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ABC Day Nursery Lightmoor

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2025)
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4.9(9 parent reviews)
·45 Green Moors, Lightmoor, TELFORD, TF4 3TB · Telford and Wrekin
Number of places
87 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin

About this day nursery

ABC Day Nursery Ltd operates a group of four nurseries in the Telford & Wrekin area, dedicated to providing high-quality childcare since 1993. All their nurseries have consistently achieved an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted since 2008.

The nurseries are situated in diverse locations, including Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Hollinswood Primary School, Lightmoor Village, and Hadley Learning Community. The curriculum across all settings is inspired by the Curiosity Approach, an educational philosophy that encourages children to explore and learn through imaginative play.

ABC Day Nursery Ltd was the first nursery in Shropshire to be accredited with this approach. They are committed to fostering a fun, stimulating, and educational environment that allows children to learn and thrive at their own pace.

The nursery strongly believes in a collaborative partnership with parents and carers, valuing their input to ensure the best possible childcare experience. Their core objective is to create a homely, secure, and nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to develop through discovery.

They aim to provide a comprehensive curriculum that establishes a strong foundation for children as they prepare for school.

Our ethos

Inspired by the Curiosity Approach, ABC Day Nursery Ltd is committed to fostering a fun, stimulating, and educational environment where children learn and thrive at their own pace. They believe in a collaborative partnership with parents and value creating a homely, secure, and nurturing atmosphere to encourage children's development through discovery.

What it's like

Children thrive in this inspiring and nurturing setting; they arrive extremely happy and become engrossed in purposeful play. Staff provide an inspiring environment indoors and outdoors that allows children to be independent, follow their curiosities and develop skills across the curriculum.

Ofsted OutstandingCuriosity ApproachForest School ActivitiesFamily-run Business

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year. Sessions from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for ABC Day Nursery Lightmoor

Last inspected 2 April 2025 · Sue Smith

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

Children thrive in this inspiring and nurturing setting; they arrive extremely happy and become engrossed in purposeful play. Staff provide an inspiring environment indoors and outdoors that allows children to be independent, follow their curiosities and develop skills across the curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in an inspiring and nurturing setting.
  • Inspiring indoor and outdoor environment supports independence and creativity.
  • Language-rich environment develops communication and supports children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Parent partnership is exemplary with strong daily communication.
  • Children with SEND receive exceptional, well-coordinated support and make excellent progress.
Inspection #10392520 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support; staff work closely with parents and other professionals and use additional funding effectively to provide individual interventions and appropriate resources, enabling all children to make excellent progress.

Outdoor space

Staff provide an inspiring outdoor environment that allows children to be free and independent and follow their curiosities. The setting promotes daily fresh air and exercise, including a weekly physical education session at the school and community walking activities.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported; staff value home languages with words and pictures familiar to them and use storytelling, songs and narration to build vocabulary.

Parent Reviews of ABC Day Nursery Lightmoor

4.9
(9)
Sophie Tibbs
4 years ago

I cannot recommend ABC Lightmoor highly enough! My son has been attending 4 days a week since he turned one and is now about to leave for big school. We looked at several nursery and childminder options when choosing and within minutes of looking around Lightmoor, knew we didn’t have to look any further. We couldn’t help notice how much the kids seemed to love the staff and how happy they all were. It has such a lovely calm atmosphere, an amazing team of wonderful staff who get to know the children like family, and are brilliant at keeping parents in the know about daily activities and development. For us, the Curiosity Approach that ABC follows was a game changer, as well as Forest School and Spanish lessons pre-pandemic. ABC Lightmoor team, you have been the best and we will all miss you in September!

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Anu Thomas
4 years ago

My son attended this nursery ( ABC - Hollinswood) since he was 1.5 years and it improved his confidence and communication skills. It is a great decision to choose a nursery for all parents and we were also had that dilemma but the support and care from the staff members were very amazing and my son was very much exited to go to the nursery and play with his friends. The staffs are very caring and kind and they make great effort in engaging the children with activities.

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Liz Smith
5 years ago

I can’t speak highly enough of abc lightmoor village. My twins attend three times a week. They have been going since they were two years old. Choosing a nursery for them was a huge decision as a parent leaving your young baby or toddler(s) is hard. I viewed a lot of nursery settings in the area to get a feel and nowhere compared to this nursery. The nursery manager ‘Kayleigh’ literally goes above and beyond not only with the children but with us parents too. Nothing is ever too much. They go by the curiosity approach and the activities are all so beautiful using a lot of natural resources. Forest school is one of the activities they attend. The nursery is so cosy and homely. The communication is fantastic both via the daily ParentZone updates and also communication with the staff. Even under these difficult current circumstances the staff are going the extra mile and I can’t thank them enough. The children are assigned a key worker who they seem to bond to well. Nursery is the foundation to their education and I feel the twins are benefiting so much from attending this beautiful nursery. I love the child led activities they do. They literally run in. I have no doubt that they’re being looked after to a high standard. If you’re in the position I was in and are currently looking into nursesy places for your child I would highly recommend this nursery. I feel extremely lucky that my twins attend this setting.

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Justine Kertland
4 years ago

Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. My daughter has absolutely loved attending pre school at their Lightmoor setting. The staff have been wonderful and show great professionalism with excellent communication.The nursery has a lovely homely atmosphere with so many great ideas really encouraging the children to use their imagination.Its no surprise they are listed as outstanding as they are in every way!.

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Emily Calvert
4 years ago

If your looking for a safe, caring, professional nursery passionate about not only the development but happiness of your child then look no further. I cannot rate ABC lightmoor and their team more. Kaylie, Hannah, Sarah and Leah have been consistantly hardworking daily, to ensure my son was given not only educational but imaginative play which has contributed to him now being more than ready for primary. My son came home from each nursery session happy and full of stories about his adventures with his friends. He was clearly very well cared for, constantly returning home with things he had made and I was always updated with photos and descriptions of what he had been up to that day via an app provided. This included crafts, forest school, themed days. I truly, honestly cannot thank them enough. Outstanding in all aspects. I will be forever grateful to the girls for giving my son this introduction into education. If your looking for a nursery to send your child, please do not hesitate. Forever thankful to the ABC lightnoore team.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • April 2025Outstanding
  • August 2019Outstanding
  • January 2013Outstanding

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