Little Alpacas
Small Steps.. Big Strides!
Welcome
Welcome to Little Alpacas. We are located at Charnwood Forest Alpacas, Boundary, a hamlet nestled on the Leicestershire and Derbyshire border, situated on the outskirts of Ashby-De-La-Zouch.
Little Alpacas is an Ofsted registered Pre School offering a stimulating learning environment for children from the age of 3 months - 4 years old. Our 110-acre farm offers structured play and activities tailored to key early years learning goals. We strive to give children the best start to life by giving them confidence to play and learn about the world around them in a happy and unique way and what better place with our woodlands, pond area and animals, including alpacas, horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, chickens, cats and many more!
We aim to provide a happy caring and secure environment where all children have the chance to learn and develop as valued individuals.
Our Family, Your Family
Meet the passionate educators dedicated to your child’s growth
The Alpaca Way
Nurturing big strides through gentle steps and play-based learning.
Prepared for Play
Everything you need to know for a comfortable first day with us.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm
Excluding Bank Holidays and the Christmas period.
What our parents say about us
My son started at Little Alpacas 6 months ago when he was 16 months old. At the time he wasn’t walking yet and had very few words, but since starting he’s come on so much. He’s now running around, chatting more, and his confidence has grown massively — he really is a completely different toddler.
The staff have been nothing short of fantastic with him and are always great at keeping in touch with me and his dad when needed. The setting itself is brilliant and perfect for my outdoorsy, animal-obsessed little one.
We’re so glad we found Little Alpacas and I love seeing his photos and updates at the end of each day to see everything he’s been up to. I can’t wait to continue watching him thrive there until he’s ready for primary school.
Hayley C
My eldest son who is now 5 attended Little Alpacas previously, when he started he struggled with his speech and as a family we noticed a massive improvement by the time he left. Obviously this wasn’t all just down to little Alpacas but their support & help, helped him massively. On a personal level the staff at Little Alpacas, have supported us massively as a family, nothing has ever been too much trouble. When it came to choosing a nursery for our youngest we only thought of the Little Alpacas family, because that’s exactly what they are “Family”. Chosen family, and we wouldn’t choose to leave our children with anyone else. ❤️❤️
The best decision we made was/is sending our boys to you xxx
Bryony R
We have used little alpacas for 4 years. My oldest started at 2years old and absolutely loved it. Now my youngest is here and again loves going.
We chose little alpacas as its setting is just second to none. The farm it’s situated on is a brilliant place for little ones to go out and just have fun!
Mine love the outdoors so this is perfect for them.
The added fact there are animals for them to interact with daily is just perfect.
The staff are more of a family. Each and everyone one of them know the little ones inside out. They have so much time for them and I know they take the best care of my boys.
I recommend this place to anyone looking for a friendly, fun and caring place to send your little ones.
Elysia S
Small Steps.. Big Strides!