Little Cobs grew from a simple idea: to create a welcoming place where young children can feel at home, enjoy being themselves and discover something new each day.
Our story began when Dave, Carrie’s husband, bought the former Cobcar Sports & Social Club building in Elsecar. He saw an opportunity to give it a new chapter, transforming a familiar community building into a place where children could play, learn and grow.
Bringing that vision to life took patience and determination. A wait of more than two years for planning permission came before the work of turning the building into the nursery we had imagined.
Along the way, Amanda, a colleague of Carrie’s, joined Carrie and Shannon as owners. Together, they shared a clear ambition: to create a nursery where children feel secure, families feel welcome and care is personal.
We have put considerable care, time and investment into transforming the building into a nursery designed around young children. From bright, welcoming spaces to full air conditioning throughout, every decision has been guided by their comfort, wellbeing and opportunities to learn through play.
But what makes Little Cobs special is more than the building. It is the relationships we nurture, the reassurance of a familiar face and the excitement of sharing a child’s latest discovery. We take time to get to know each child—their interests, their personality and what helps them feel settled and happy.
We want families to feel part of Little Cobs too. Choosing childcare is a big decision, and we believe that open conversations and a close partnership with parents and carers help give children the best possible start.
We would love to welcome you in, show you around and introduce you to the team. Come and tell us about your little one and what you are looking for in childcare.