Every child is known
We take time to understand each child’s routines, interests, comforts and individual next steps.
About Little Leaps
Small steps.
Wonderful beginnings.
Since 2012, Little Leaps has helped children feel safe, happy and confident as they begin exploring the world around them.
2012Where our story began
Our story
Childcare that feels like an extended family
Little Leaps was established in 2012 with a simple belief: children thrive when they feel secure, valued and free to be themselves.
Across our Basildon and Grays settings, we work to create the warmth of a home-from-home alongside thoughtful early education. Children are encouraged to explore, make choices, build friendships and grow in confidence—with caring adults close by to guide, support and celebrate them.
As Little Leaps has grown, that family feeling has remained at the heart of everything we do.
What matters to us
The values behind every Little Leap
These principles shape how we welcome families, plan experiences and care for every child.
Learning feels joyful
Play, conversation and discovery create meaningful learning without taking the wonder out of childhood.
Families are partners
Open, respectful relationships help children experience consistency between home and nursery.
Care comes first
Safe practice, attentive practitioners and a nurturing environment underpin every part of the day.
Independent reassurance
Trust grows through openness
Choosing childcare is a significant decision. Families can review our current Ofsted information directly, alongside meeting our team and visiting the setting for themselves.
Basildon · EY439437
Rated Good
At its June 2024 inspection, the Basildon provision was rated Good across overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
The report describes a nurturing, stimulating environment where children are happy, supported and encouraged to explore.
Read the Basildon reportGrays · URN 2839648
Ofsted registered
The current Grays registration opened in April 2025 and has not yet received its first inspection report. We will publish and link to its inspection information when Ofsted makes it available.
For clarity: the former Grays registration was rated Good in February 2023, but that registration is now closed. The status above reflects the current provider record.
View the current Grays record
The Little Leaps experience
Room to play, learn and become more independent
Our environments are arranged so children can reach resources, follow their interests and make choices throughout the day. Practitioners notice what sparks each child’s curiosity, then use those moments to support communication, movement, problem-solving, imagination and relationships.
- Warm, attentive and safety-conscious care
- Child-led play with purposeful next steps
- Regular conversations and Tapestry updates
- Indoor and outdoor experiences
Basildon & Grays
Two settings. One shared promise.
Each nursery has its own rhythms and community, with the same commitment to helping children feel welcome, understood and ready for their next step.
Meet the people behind the care
A team families can get to know and trust
Discover the practitioners who make Little Leaps a warm, welcoming place to belong.