Little Explorers Day Nursery

Milton Keynes College, Chaffron Way, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes MK6 5LP
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Care Provided by Little Explorers Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Milton Keynes College
  • Person in charge
  • Karen Allford (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Explorers Day Nursery

  • We offer all year round and term time only options starting fees vary by age but a typical full day is £62.38. All sessions include meals

  • Fees are available on request. We accept all government funding
  • Parking

  • There are designated parking spaces for parents dropping off their children.


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Little Explorers Day Nursery Reviews (12)

9.7

Little Explorers Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Explorers Day Nursery has 12 reviews.

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Explores is so good, my son previously went there before school and he did so well developmentally. They looked after him so well and helped me with any needs he was lacking, gave me guidance on how to help him. My youngest son is attending here and is thriving. He's always smiling and eager
to go to nursery. All staff are thoughtful and give their best at all times. Their communication with us too is really great. They ensure that the kids' needs are well met at all times.

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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to this nursery. We are always reassured by the wonderful staff there. They keep us updated and look after our son brilliantly. Overall they provide a great service and I would recommend them!

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Review from Olivia A (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is non-verbal and was recently diagnosed with Autism. The staff have gone above and beyond to look after her and adapt the setting for her. She is happy and thriving, and it's all thanks to this setting! 10000% recommend to family, and will 10000% be sending future children here!

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Review from Lucy A (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience with the nursery has been great so far. My daughter loves attending. The staff are friendly and polite at all times.
The facilities are great, and they do a lot of outdoor activities with the children.

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have twins and they are going both there they are happy to go there the staff is excellent and have helped me with every step for my children I like the organisation they have my children have learnt a lot from Little Explorers.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have always been incredibly helpful and dedicated. We have seen a huge development in our 9 -9-month-old since attending. The food looks really appealing and has furthered our child's tastebuds. Communication both verbally and via the app is 10/10. It's nice to see how our child is doing during
the day. I'm really looking forward to seeing photos of our child involved in messy play once they are old enough. It looks so much fun!

Reply from Karen Allford, manager at Little Explorers Day Nursery

Thank you so much we are glad your start at that nursery has been so positive and we look forward to continuing on your journey with him


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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my children have been and still going there. The nursery and stuff always was nice and reasonable! I would never complain, highly it recommend to anyone! Deserves lots more funding from the council! They are just lovely!

Reply from Karen Allford, manager at Little Explorers Day Nursery

We have loved having your family with us and will miss you when your last child leaves us


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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, very informative and supportive. Recommend to friends and family. My son has come on so much since attending this nursery and he enjoys going. His key worker is great and very knowledgeable.

Reply from Karen Allford, manager at Little Explorers Day Nursery

Thank you very much, I will pass on your lovely words to the staff.


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Review from Jenny H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Little Explorers Day Nursery for one year now. He really enjoys his time there, he leaves me running into the doors waving goodbye, never crying or upset. I suffered with high anxiety and was worried about leaving him but since joining, I can tell how happy he is there. The
app system allows me to communicate with staff throughout the day, I often use it to send photos of my son at home, I get up-to-date reviews on my son telling me how much he's developing over the year. His key worker is fantastic, she's very supportive and is aware that I suffer from anxiety, she always replies to my messages and is on hand for advice when needed. Also, this nursery has a separate sensory room that my son loves too.

Reply from Karen Allford, manager at Little Explorers Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. It's lovely that both you and your son feel happy and comfortable and that you both feel supported by the nursery.


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Review from Zivile Z (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My kid does enjoy the nursery but what I noticed was lots of changes in staff. They tend to move or join the kids in different groups as well. Lack of consistency is the main worry. All the rest is quite good.

Reply from Karen Allford, manager at Little Explorers Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. I am glad that your child enjoys coming to the nursery as that is always our main concern. Although there have been some changes to the staff, we now have what we think is a great team and we hope that will make you feel there is more consistency.


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Review from Rhiannon C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery have been so good with my little one since he started in Aug 2023. He settled in so well and they have been super caring and attentive to him. The focus weeks have been really good as well, so we can document his progress whilst being at the nursery.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our resumption in the month of January, I have noticed that staff members have patience and exhibit clarity in communication and this is quite impressive. Teachers have been warm and welcoming, we have not felt new especially because my son struggles a bit with communication. He has settled in
well surprisingly.

Reply from Karen Allford, manager at Little Explorers Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. I am so happy that your son has settled so well in the nursery and that you feel part of our family already


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.670)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10 for Little Explorers Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.813 for Little Explorers Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.813

  • 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 4.857 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Explorers Day Nursery is based on 12 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.857

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Explorers Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Explorers Day Nursery accepts?

Little Explorers Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Explorers Day Nursery Open?

Little Explorers Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Explorers Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Explorers Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Little Explorers Day Nursery to the centre of Milton Keynes?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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