Award-winning care
Celebrating years of trusted childcare.
Little Leaps is proud to be recognised again and again for the care, learning and everyday moments that help children feel safe, confident and ready to shine.
Our latest win: Childcare Provider of the Year 2026 — Essex. Awarded by Business Awards UK in the Childcare Services Awards. A proud moment for Lou and the whole Little Leaps team.
Latest win
Leap saysLittle moments can lead to big recognition!
Recognition through the years
A wall of recognition for Little Leaps care
Recent award wins for caring childcare, childcare centre quality and standout daycare provision in Basildon, Essex and the London & South East England region.
Childcare Providerof the Year
2026 · Latest win
Most CaringChildcare Company
2024
Childcare Centreof the Year
2025
Best ChildcareProvider
2025
Children’s Daycareof the Year
2025/26
Multi AwardWinner
2025/26
Best ChildcareProvider
2026Why it matters to parents
Recognition is lovely. Trust is what really matters.
Awards are not the only reason to choose a nursery, but they do give families another layer of reassurance. For Little Leaps, each recognition sits alongside the things parents can experience for themselves: a warm welcome, caring practitioners, safe routines, purposeful play and open communication.
The best way to understand the nursery is still to visit, meet the team and see how children are supported during the day.
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Little Leaps awards at a glance
Seven moments of recognition for our team, including our latest Business Awards UK win for childcare in Essex.
| Year | Award | Recognition area |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Most Caring Childcare Company | Basildon |
| 2025 | Childcare Centre of the Year | Essex |
| 2025 | Best Childcare Provider | Basildon |
| 2025/26 | Multi Award Winner | London & South East England Prestige Awards |
| 2025/26 | Children’s Daycare of the Year | London & South East England Prestige Awards |
| 2026 | Best Childcare Provider | Basildon |
| 2026 | Childcare Provider of the Year — Business Awards UK | Essex |
Award-winning childcare, warmly experienced
Come and see Little Leaps for yourself
Visit Basildon or Grays, meet the people behind the care and discover whether Little Leaps feels right for your family.