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Smartys Toddler Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·2 and 4 Taverners Drive, Little Stoke, Stone, ST15 8QF · Staffordshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Smartys Day Nursery, located in Stone, Staffordshire, offers quality childcare across five distinct, age-appropriate buildings. With over two decades of experience, Smartys is the largest childcare provider in Stone, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

The nursery prioritises a nurturing and safe environment where education is delivered through engaging play, aiming to maximise learning through enjoyment. An education coordinator with early years teacher status, alongside degree-qualified staff, ensures a well-rounded and fun educational experience for all children.

Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the nursery to discuss their needs and experience firsthand the comprehensive offerings of Smartys Day Nursery.

Our ethos

Smartys Day Nursery aims to maximise learning through enjoyment, prioritising a nurturing and safe environment where education is delivered through engaging play. An education coordinator with early years teacher status and degree-qualified staff ensure a well-rounded and fun educational experience.

What it's like

Children and parents receive a warm welcome to this friendly nursery. Children quickly settle and become engrossed in their play, eagerly exploring the environment and making choices. They develop good relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure due to the time staff take to get to know them and form good attachments.

High-quality childcarePlay-based learningExperienced staffMultiple age-appropriate centres

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7:30am until 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Smartys Toddler Nursery

Last inspected 15 November 2022 · Jacqueline Coomer

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 and parents receive a warm welcome to this friendly nursery. Children quickly settle and become engrossed in their play, eagerly exploring the environment and making choices. They develop good relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure due to the time staff take to get to know them and form good attachments.

Inspector highlights

  • Children quickly settle into the routine of the day and become engrossed in their play.
  • Children enjoy being outside in the fresh air and are developing their physical skills through their enjoyment of using outdoor equipment.
  • Staff are kind, caring and experienced, supporting children
  • s varied needs effectively.
  • Children make good progress in their communication and language skills.
  • Staff are good role models and use a gentle approach to help children learn how to behave.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the planning of some activities, to help children to express their ideas and develop a wider and more varied vocabulary.
Inspection #10234341 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that staff are approachable and friendly.

They confirm that their children have developed their skills and knowledge since attending the nursery and state that they are pleased with their children's progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When children need extra help, staff arrange effective activities and support to meet their needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being outside in the fresh air. They are developing their physical skills through their enjoyment of using outdoor equipment, such as balancing beams and bikes. They also choose a variety of activities like digging and water play, and show interest in the natural world.

Inspection history

Date: February 2005

  • December 2022Good
  • November 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • November 2016Good
  • December 2013Good
  • November 2013Good
  • September 2011Requires improvement
  • August 2007Good
  • February 2005Good

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