Great and Small Kindergarten

38 Rishton Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington BB5 5PN
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Care Provided by Great and Small Kindergarten

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Victoria Cocken (Managing Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:30-16:00
    Tuesday 08:30-16:00
    Wednesday 08:30-16:00
    Thursday 08:30-16:00
    Friday 08:30-16:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 2 weeks at Christmas & 1 week at the end of the Summer Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Great and Small Kindergarten

  • Prices range from £26.00 per session to £43.00 per day dependant on age. Funded hours are accepted

  • A sustainability charge is requested on funded places
  • Parking

  • Parking is roadside on Rishton Road


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Great and Small Kindergarten Reviews (19)

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Great and Small Kindergarten has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.139) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Great and Small Kindergarten has 19 reviews.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since June, she found it very hard to settle at other nurseries but settled straight away here. She struggles with speech and the nursery has been brilliant in supporting her.
My daughter loves going to nursery here.
10 plus, could not recommend any better place.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely words. We are pleased that your daughter enjoyed her day at our holiday club and look forward to seeing her again soon.


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Review from O L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been going to Great and Small Kindergarten for a short time (since January) but she's settled in so well and really enjoys going. They're so accommodating and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. We loved the fact that it's a small setting and not overcrowded. The girls that
work there are lovely too and you can tell they absolutely love their job.

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Review from Christina D (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery and he loves it! Always comes home happy and tells me about all the activities he has done.
I'm always updated with pictures which are so nice to see.
All members of staff are friendly and very good at what they do!

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Review from Kimberley A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently started to attend Great and Small Kindergarten (January 2023) and I can not recommend them highly enough. My child is a very shy 2-year-old when around adults and children she does not know but has really started to come out of her shell since going to nursery. The staff are
always friendly and welcoming and are always on hand to offer help with any questions or queries I may have. She has learnt an awful lot in such a short space of time and it’s wonderful to see her blossom.

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Review from Julia E (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves it at nursery. He talks about nursery a lot at home and asks if he is going most mornings. The messy and outdoor play is perfect for him and tires him out for an early bedtime! They do really nice activities every day. My little boy has only been for 2 months and he is talking more
and is learning so many new words.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you chose our setting for your little boy and we love having him with us too and are looking forward to being involved in his early years going forward.


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Review from Ecaterina G (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for quickly adapting my daughter to the English average. Her cheerful mood in the morning and after visiting kindergarten is the best proof that she is happy to be in your neighbourhood. You are a great team of professionals. Thank you.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review. Your little girl has come along so much and it is a joy to spend our days with her.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Great and Small Kindergarten for almost 18 months, and even though he's starting school this September he'll definitely be attending holiday club at Great and Small as he loves the staff and setting so much and they're all fantastic with him. It's daunting for any parent choosing
a nursery for your child, and trusting whose hands they're going to be in. But after looking around multiple nurseries Great and Small was perfect. My son is nonverbal and autistic, much of the diagnosis process has happened whilst he's been at nursery and they've been so hands-on and supportive. The small intimate setting and the amount of time they spend playing outside is perfect for my little boy, and all the staff go out of their way to make sure he's happy and accommodated, which can be difficult with a child that can't speak, but I couldn't have asked for a better nursery for him and would highly recommend to any parent. All the staff are fantastic and keep you updated, we'll be sad to say goodbye!

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely honest review. We're so pleased with your son's progress and how far he has come along. We'll also be sad to see him leave but know that it won't be goodbye. I think that our journey just shows how important a good partnership between parents and the setting is and how it can only benefit the child and the family.


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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can highly recommend Great and Small Kindergarten. We enrolled our son in both settings and he absolutely loved every minute of his time there. The forest school is amazing, he was always so excited to go and play in the outdoors and it has taught him skills he wouldn't have learnt anywhere else.
The preschool is as equally fantastic, the staff are caring and informative and there wasn't a single day our little boy didn't want to go. In both settings, they took their time to get to know him and what he needed and he has flourished with their support.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely words. We enjoyed every moment of having your little boy with us in both of our settings and had so much fun playing and learning both in the woods and at kindergarten. We miss him terribly but now that he continues to thrive at school, hopefully, we'll see him again at our holiday clubs instead.


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Review from Stephanie F (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to this nursery and she absolutely loves it. She loves it that much that she even wants to go on her days off. The staff are fantastic and keep me updated on day to day activities and on how my daughter has progressed over the months of being there. I would highly recommend this nursery,
absolutely fantastic all around.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We do like to have good relationships and open communication with our families so we are pleased that you appreciate that too.


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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recommend the nursery to all parents because it teaches and educates my second child. My children are happy and willingly go to the nursery. Thank you to the whole team for such wonderful care.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are blessed to have looked after your daughter and now your son. Thank you for choosing us.


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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is absolutely loving kindergarten. He’s making so much progress and the activities reflect the children’s interests and needs. It’s like a small family where all the staff know each child well. Absolutely love this nursery. I love that I can use the funded hours without additional costs incurred.
A variety of snacks are offered morning and afternoon. My boy loves it when they go for walks to the shops or the park. They are amazing.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We always endeavour to know our children really well so to help them develop in their own unique ways and in their own time.


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Review from Bethany J (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Great and Small Kindergarten for about a year when it first opened and we had a really positive experience. Because of that, it was the obvious choice when my daughter was old enough to attend. I didn’t look anywhere else as I knew that it was a lovely environment and that a lot of the
same staff worked there. In fact, my daughter's key worker has known her since she was born from my son's time there and reached out to let me know she was looking forward to looking after her. I’m very happy with the experience that we’ve had so far over the last few months, especially as we’ve been going through the potty training process! They’ve been so flexible and supportive!

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's been an honour for us to be involved in both of your children's lives for so long!


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Review from Kirsty C (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great and Small Kindergarten is a wonderful setting. They have nurtured and prepared our son for his next chapter in his education.

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Review from Zoey S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great and Small Kindergarten is beautiful, it was such a hard transition sending my little one to nursery at first, then having increasing hours around my studying but the staff have just been with us every step of the way. My little one loves the staff, literally loves them and to say he'd barely leave
my side at first, that's massive. Two years has flown by. Two years of learning and play, play and learning, art, drawing, singing songs and him talking of his little friends about how they are all friends. Just a lovely place and lovely, personable and supportive staff, who have made life a whole lot easier and brighter many a time.

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Review from Nicola R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely amazing nursery, both settings are brilliant. My daughter absolutely loved her time here with the manager and the team. They helped so much with my daughters transition to school. Cannot recommend it enough.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you for your review. Helping children get ready for the next step into school is really important to us. And yes you're right, we do have a great manager and team! Thank you.


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Review from Kayleigh C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing staff, who all focus on each individual child and the needs they may have. My son personally loved the forest school and had such a bond with all the staff. He still has friends he made whilst he was attending.

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Review from Jordann B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had two children attend Great and Small Kindergarten and have had nothing but amazing and positive experiences with them, they have supported not only my children but myself as well. Feels like a family rather than a nursery and this means so much to me as a mother, knowing my child is being
cared for and loved rather than just looked after.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you for your review. Although we provide childcare for children, their families are just as important and we pride ourselves on being nurturing and supportive for everyone. Thank you again.


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Review from Erin D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is just amazing, I can't tell you enough! My little girl followed in her brothers footsteps at a lovely nursery that he loved but she just wasn't happy and wasn't thriving like I had imagined, then I came across this little gem! We went for a look around and I just knew it was the one for
her, so we moved her. The staff were lovely, friendly and approachable and the nursery whilst it looked basic on first views, was full of fun. They allow the children to be free and encourage outdoor play in all weathers and my little girl came on so much whilst attending here. She came out of her shell and made friends, something which before she had struggled with. The nursery got her ready for school despite being the baby of the year and she started no further behind than the eldest children! She was always happy to go, often asking to attend on days she was not down for because she enjoyed it that much. There was forever a smile on her face when she was there, I couldn't of been a happier Mum!

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you for your review. You're right, we are a little gem, but with a big heart. It was so lovely so be involved in your daughter's early years education and miss her lovely smile. Though are happy that we get to see that again at our holiday clubs. Thanks again.


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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here in January 2019, she's absolutely thrived being there. Her speech and ability to communicate has improved so much. They've helped not only with her development but also with eating issues we were having with her at home too! My daughter always says how much she loves her 'school'
and how much fun she's had. The staff are amazing, so helpful and work alongside you and are so supportive. Would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Victoria Cocken, Owner at Great and Small Kindergarten

Thank you for your review. We certainly pride ourselves on helping all children and their families to overcome or support any issues at all. Thanks again.


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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.139)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.139) out of 10 for Great and Small Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Great and Small Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.139 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Great and Small Kindergarten is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.2 = 0.139

  • 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 Great and Small Kindergarten

What is the Age Range of Children that Great and Small Kindergarten accepts?

Great and Small Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Great and Small Kindergarten Open?

Great and Small Kindergarten is open: Monday 08:30-16:00, Tuesday 08:30-16:00, Wednesday 08:30-16:00, Thursday 08:30-16:00, Friday 08:30-16:00.

How many Children does Great and Small Kindergarten have capacity for?

Great and Small Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Great and Small Kindergarten to the centre of Accrington?

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

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