Latest inspection: 5 June 2024
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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
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Our latest award · Business Awards UK 2026
Big news. Little Leaps.
Childcare Provider of the Year — Essex
Lou and the whole Little Leaps team are so proud to have won at the Business Awards UK Childcare Services Awards 2026. It’s a wonderful moment to celebrate the care, kindness and dedication our team brings to every day.
Thank you to our families for being part of the Little Leaps journey.
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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
From those first curious discoveries to growing independence and big adventures, every child’s journey is different. At Little Leaps, we’re there to encourage, nurture and celebrate them at every step.
- 1Babies to 2Little Leapers
- 22 to 3 yearsTiny Trekkers
- 33 to 4 yearsLittle Adventurers
- 45 to 8 yearsLeap Legends
Babies to 2
Little Leapers
Every adventure starts with a little leap.Our youngest explorers discover the world through cuddles, play and sensory experiences. In a safe and nurturing environment, we encourage those precious first moments of curiosity, confidence and independence.
2 to 3 years
Tiny Trekkers
Little feet. Big discoveries.There’s a whole world waiting to be explored! Our Tiny Trekkers are encouraged to investigate, play, communicate and try things for themselves as their personalities and confidence begin to shine.
3 to 4 years
Little Adventurers
Curiosity leads the way.Our Little Adventurers are ready to ask questions, make friends and take on exciting new challenges. Through imaginative play and hands-on learning, we help them build the skills and confidence for their next big leap.
5 to 8 years
Leap Legends
Big imaginations. Bigger adventures.Our Leap Legends are growing in confidence, independence and creativity. We give them space to explore their interests, enjoy new experiences and, most importantly, have plenty of fun along the way.
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 HubIndependent parent feedback
Five-star care, shared by Little Leaps families
Parents regularly highlight the team’s nurturing care, warm welcome, thoughtful communication and the confidence their children develop.
Read all reviews on Childcare.co.ukRating and reviews relate to the public Little Leaps Basildon profile on Childcare.co.uk.
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“Every day he would come home with a huge grin on his face.”
Questions 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.