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Ipstones Tiny Tots

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·Millennium Play Pavilion, Church Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2LD · Staffordshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Ipstones Tiny Tots Nursery, established in 1973 by a group of local parents, has evolved from a small village playgroup into a purpose-built facility. The nursery offers two distinct rooms and a secure outdoor play area, aiming to foster an environment where children can thrive and learn through play.

With a strong reputation for high-quality childcare and continuity of care, many staff members have been with the nursery for years and hold high qualifications. The nursery prioritises children's happiness and well-being, striving to provide an inspirational setting filled with learning and laughter.

They aim to cultivate curious and imaginative minds, encouraging children to be happy and kind, thus laying positive foundations for their future education. Caring and friendly staff create opportunities for children to explore and play, stimulating their natural curiosity.

Ipstones Tiny Tots is OFSTED registered, receiving a "GOOD" assessment across all categories in February 2025. They are a member of the National Day Nursery Association and operate as a registered charity, independent of any single school.

Committed to community involvement, the nursery also maintains a high level of security. They offer nutritionally balanced breakfasts, morning and afternoon snacks, and a light tea at no additional cost, with all dietary needs catered for.

Our ethos

Ipstones Tiny Tots Nursery aims to foster an environment where children can thrive and learn through play, cultivating curious and imaginative minds. They strive to provide an inspirational setting filled with laughter, encouraging children to be happy and kind, laying positive foundations for their future education. The nursery prioritises children's happiness and well-being through stimulating play and exploration with caring and friendly staff.

What it's like

Children play beautifully together, demonstrating secure friendships and creativity. They enjoy looking at books and staff actively involve them in stories, promoting fair decision-making and an understanding of the world around them.

Charity-runEstablished 1973OFSTED Good

Pricing & funding

Tiny Tots offers flexible nursery care charged on an hourly basis, with rates structured by age-based rooms. Hot lunchtime meals are charged as an additional extra.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Hourly fees are tiered based on the child's age group room.
  • Hot lunchtime meals are charged separately.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm. Open 50 weeks a year. Closed for 2 weeks at Christmas and all Bank Holidays (no charge for these).

Food

Hot meals available at additional cost. Breakfast, snacks, and light tea provided at no extra cost.

Age range

6 months+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1975

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ipstones Tiny Tots

Last inspected 21 February 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children play beautifully together, demonstrating secure friendships and creativity. They enjoy looking at books and staff actively involve them in stories, promoting fair decision-making and an understanding of the world around them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children play beautifully together, demonstrating secure friendships.
  • Staff consistently praise children for their achievements.
  • Children are given the freedom to choose what they would like to grow and are encouraged to continue caring for their plants at home.
  • Staff have a thorough understanding of each child's personality, interests and developmental stage.
  • Children are given opportunities to explore early mathematical concepts.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the curriculum linked to personal development, ensuring staff provide the appropriate support to promote children's learning and foster their independence
  • 2find ways to further engage parents in their children's learning and gather feedback, strengthening partnerships and contributing to the setting's continuous improvement.
Inspection #10375972 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff assist children who need extra support in their speech and language skills by collaborating with external professionals, using speech and language tools, and sending home learning packs. Funding is carefully allocated to resources like a 'light box' to promote small-group exploration, and a 'quiet den' is created as a safe space for emotional regulation.

Outdoor space

The garden now provides more hands-on learning opportunities, such as growing and planting. Children are given the freedom to choose what they would like to grow and are encouraged to continue caring for their plants at home.

Parent Reviews of Ipstones Tiny Tots

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • February 2025Good
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • May 2016Good
  • October 2011Good

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