--- title: "Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stretton-lodge-day-nursery-forest-school-st19-9lj-ey491121 description: "Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.5/5 from 16 reviews. See fees, opening hours and photos. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 4.5 (16 Google reviews) · School Lane, Stretton, ST19 9LJ · Staffordshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Staffordshire ## About this day nursery Stretton Lodge Pre-School and Day Nursery, located in Stretton, ST19 9LJ, provides a nurturing environment for children from birth to four years old. Registered in 2015, the day nursery operates Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year, with sessions running from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm. The dedicated manager and staff foster a happy and welcoming atmosphere, prioritising children's well-being and development. Children quickly settle in, forming positive bonds with their key person and staff, who provide abundant encouragement and praise. The nursery focuses on individual interests, with activities like inviting a local farmer to bring a tractor for children to explore. Daily forest school sessions offer unique learning experiences, such as planting and harvesting fruit and vegetables, managing risks, climbing trees, and observing duck eggs hatch into ducklings. The committed staff ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points, developing an understanding of diverse cultures, faiths, and the world around them. What it's like Children settle quickly into the nursery and enthusiastically explore the interesting toys and resources that capture their curiosity. They happily separate from their parents and excitedly greet staff and their friends. Children build positive bonds with their key person and staff, which helps children to feel safe and secure. Children receive cuddles and reassurance from the attentive staff when needed. Staff act as excellent role models. Strong bonds with staff Individual interests fostered Daily forest school Positive learning environment Good progress for all children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 48 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.45pm. Term time / All Year Mixed Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School Last inspected 10 May 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly and explore interesting toys and resources with enthusiasm. - Children build positive bonds with their key person and staff, feeling secure and safe. - Staff act as excellent role models, providing encouragement and praise. - Children develop a keen interest in tractors and have opportunities to see one in action. - Children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Children participate in daily forest school sessions, learning about nature and managing risks. - The manager is passionate and dedicated, working closely with staff to monitor teaching quality. - The manager and staff build effective partnerships with parents, sharing information verbally and via an online learning journey. Areas to develop - 1 build on children's independence skills and encourage children to take responsibility and care for their environment and equipment, including tidying away toys and resources they are no longer using - 2 strengthen the curriculum for mathematics and develop staff's confidence in challenging older children's mathematical understanding as they play, to help children to make even more progress in this area of learning. Inspection #10236687 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186196) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children take part in daily forest school sessions. They help staff to plant and harvest fruit and vegetables, learn to assess and manage risks, climb trees and toast marshmallows. They also have opportunities to learn about nature and life cycles, including watching duck eggs hatch and preparing food for ducklings. ## Google Reviews of Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School 4.5 (16 Google reviews) Gemma Fletcher 6 months ago My little girl has been going to Stretton Lodge since March this year since she was just 10 months old and they have been amazing. I cannot fault them, my experience has been brilliant. Helena the new owner is fantastic and was really comforting and helpful to begin with knowing how hard it was for me as a mother to go back to work and send my daughter to nursery. All of the staff are brilliant and the way my little girl has developed since being there is just phenomenal, she's now almost 18 months old and can say and do so many things/words i never thought would be possible this young. Everything is updated on the Famly app which gives me peace of mind every day. Thank you Stretton Lodge. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201TVJreGlRa2xNUXpWWWF6RnJNVXByVkVJdFZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a77c19d62b563:0x664fc1b117608d53) Adam Fletcher 8 months ago I couldn’t be happier with Stratton Lodge nursery! The staff are warm, caring, and really take the time to get to know each child. The activities are fun and educational, and it’s clear how much effort goes into creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment. My daughter is always excited to go in the morning. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kSlVHdGhiMDFOY1hFMWREUlNVbUZtTjJGNVUxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a77c19d62b563:0x664fc1b117608d53) Claire Downing-Booth a year ago My daughter has been at this nursery for three months now, and she seems really happy here. The staff are all lovely and have really helped her settle in. We viewed a couple of other nurseries nearby, but this was our favourite by far due to the large outside space and general feel. The baby room has been given a brilliant upgrade since then too! We're so happy we chose Stretton Lodge! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzaklhSTJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a77c19d62b563:0x664fc1b117608d53) Hayley Taylor a year ago My daughter has attended Stretton Lodge from 9 months old and loves it. She is currently 2 years old and thriving. The staff are caring, nurturing, and honest, and do their best for every child. We are fortunate they have their own forest school which my daughter absolutely loves. Helena the owner is brilliant, very approachable and her door is always open. Brilliant nursery Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURINmYyUHdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a77c19d62b563:0x664fc1b117608d53) Alexandra Shore a year ago My son absolutely loves this nursery. And my eldest son went here as well many years ago & loved it. Courtney, becky & all other staff are lovely. The outdoor space is amazing you don't get that with many nurserys. New manager is lovely and done amazing with refurbishment of rooms. Very modern. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBdzR1eEJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a77c19d62b563:0x664fc1b117608d53) Reviews from Google for Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7372324081374367059&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2016 - May 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School ### What stands out in the nursery's strengths? ### What outdoor learning does the nursery offer? ### Does Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School take babies? ### What type of early years setting is Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stretton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School. - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### The Little Big Nursery At St. Dominic's Stafford · ST19 9BA 5.0(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-little-big-nursery-at-st-dominic-s-st19-9ba-2529670 - Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Nelly's Nursery Penkridge · ST19 5DR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nelly-s-nursery-st19-5dr-ey221653 - Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Country Kids Day Nursery Bishops Wood · ST19 9AP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/country-kids-day-nursery-st19-9ap-ey251062 - Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Taylor's Tots Nursery Stafford · ST18 9AD 4.6(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/taylor-s-tots-nursery-st18-9ad-2553561 - Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### ABC Early Learning & Childcare Centre UK Wolverhampton · WV8 1EP 4.2(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abc-early-learning-childcare-centre-uk-ltd-wv8-1ep - Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### ABC Early Learning & Childcare Centre UK Wolverhampton · WV10 6AU 3.4(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abc-early-learning-childcare-centre-uk-ltd-wv10-6au See all nurseries in Stretton →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Stretton ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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