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ABC Children's Day Nursery @ Hoo # ABC Children's Day Nursery @ Hoo Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2023) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Hoo Farm, Telford, TF6 6DJ · Telford and Wrekin Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Telford and Wrekin About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Ofsted Outstanding The Curiosity Approach Family-run Forest School ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.abc-daynursery.co.uk/book-a-visit) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of ABC Children's Day Nursery @ Hoo Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10309662 Lead inspector Christine Ward Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230391)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469036) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=abc-children-s-day-nursery-hoo-tf6-6dj-ey469036) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 14 September 2023 · Christine Ward Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Curriculum is expertly designed and progressively builds on what children know. - Children are highly engaged, inquisitive and make rapid progress. - Children particularly flourish in the outdoors and learn to manage risk. - Children with SEND receive timely, targeted support through partnership with parents and external professionals. - Leaders provide effective training so staff deliver high-quality learning experiences. Inspection #10309662 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230391) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) progress well. Staff identify gaps, work closely with parents and external professionals to devise support plans, and implement strategies from specific programmes while awaiting external support to ensure timely help. Outdoor space Children particularly flourish in the outdoors. Based next to a farm, they collect conkers, make potions with water and leaves, print tree bark patterns with paint, navigate wooden obstacles and show awareness of managing risk while exploring. ## Parent Reviews 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXolVPQ92q2Arots9F4G-FCBksX2JyTFeuCjoo7dJ-GnTS7_UXoSQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Kate Davis a year ago This is a gem of a nursery, highly recommended. The children and staff are always happy and my daughter loves it there. Communication is great. They sometimes visit the Zoo next door to see the animals and play in the playground there. Spend most days playing outside, exploring, getting dirty and having a brilliant time doing so 😁 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMMi1Ed3RBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4164e6e335687a01:0x243024dd08ddb2e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWlY97fYj_-g5a77XfJv-rGTot-YLvsvH60QiQ_RBeLaD6_UMd-xQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Wendy Thompson 7 years ago A really lovely place for children and adult's [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZenNQd2R3EAE!2m1!1s0x4164e6e335687a01:0x243024dd08ddb2e) Reviews from Google for ABC Children's Day Nursery @ Hoo. 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