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Smartys Pre-School Nursery # Smartys Pre-School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 225 Lichfield Road, Stone, ST15 8QB · Staffordshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 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 Smartys Pre-School Nursery, established in 2006, is a well-regarded childcare setting located in Little Stoke, Staffordshire, registered as Smarty's Day Nursery (Stone) Limited. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for bank holidays, with sessions running from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm. The dedicated team of five childcare staff includes two individuals with Level 3 early years qualifications and two qualified teachers, ensuring a high standard of education and care for children aged 2 to 7. The nursery, with a capacity for 40 children and 34 currently on roll, provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. Committed to fostering independence and individuality, Smartys Pre-School Nursery offers a diverse curriculum with a focus on children's interests and developmental needs. The setting creates a welcoming and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to engage in various activities, from manipulating play dough and building with natural materials to developing physical skills and early literacy through engaging storytelling. What it's like Children arriving at the pre-school nursery are welcomed by warm and caring staff and quickly become engaged in various interesting activities. Staff use these opportunities to strengthen hand muscles, laying the foundations for handwriting. Children are eager to learn new skills due to high expectations from staff. Staff provide a curriculum that gives clear focus to children's interests, helping them make good progress. Warm and caring staff Stimulating activities Focus on individuality ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smartys Pre-School Nursery Last inspected 10 February 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arriving at the pre-school nursery are welcomed by warm and caring staff and quickly become engaged in various interesting activities. Staff use these opportunities to strengthen hand muscles, laying the foundations for handwriting. Children are eager to learn new skills due to high expectations from staff. Staff provide a curriculum that gives clear focus to children's interests, helping them make good progress. Inspector highlights - Children are welcomed by warm and caring staff and quickly engage in interesting activities. - Staff provide a curriculum that focuses on children's interests and helps all children make good progress. - Children develop a love of books through enthusiastic reading and questioning by staff. - The setting promotes children's independence and individuality, exposing them to various traditions and festivities. - Staff are proud of the environment and opportunities for children to freely access activities, fostering motivated learners. - Children develop physical skills through stimulating experiences like making scented 'potions' and practicing fine motor skills with scissors and drawing. - Parents speak highly of the nursery, receiving regular feedback on their children's progress. - The management team is knowledgeable, with a clear vision for development, and supports staff through supervision and peer-to-peer observations. - The safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff consistently focusing on children's safety and carrying out effective risk assessments. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to use consistent and effective questioning techniques to further extend all children's communication and language skills. - 2 Help staff to identify further opportunities to develop children's understanding of numbers, counting and mathematical concepts as they play. Inspection #10116294 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179527) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smartys Pre-School Nursery Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10116294 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179527)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344031) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Through recent staffing changes, this system has helped to ensure children's individual needs are being cared for well. Outdoor space Children benefit from stimulating learning activities outdoors. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills and use their imaginations well in their play. Inspection history Date: June 2010 - February 2022 Good - June 2014 Outstanding - June 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Smartys Pre-School Nursery ### Which funded hours does Smartys Pre-School Nursery accept? ### What do parents say about Smartys Pre-School Nursery? ### What is Smartys Pre-School Nursery working on developing? ### How is Smartys Pre-School Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stone Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Smartys Pre-School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Smartys Toddler Nursery Stone · ST15 8QF ](/nursery/smartys-toddler-nursery-st15-8qf-218486) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Smartys Little Stars Nursery Walton, Stone · ST15 0AA ](/nursery/smartys-school-club-st15-0aa-218364) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Smartys Little Stars Nursery Stone · ST15 0AA ](/nursery/smartys-little-stars-nursery-st15-0aa-ey478854) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Mumbles Day Nursery Stone · ST15 0EQ 4.4(10 reviews) ](/nursery/mumbles-day-nursery-st15-0eq-ey369750) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Elmhurst House Day Nursery Stone · ST15 8EL 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/elmhurst-house-day-nursery-st15-8el-ey470198) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.6 mi ### Kids Planet Stone Stone · ST15 8LL ](/nursery/kids-planet-stone-st15-8ll-2833579) [See all nurseries in Stone →](/search?q=Stone) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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