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The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Stoke

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·104 Hartshill Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7LT · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

The Orange Tree Day Nursery in Stoke, located on Hartshill Road, is a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, play, and learn. This "hidden gem" offers an innovative balance of indoor and outdoor play, with expansive outdoor spaces for gardening, nature-inspired activities, and learning experiences that foster confidence and a connection to the natural world.

The interior provides cosy, welcoming rooms designed for imaginative play, creativity, and early learning, all supported by a team of experienced and caring staff. The nursery prides itself on its home-from-home atmosphere, ensuring children feel safe, happy, and confident.

With a strong emphasis on outdoor adventures, children develop resilience and a lifelong love for the outdoors. The nursery also highlights its Parent Partnership approach, aiming to build strong relationships between home and nursery through open communication, practical guidance, and settling-in support, ensuring every child thrives.

Our ethos

The Orange Tree Day Nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages children's exploration, play, and learning. They emphasise an innovative balance of indoor and outdoor experiences, fostering confidence and a connection to the natural world through nature-inspired activities and outdoor adventures. The nursery also values a strong Parent Partnership, built on open communication and support, to ensure each child thrives.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and settled in this nurturing environment. Staff know the children well and use this knowledge to support their emotional needs. Staff provide stimulating activities that reflect children's interests and support their development across all areas of learning, including opportunities to use their imagination and explore the outdoors.

Expansive outdoor spacesNature-inspired playHome-from-home atmosphereParent Partnership approach

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Mon - Fri from 7:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 8 July 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 are happy, safe and settled in this nurturing environment. Staff know the children well and use this knowledge to support their emotional needs. Staff provide stimulating activities that reflect children's interests and support their development across all areas of learning, including opportunities to use their imagination and explore the outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team is committed to continuous improvement, demonstrating a clear understanding of the setting's strengths and areas for development.
  • Staff receive regular training and support, enhancing their practice and ensuring their well-being is a priority.
  • Children benefit from a wide variety of fresh, healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks, promoting positive healthy eating habits.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good, with staff engaging with professionals and using different strategies.
  • Staff understand their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe, regularly completing headcounts and ensuring secure premises.

Areas to develop

  • 1offer further support and monitoring of staff teaching practice, so that they implement the curriculum clearly and in a way that builds on what children already know and can do
  • 2enhance the use of mealtimes, so that children benefit from meaningful interactions that support their early language.
Inspection #10410853 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff engage with other professionals and use different strategies to support children's learning. Staff respond to challenging situations well and are calm and clear in their approach to children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunities for children to use their imagination and explore the outdoors. Children enjoy exploring nature, engaging in physical play and participating in outdoor learning experiences.

EAL / language support

Children with English as an additional language are supported effectively. Parents are actively involved in supporting language development, and staff encourage them to share key words from their home language. Staff use clear communication, gestures and visual resources to help children understand and feel included.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 July 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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