures and videos of our boy having so much fun. It makes going to work that little bit easier. The nursery also has an onsite cook who freshly prepares all the food, the food is always varied, and my son always eats absolutely everything!


Overall, we would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.874)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10 for Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.874 for Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs is calculated as follows: ( (370 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 396 Ratings = 4.874

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs is based on 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 115 number of registered child places is 23, which has been reached with 31 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Jessica

Jessica Tate

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

Jessica is the Manager of Little Trees Day Nursery Celtic Springs. Jessica started her career as a Nursery Practitioner and has progressed to Manager throughout her years at the nursery through continual professional development. Jessica's favourite thing about her job is working together with the children and parents and creating positive relationships. When she is not working, she particularly enjoys baking and reading.


To support her, Jessica has a highly qualified and experienced team. Her staff are dedicated to giving young children the care and attention they need to aid their social, emotional and intellectual development. Our nursery workers are up to Level 5 qualified in Childcare and Education or are working towards or beyond this qualification. We offer training and continued professional development to all employees.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All our employees undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Staff are trained in paediatric first aid and child protection, giving you added peace of mind.