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My oldest daughter attended and my youngest is about to start there and knowing that she is being looked after by the staff at The Croft will make going back to work much easier!!!", "datePublished": "2017-04-05T20:57:44.409Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Nicola Lowery" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant nusery and staff. Facilities are great and cater for all development stages. My eldest son attended from 6 months to school age and had such a happy time. They cover all aspects of educational, outdoor and creative play and he left completely prepared for school. 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Croft Day Nursery # Croft Day Nursery in Newcastle Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · The Croft Nursery School, The Croft, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS · Staffordshire Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Staffordshire 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 Croft Day Nursery, established in 1990, offers a warm and secure environment for children from six weeks old up to school age. Housed in a Victorian property, the nursery aims to provide a "Safe and Happy Place to Grow and Learn," a philosophy reinforced by its "Outstanding" Ofsted rating from September 2023. Operating 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm, Croft Day Nursery caters to 58 children, offering both full and part-time placements, as well as funded hours for eligible children aged nine months and older. Children are grouped into age and stage-appropriate rooms, facilitating engagement in diverse activities tailored to their individual needs, all while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The nursery features a secure garden with a large canopy-covered soft play area, allowing for outdoor exploration and protection from various weather conditions. Meals are freshly prepared on-site by an experienced cook, ensuring a balanced and healthy diet that accommodates all dietary requirements. The nursery is conveniently located near Newcastle town centre and the Royal Stoke Hospital, making it easily accessible. What it's like Children are at the heart of this outstanding nursery, where they are incredibly happy and confident. Staff are extremely kind and passionate, ensuring children are safe, emotionally secure, and able to learn from rich experiences. The nursery provides an abundance of opportunities for children to engage in conversations, develop a love of reading, and participate in musical activities. Ofsted Outstanding Established 1990 On-site chef ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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.thecroftnurseries.co.uk/feedback-request-form) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, 51 weeks of the year Food All meals prepared on site by an experienced cook. All dietary requirements catered for. Age range 6 weeks to school age Term time / All Year All Year Established 1990 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Croft Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10295288 Lead inspector Beverley Devlin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231809)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218503) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=croft-day-nursery-st5-1ds-218503) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Croft Day Nursery Last inspected 27 September 2023 · Beverley Devlin 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 are at the heart of this outstanding nursery, where they are incredibly happy and confident. Staff are extremely kind and passionate, ensuring children are safe, emotionally secure, and able to learn from rich experiences. The nursery provides an abundance of opportunities for children to engage in conversations, develop a love of reading, and participate in musical activities. Inspector highlights - Children are challenged by inspiring learning experiences that progressively broaden their knowledge. - All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are making excellent progress. - Staff are skilful and timely in their interventions, knowing when to support children's learning and when to observe from a distance. - Children thoroughly enjoy practising and developing a wide range of physical skills, both indoors and outside. - Partnership with parents is exceptional, and managers are wholly committed to professional development and training for all staff. Inspection #10295288 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231809) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children are making excellent progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) demonstrates extensive knowledge of supporting children with SEND and works in partnership with parents and specialist outside agencies to seek additional specialist support children may need. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy practising and developing a wide range of physical skills, including balancing, dancing and jumping, indoors and outside. They relish the opportunities to participate in planting seeds and grow flowers and vegetables in the nursery garden. Opportunities for mark making are abundant and visible throughout both the indoor and outdoor areas. ## Parent Reviews of Croft Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKIniOmc_yamFPlH2mvEiRU0oaEXX-kfmot0pki63IyG_lBwA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gill Johnson 10 months ago My grandson left The Croft Nursery yesterday after two and a half wonderful years. From day one the care he has had has been outstanding. From the baby room to preschool he has had a wonderful start preparing him for school. The staff are kind and caring. They really get to know the children and the family, and they understand how hard it is to leave your most precious baby. O, and the food is lovely too! Our little guy usually had 2 dinners!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGNVVIRkRSWEpvVTNWamNHaEdOa2wxUlVoZlFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a680dcf7410ff:0x4aadcb753d5cc72f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWYFPTk_3V8Gnk1KbyexIacLn980bnYDF-AIJH1fMltNu0XFQ7Bew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Barton 9 years ago The Croft is a great nursery. The staff are professional, friendly and take great care of the children in their care. My oldest daughter attended and my youngest is about to start there and knowing that she is being looked after by the staff at The Croft will make going back to work much easier!!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3bUp1WGF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a680dcf7410ff:0x4aadcb753d5cc72f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXDmSIdY6WviDZDdqf3D3sT01hNsUoCZtQXvCxbPYcwXSLG92EBIg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nicola Lowery 8 years ago Brilliant nusery and staff. Facilities are great and cater for all development stages. My eldest son attended from 6 months to school age and had such a happy time. They cover all aspects of educational, outdoor and creative play and he left completely prepared for school. Our toddler has now also attended since he was 9 months old and is thoroughly content and stimulated by the wonderful environment provided by the team. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbDVlUU5REAE!2m1!1s0x487a680dcf7410ff:0x4aadcb753d5cc72f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ8g-i6-zLTusV4k83zrSFzWJhQM4iFzDTLDdWXdgebk2XNI-Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) john madeley 7 years ago Best nursery around by far lovely staff my daughter has learned so much would never choose another nursery if there was more stars I’d give it !!!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvdWVmRENnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a680dcf7410ff:0x4aadcb753d5cc72f) Reviews from Google for Croft Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5381180834178713391&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: September 2011 - September 2023 Outstanding - December 2017 Good - August 2014 Good - September 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Croft Day Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Croft Day Nursery? ### How is the outdoor space set up at Croft Day Nursery? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Croft Day Nursery? ### Does Croft Day Nursery accept funded childcare hours? ## Nearby day nurseries in NEWCASTLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Croft Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### The Lyme Nursery Newcastle · ST5 1DS 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-lyme-nursery-ltd-st5-1ds-ey474854) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Robins Day Nursery Stoke-on-Trent · ST4 6DP 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-robins-day-nursery-st4-6dp-2507807) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Care by Claire Private Day Nursery Newcastle Under Lyme · ST5 1LQ 4.8(9 reviews) ](/nursery/care-by-claire-private-day-nursery-st5-1lq-2729614) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Summerfields Nursery Hartshill, Stoke on Trent · ST4 7PS 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/summerfields-nursery-st4-7ps-ey347790) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### The Little Den Day Nursery - Newcastle Newcastle Under Lyme · ST5 1QJ ](/nursery/the-little-den-day-nursery-newcastle-st5-1qj-2822720) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Basford Stoke-on-Trent · ST4 6HU 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-basford-st4-6hu-2833224) [See all nurseries in NEWCASTLE →](/search?q=NEWCASTLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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