Latest inspection: 5 June 2024
Read the official reportWarm childcare in Basildon & Grays
Big adventures start with Little Leaps.
A safe, nurturing and inspiring place where children can explore, learn, play and grow.
Hello!I’m Leap
Established 2012A trusted local provider
Qualified TeamDBS-checked practitioners
EYFS-AlignedLearning through play
Two NurseriesBasildon & Grays
Quality you can feel confident in
Ofsted information, clearly shared
Little Leaps is registered with Ofsted. We make it easy for families to see the current information for each setting and read the official records directly.
How we share our Ofsted informationCurrent registration opened April 2025
View the official recordA warm Little Leaps welcome
A place to feel safe, happy and ready to grow
Choosing childcare is a big decision. At Little Leaps, children are known, understood and genuinely cared for—giving them the security to explore and the confidence to take their next step.
Our story and valuesIndividual Care
We get to know every child and shape care around their routines, interests and next steps.
Discover moreLearning Through Play
Child-led experiences help curiosity, communication and independence grow naturally.
Discover moreStrong Parent Partnerships
Open conversations and Tapestry updates keep families connected with nursery life.
Discover moreOur nurseries
Two settings.
One warm welcome.
Every Little Leaps setting has its own character while sharing the same commitment to children’s wellbeing, development and happiness.
Basildon
Little Leaps Basildon
A flexible, home-from-home setting with indoor and all-weather outdoor experiences.
Explore Basildon
Grays
Little Leaps Grays
A caring term-time nursery where children can learn, make friends and thrive.
Explore GraysGrowing together
A little leap at every stage
Thoughtful care and experiences shaped around each child’s age, interests and individual development.
Tadpoles
Babies to 2
Lily Pads
2 to 3 years
Little Toads
3 to 4 years
Dragonflies
5 to 8 years
Learning & the EYFS
Serious learning.
Joyfully experienced.
Children learn best when they feel secure, interested and free to explore. Our practitioners use children’s interests to create meaningful next steps across the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Communication, relationships and confidence
- Movement, coordination and independence
- Stories, number, creativity and discovery
TalkCommunication
CreateImagination
DiscoverUnderstanding
Learn through play
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We want every family to feel informed, listened to and genuinely part of their child’s nursery journey.
Regular conversations and Tapestry updates help keep home and nursery connected.
Parent partnership
You know your child best
From settling in onwards, we work with families to understand routines, interests, comforts and anything else that helps us provide thoughtful, consistent care.
Parent informationQuestions are welcome
Wondering what happens next?
Can I visit before deciding?
Our team will be happy to talk through your family’s needs and the current arrangements at your preferred nursery.
Do you offer funded childcare?
Our team will be happy to talk through your family’s needs and the current arrangements at your preferred nursery.
How will I hear about my child’s day?
Our team will be happy to talk through your family’s needs and the current arrangements at your preferred nursery.
Come and say hello
Let’s find the right place for your child
Meet the team, explore the environment and talk through your child’s needs and possible start date.