At Little Learners, we see parents and carers as partners in every step of their child’s journey. When home and nursery work together, children feel secure, confident and ready to explore. That’s why open communication and trust sit at the heart of everything we do.
We believe consistency between home and nursery is key to a child’s wellbeing and development. Our Key Person System helps us achieve that – each child is paired with a practitioner who gets to know them deeply, builds a strong relationship with their family, and ensures that every milestone, comfort and curiosity is understood.
Parents are always welcome to discuss their child’s progress, routines or concerns with their key person. These regular conversations – both formal and informal – help us maintain a joined-up approach where everyone feels informed and involved.
Tracking progress together
We keep detailed assessments of each child’s learning and development, which families can view and discuss at any time. Our digital platform – Famly – allows parents to log in from home to see updates, photos and observations about their child’s day and progress. This shared visibility keeps parents connected to what their child is learning – from new words and friendships to their first steps into independent play.
Regular communication
We use a blend of formal updates and relaxed, personal contact to stay connected with families:
- Daily handovers and chats at drop-off and pick-up
- Online updates through our digital platform, Famly.
- Parent evenings and open sessions
- Newsletters and event invites to share what’s happening in nursery life
Our goal is simple: parents should never feel out of the loop.
Working with wider support
Sometimes a child or family may benefit from extra help – whether that’s from a speech and language therapist, audiologist or other specialist. We’ll always involve parents from the start, ensuring everyone understands what support is available and how it can help their child.
By sharing insights, celebrating progress and communicating openly, we build the strong foundations every child needs to flourish – both now and as they move on to school.
The team have brought out so much confidence in my daughter — and they’ve supported us every step of the way.
Parent of a pre-school child
Little Learners Nursery is open Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year, closing only for public holidays and a short break over Christmas meaning we can ensure continuity for working families. Our flexible sessions are designed to suit a range of family schedules, from full-day care to half-day options.
Session times
Full Day – 7.45 am to 5.45 pm
Morning Session – 7.45 am to 12.45 pm
Afternoon Session – 12.45 pm to 5.45 pm
- We recommend a minimum of two sessions or one full day per week to help children settle and build a sense of routine.
- We ask that all children arrive and are collected promptly within their chosen session times.
- Families will be informed in advance of any planned closure dates for holidays or staff training.
At Little Learners, we aim to make childcare as straightforward and transparent as possible. Our sessions are designed to suit different family needs — from full-day care to morning or afternoon sessions — with discounts and government funding available to help with costs.
Sessions and session pricing
We recommend a minimum of two sessions or one full day per week to help your child settle and build consistent relationships.
Funded Nursery Sessions:
- Full Day: 7.45 am – 5.45 pm – FREE – Food Fee: £7.00
- Morning Session: 7.45 am – 12.45 pm – FREE – Food Fee: £3.50
- Afternoon Session: 12.45 am – 5.45 pm – FREE – Food Fee: £3.50
- 2.8 hours funded towards Full Day: 7.45 am – 5.45 pm – £50.40 – Stretched 50 weeks Food Fee: £7.00
- 4 hours funded towards Full Day: 7.45 am – 5.45 pm – £42.00 – Preschool only Stretched 47 weeks Food Fee: £7.00
- 2.8 hours funded towards Half Day: 7.45 am – 12.45 pm/12:45am – 5.45 pm – £17.60 – Stretched 50 weeks Food Fee: £3.50
- 4 hours funded towards Half Day: 7.45 am – 12.45 pm/12:45am – 5.45 pm – £8.00 – Stretched 50 weeks Food Fee: £3.50
Un-Funded Nursery Sessions:
- Unfunded Full Day: 7.45 am – 5.45 pm — £70.00 – Food: Included in fee
- Unfunded Morning Session: 7.45 am – 12.45 pm — £40.00 – Food: Included in fee
- Unfunded Afternoon Session: 12.45 pm – 5.45 pm — £40.00 – Food: Included in fee
All absences are payable in full within the nursery provision. A minimum of one month’s written notice is required to cancel or amend booked sessions.
Conditions
Children must be collected by 12.45pm or 5.45pm to ensure that the sessions do not run over and to maintain our staffing ratios. A Late Collection charge of £10.00 per 15 minutes will be applied for late collection with immediate effect.
One months’ notice, in writing, is required to cancel any arranged session.
Children are entitled to take one week of holiday free of charge for each academic year (September to August).
All absences are payable in full and swapping sessions is not possible if absent from sickness/holidays etc.
The nursery does not charge for Bank Holidays or planned closures (for example the Christmas period and one week in the Summer). Emergency closures are payable in full (for example snow or power failure).
All fees are payable monthly in advance, on or before the first day of every month.
A non-refundable registration fee of £50.00 is payable at the time the place is confirmed to secure a booking and this is offset against the 3 pre visit/settling in sessions.
A minimum of two sessions is recommended.
Funded sessions are delivered in 5 hour sessions (7.45-12.45 or 12.45-5.45), 10 hour sessions (7.45-5.45) or 6 hour sessions (9.00-3.00).
All Fees are subject to an annual increase.
For more information please contact: Little Learners Day Nursery, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY.
Tel: 01302 386730 Email: littlelearners@thecarrfentonfoundation.org.uk
Registrations and how to pay
A £50 registration fee is payable to secure your child’s place. Fees are payable monthly in advance, on or before the first day of each month.
We accept most childcare vouchers and government Tax-Free Childcare payments. If you have any questions about payment options, our Nursery Manager will be happy to help.
Available discounts
- 10% discount for children attending a full 52-week place
- 10% sibling discount applied to the oldest child’s account when attending the same sessions
All fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to a small increase.
30 hour free childcare
We offer the government-funded 30 hours of free childcare for eligible families of 3- and 4-year-olds. You can use your funded hours across our full-day or part-day sessions, depending on availability.
Funding can be taken term-time only or stretched across the full year to suit your family’s needs. To check if you’re eligible, visit the government’s Childcare Choices website or speak to our team for guidance on applying. You’ll need to provide your eligibility code before your child’s funded hours can begin.
Useful links
🔗 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
📞 For questions or support, contact the nursery on 01302 386 730 or email littlelearners@ddt-deaf.org.uk