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Summerfields Nursery # Summerfields Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · Summerfield Nursery, Ashlands House, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7PS · Stoke-on-Trent Number of places 56 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Summerfields Nursery, located in Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. Registered in 2007, the nursery provides full-day care for children aged 0 to 10, with a capacity for 56 children and 87 currently on roll. The dedicated team of 13 childcare staff, with 10 holding Level 3 qualifications, ensures a high quality of education and care. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by staff who are extremely caring and nurturing, feeling safe and secure. They separate from parents with ease and eagerly engage with staff. Young babies have opportunities to try new experiences, such as exploring the texture of crunchy cereal mixed with gloopy cornflour and water. Older children are encouraged to be independent and practise self-care skills, such as fetching tissues, blowing their nose, and washing their hands. Nurturing environment Strong parent partnerships Engaging activities Effective SEND support Good communication skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Summerfields Nursery Last inspected 5 December 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by staff who are extremely caring and nurturing, feeling safe and secure. They separate from parents with ease and eagerly engage with staff. Young babies have opportunities to try new experiences, such as exploring the texture of crunchy cereal mixed with gloopy cornflour and water. Older children are encouraged to be independent and practise self-care skills, such as fetching tissues, blowing their nose, and washing their hands. Inspector highlights - Children are warmly welcomed and feel safe and secure, separating from parents with ease. - Staff are extremely caring and nurturing, cuddling children and asking how they are. - The provider's curriculum is sequenced to build on children's existing knowledge, with a strong emphasis on communication and language. - Staff receive training to promote early language skills and assess children's abilities to swiftly identify and address any gaps. - Effective systems ensure consistent good quality of teaching and staff access regular training for professional development. - Partnerships with parents are excellent, with parents speaking highly of the nursery and its staff. - Children enjoy lots of fresh air outdoors, including running, climbing, and riding on wheeled toys. - During the COVID pandemic, the nursery acquired an adjoining building, providing dedicated space for before and after-school children. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen teaching to differentiate for the most able children. - 2 Support less-confident staff to encourage younger children to access activities. Inspection #10235078 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204510) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Summerfields Nursery Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10235078 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204510)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347790) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=summerfields-nursery-st4-7ps-ey347790) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Good support is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use effective assessment to plan activities to promote skills in the prime areas of learning. The provider and staff have the same ambitions for all children and support their participation in activities by introducing different textures and sensory experiences. ## Parent Reviews of Summerfields Nursery 5.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKXR2m7p36U51Ce8hq17Lk0g6lMBCNSVQOx76XsqMHHqLl7Yg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) CAROLINE HISSEY 9 years ago Highly recommend Summerfields nursery. A lovely home from home nursery with friendly, knowledgeable staff who take an active role in progression with each child & actively encourage learning. 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