Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year
Daisy Chain at Wrekin Prep
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
91 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
About this day nursery
Daisy Chain Day Care, a family-operated business, has been providing childcare in Shropshire since 1989. The nursery, welcoming children aged 0-5 years, operates Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year.
Central to their philosophy is the Danish concept of 'Hygge,' fostering a warm, cosy, and comfortable environment that encourages wellbeing, belonging, and contentment. They prioritise creating a secure and stimulating space where children can flourish through play, high-quality teaching, and emotional support.
The learning approach emphasises natural exploration and curiosity, utilising 'invitations to play' and open-ended resources to spark imagination and problem-solving. Daisy Chain Day Care is committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs, offering personalised support and inclusive activities.
Their dedicated and highly qualified team, with expertise ranging from Level 3 to Degrees in SEN & EYPS, continuously engages in training to ensure the highest quality of care and learning experiences. The curriculum is designed around children's interests, supporting their development across all seven areas of learning.
Our ethos
Daisy Chain Day Care's philosophy is centred on the Danish concept of 'Hygge,' striving to create a warm, cosy, and secure environment that promotes wellbeing and contentment. Their approach emphasises child-led learning through natural exploration, curiosity, and imaginative play, using 'invitations to play' and open-ended resources to foster problem-solving skills. They are committed to inclusive practices and supporting children with Special Educational Needs through personalised attention and activities.
What it's like
Staff create a warm and friendly environment where children feel safe and secure and develop strong bonds with staff, which helps them to gain confidence. The well-sequenced curriculum enables children of all ages and abilities to develop their skills across all areas, and staff support children to develop their independence by encouraging them to make choices and complete tasks for themselves.
Family-run businessHygge approachSpecial Educational Needs supportPlay-based learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2016
Waitlist
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Daisy Chain at Wrekin Prep
Last inspected 12 November 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff create a warm and friendly environment where children feel safe and secure and develop strong bonds with staff, which helps them to gain confidence. The well-sequenced curriculum enables children of all ages and abilities to develop their skills across all areas, and staff support children to develop their independence by encouraging them to make choices and complete tasks for themselves.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff have a strong ethos for the setting and strive for happy, confident children who benefit from high-quality teaching.
- Children benefit from experiences outside the setting, such as visiting a local care home, and also have visitors like a nurse and a builder come to the setting.
- Staff actively support children to develop their communication and language skills by narrating play and modelling words for them to repeat.
- Staff seamlessly explain and explore number with children through play, introducing mathematical language and concepts into children's everyday learning.
- Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the setting, with daily feedback and support for home learning.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen activity planning by focusing precisely on the skills and knowledge children will gain from activities and how this will build on prior learning and support their good progress.
Inspection #10368488 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff act promptly if they identify any concerns about children's development. They work with parents and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
Outdoor space
Children go outdoors every day and benefit from fresh air and the outdoor learning environment. They jump, run and use equipment to build on their physical skills.
Parent Reviews of Daisy Chain at Wrekin Prep
4.0
(4)
Hardeep A
a year ago
This is a wonderful nursery! Both of our children have thrived while attending this nursery from the age of 1. The nursery is well run and the staff are well trained and create amazing bonds with the children. Both of our children have loved going into nursery every day and run in the door without looking back.
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Arwa Gamal
a year ago
If I can give 0 review I would have gave it to this nursery. I applied for my son in October 2024 for him to get place in September 2025 that time when I applied they said you still have time for September 2025. Today I called them they are saying they have no space until September 2026. I don’t know how they told me you have time until September 2025
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Zoe Shaw-Jones
10 months ago
Amazing nursery, my daughter is thriving there. The staff are friendly, approachable and can tell they really care about my daughter.
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Georgia Newsome
10 months ago
Amazing nursery! My daughter loved her time at Daisy Chain.
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Inspection history
Date: July 2012
- November 2024Good
- March 2019Good
- May 2016Good
- July 2012Good
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