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Earlycare # Earlycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Eccleshall Community Centre, Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AU · Staffordshire Number of places 42 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Earlycare in Eccleshall, ST21 6AU, is a childcare on non-domestic premises nursery with an inclusive culture where children's individual needs are identified early and supported effectively. Located at Eccleshall Community Centre, Shaws Lane, this setting prioritises children's independence, communication, and understanding of the world. The curriculum is designed to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, with activities based on children's interests and next steps, making learning meaningful. Children show curiosity and enjoyment, engaging in activities such as vet role play, balancing blocks, and exploring the outdoors. The nursery supports children's physical development and personal, social, and emotional development through planned activities, fostering coordination, control, and confidence. Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of the setting's strengths and areas for development, ensuring appropriate responses to issues and continuous improvement, including an ongoing focus on developing the outdoor area for all ages. What it's like Children experience a caring and inclusive environment where they feel safe and develop secure relationships with staff. They are greeted warmly, settle quickly into familiar routines, and seek comfort from trusted adults when needed. Babies are soothed with cuddles and reassurance, while older children engage confidently with staff and their peers. Children benefit from effective partnerships with parents and/or carers, which help staff understand their routines, preferences and individual needs so they feel secure and valued from the outset. Children attend regularly and arrive ready to learn, helping them to benefit fully from the broad range of experiences on offer. Inclusive culture Effective support Child-centred learning Strong leadership Physical development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 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.earlycare.uk/pricing-plans-sitemap.xml) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 6pm, Friday: 8am - 3pm Session types Baby room, Tweenie Room, Preschool Room, Before/After School Age range 6 months to school age Established 2024 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Earlycare Inspection date Apr 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303911)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770130) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=earlycare-st21-6au-2770130) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 8 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Earlycare Last inspected 22 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children experience a caring and inclusive environment where they feel safe and develop secure relationships with staff. They are greeted warmly, settle quickly into familiar routines, and seek comfort from trusted adults when needed. Babies are soothed with cuddles and reassurance, while older children engage confidently with staff and their peers. Children benefit from effective partnerships with parents and/or carers, which help staff understand their routines, preferences and individual needs so they feel secure and valued from the outset. Children attend regularly and arrive ready to learn, helping them to benefit fully from the broad range of experiences on offer. Inspector highlights - Leaders have established a fully inclusive culture where all children's individual needs are identified early and supported effectively. - Children make progress across the curriculum from their starting points, particularly in communication and language. - Leaders successfully promote regular attendance and maintain communication with parents, supporting children to engage in daily routines. - Children typically experience caring and responsive relationships with practitioners. - Leaders have a suitable understanding of the curriculum and the quality of teaching. - Children show curiosity and enjoyment in their learning. - Children benefit from activities that are planned around their interests and next steps in learning. - Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of the setting's strengths and areas for development. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen staff practice in questioning to deepen children's thinking and challenge. - 2 Embed consistent expectations for behaviour and care routines across all rooms. - 3 Establish regular, structured supervision and monitoring for consistent high-quality provision. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303911) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting has a fully inclusive culture where all children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are identified early and supported effectively. Outdoor space Children engage enthusiastically in activities exploring the outdoor environment. An ongoing development of the outdoor area aims to increase opportunities for play and enable babies to access the garden safely alongside older children. Inspection history Most recent inspection 22 April 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303911) ## Frequently asked about Earlycare ### What part of the country is Earlycare in? ### Which curriculum approach does Earlycare use? ### Does Earlycare offer before and after school care? ### Is Earlycare a day nursery or preschool? ### What does the staff team at Earlycare include? ### How can Earlycare be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Eccleshall Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Earlycare. - [ Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### St Lawrence's Private Day Nursery Pre-School Stafford · ST20 0EX 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/st-lawrence-s-private-day-nursery-pre-school-st20-0ex-2763742) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### St Lawrence's Day Nursery Stafford · ST20 0EX 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/st-lawrence-s-day-nursery-st20-0ex-218492) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.3 mi ### Smartys Little Stars Nursery Walton, Stone · ST15 0AA ](/nursery/smartys-school-club-st15-0aa-218364) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.3 mi ### Smartys Little Stars Nursery Stone · ST15 0AA ](/nursery/smartys-little-stars-nursery-st15-0aa-ey478854) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.3 mi ### Mumbles Day Nursery Stone · ST15 0EQ 4.4(10 reviews) ](/nursery/mumbles-day-nursery-st15-0eq-ey369750) - [ Awaiting first inspection 5.4 mi ### Yarlet Academy for Little Learners Stafford · ST18 9SU ](/nursery/yarlet-academy-for-little-learners-st18-9su-2852066) [See all nurseries in Eccleshall →](/search?q=Eccleshall) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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