Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Pre School

About this day nursery

Alphabet Lanes Nursery and Pre-school operates with a dedicated team, fostering a unique educational setting where children can thrive through play and immersive learning experiences. Their curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, adapted to guide the development of children from birth to five years old.

The nursery is committed to continuous staff development, offering ongoing training to ensure their practitioners are passionate and skilled in supporting each child’s growth. Alphabet Lanes emphasises strong partnerships with parents and carers, valuing their feedback and encouraging open communication to positively impact children's learning journeys.

Founded by Toni Eastmond, an experienced early years teacher and former Children’s Centre Manager, the nursery evolved from a free activity group for young mothers into a full-time early years provision. As a social enterprise, a significant portion of its profits supports a charity dedicated to families and children.

The nursery also actively engages with the community, utilising local resources for learning and collaborating with secondary schools to inspire young people to pursue careers in early years education. They champion lifelong learning for their team and offer apprenticeship and volunteering opportunities to college and university students.

Our ethos

Alphabet Lanes Nursery and Pre-School's educational philosophy is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising play-based and immersive learning experiences for children aged birth to five. They are committed to the continuous professional development of their staff to ensure high-quality support for each child's growth. As a social enterprise, they also prioritise strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, aiming to positively impact children's learning journeys and inspire future early years educators.

What it's like

Children are safe and happy in this friendly and welcoming nursery. They have secure attachments with caring, nurturing staff and make good progress in their learning and development.

Pricing & funding