At Little Sparks, we’re a small, friendly nursery set in a beautiful semi-rural location, surrounded by rolling hills and local wildlife — the perfect setting for little ones to grow, explore, and thrive. Our size is our strength, allowing us to create a warm, family-like atmosphere where every child is truly known and valued.
Our experienced and highly qualified team is passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We take pride in building strong, supportive relationships with both children and their families, ensuring every child feels secure, confident, and ready to learn through play and discovery.
We’re proud to be an active part of our local community — regularly taking part in and sponsoring local events to help children feel connected beyond the nursery. Our setting boasts three large outdoor spaces, giving children plenty of opportunities for fresh air, exploration, and outdoor learning every day. We also have strong links with nearby schools, helping to create a smooth and confident transition for children when the time comes to take their next step.
Our Mission
At Little Sparks Wardle Nursery, we aim to:
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Give each child their own individual voice, listening to their interests, experiences, and ideas about the world. Using them to create a personalised and creative journey of learning and development together.
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Provide a happy, safe, warm, and stimulating environment through a holistic approach for all children to play, learn and develop freely.
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Help children to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions and to become competent, confident, resilient, independent, and co-operative individuals.
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Encourage children to have a positive attitude and respect themselves and other people.
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Promote a positive relationship with parents, carers and multi-agency professionals and work in partnership with them to provide high quality teaching and learning, and care for their children.
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Provide a professional team that is experienced, enthusiastic, and committed, well trained, and well supported.
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Promote enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and confidence to celebrate achievements, persevere through challenge and learn together.
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To share a love for reading and language – sharing stories and songs every day.
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Provide a curriculum that embraces social, physical, moral, and intellectual development giving children all the experiences that will support their knowledge of their world around them, self-regulation skill and school readiness.
What Our Parents Say...
Our son has attended Little Sparks Wardle for seven months and it is the best choice we could have made. He is so happy to be there and has obviously strong relationships with all the adults who work with him. We get an extensive handover at the end of each day and we receive updates on the app or see pictures on social media that show how much fun he is having. He has made lots of progress in many areas and lots of praise must go to the nursery staff there. It is obvious they have real in-depth knowledge about all the children. Would recommend it to anybody.
My child started in September 2022. I can’t praise each member of staff enough. They are all fantastic and have really helped settle my child into his nursery life. The variety of food over mealtimes and snack time is great, as I know he’s getting a balanced diet while there. The provisions they have in place change often, so the children get to explore different activities constantly which is great for developing my child’s learning ability. They also get plenty of time outside playing in the outdoor areas.
At pick-up time every staff member is always happy to tell you about your child’s day/answer questions/have a chat.
I am so pleased with the nursery in itself. I’ve had both my boys there from being very young! I’ve built a great relationship with the girls who go above and beyond for the children. They think of amazing creative ideas each day for the children and I’ve seen such a massive improvement in my youngest since attending. I’d like to say a massive thank you for your hard work all year round!
We Love Little Sparks. My child has attended since being nine months old. The staff are like are an extension of our family. They care above and beyond for all the children. They get to know them properly so they understand their likes and dislikes. My child talks with excitement about each member of staff. I feel so comfortable leaving my child with them. If I have any concerns or issues all staff and the manager are on hand to reassure you. My child’s development has come on so much. Even little things like helping with potty training/speech make a massive difference! Thank you Little Sparks.
Staff are always so helpful and friendly and will always make time to tell you about your childs day. If my children are upset being dropped off in a morning, staff will comfort them and have rang in the past to let me know they settled ok. If my children are unwell or have a minor accident, even if they do no need to be collected, a member of the team would still ring just to make us aware. My children have the opportunity to participate in various activities and nursery always make an effort to do seasonal activities.
Little Sparks is a fantastic nursery. The staff are so attentive, and they focus on what each child needs for their development. My daughter loves going here; she has so much fun and is obviously learning a lot, as this is evident in her development. Her key worker is a fantastic match for my daughter, who adores her.
From a parent’s perspective, I couldn’t be happier. I know that my daughter is cared for, the meals are nutritious, and if there are any problems, the staff will contact me. Any queries or concerns are dealt with promptly, and the entire team are so friendly and approachable.
Their facilities are fantastic, and they put the children at the heart of everything they do.
My child has been attending this nursery since she was 12 months old, she has moved through the rooms and loves nursery. She is learning and developing so well. I like that the link with schools regarding the curriculum for when she goes next year. Staff all friendly and will go out of their way to help you and your child.
I am very happy with the decision of sending my daughter to Little Sparks. They were very welcoming, and within days, my daughter loved coming to the nursery. The staff are great and communicate effectively.
My daughter has been attending for over a year now. She absolutely loves going to nursery. She’s made some lovely friendships with other children in her room. All the staff are really friendly and helpful, and all really care about the children. I also find the nursery really safe and secure. The food is homemade and healthy. They do lots of activities including themed ones.
Really friendly staff, let you know about your child’s day when you pick them up. My son loves going and is always excited and has lots of stories to tell me when he gets home with what he’s done. Facilities are great, great outside area for them to play. Really happy with this nursery, would recommend to anyone.
My daughter has had the best experience at this nursery, since joining when she was 2 she has come on amazingly. Can’t thank the staff enough for being a part of her growth in the past 2 years! She’s had the best time and we’ve never had any issues in all the time she’s been here.
Our son has been attending Little Sparks since he was 9 months old (he will soon be 3) – he is thriving, happy and settled. Little Sparks is a small setting which means all staff members are able to build strong, solid relationships with every child. Staff are friendly, caring and approachable and work hard to provide a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities to meet the needs of the children. Meals are balanced, varied and homemade and are clearly enjoyed by our son – who often has second helpings! An all-round lovely setting that I would always recommend.
My little boy has been with Little Sparks, Wardle since March 2020 and he has come on leaps and bounds. All the girls are truly amazing with him, they have assisted with development and milestones with such care and respect.
I will be absolutely gutted when my little boy has to head to Primary School in September!
I cannot thank the nursery enough for what they have done for my daughter. The staff are always amazing and always try and help you if you have a problem. It’s An all-around amazing environment for my little girl.