ABC Children's Day Nursery @ Hoo

About this day nursery

ABC Day Nursery Ltd is a family of four nurseries located in Telford, Shropshire, offering high-quality childcare since 1993. All four branches, situated in Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Hollinswood Primary School, Lightmoor Village, and Hadley Learning Community, have consistently achieved an "OUTSTANDING" rating from Ofsted since 2008.

The nurseries embrace "The Curiosity Approach" which fosters a stimulating and inspiring learning environment where children are encouraged to lead their own exploration and discovery through play. This approach prioritises creating a happy, relaxed, and secure atmosphere where children develop a genuine love for learning.

The curriculum is designed to be responsive to each child's individual needs and abilities, utilising open-ended resources and a rich variety of experiences indoors and outdoors. The nursery emphasises a strong parent/carer partnership, aiming to complement the home environment and provide a comprehensive foundation for children as they prepare for school.

The director, Penny Hustwick, oversees the operation, ensuring a compassionate and professional approach to childcare.

Our ethos

The nursery embraces "The Curiosity Approach", fostering a stimulating and inspiring learning environment where children are encouraged to lead their own exploration and discovery through play. They prioritise creating a happy, relaxed, and secure atmosphere where children develop a genuine love for learning, with a curriculum responsive to individual needs and a strong parent partnership.

What it's like

The provision is outstanding. Children are competent learners who are keen to access learning opportunities and display high levels of engagement; they particularly flourish outdoors where they explore, collect items and learn about natural features while developing independence and risk-awareness.

Pricing & funding