Food
All snacks and lunches are prepared fresh daily with healthy ingredients and vegetarian options. A fresh fruit/vegetable platter is always available.
Toddlerz Day Nursery, launched in January 2015, provides high-quality care and education for children from 12 months to 8 years old. The nursery emphasises a play-based learning approach, believing that play is fundamental to childhood development and helps children gain new skills and understanding.
Their curriculum aligns with the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on children's personal development and future readiness. They aim to nurture independence and confidence through a supportive environment with experienced staff who hold a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification.
Toddlerz Day Nursery holds an "Outstanding" Ofsted grading from its initial inspection and a "Good" rating from its July 2022 inspection. They are committed to continuous improvement, with staff regularly undertaking new training courses to stay updated on the latest childcare and education practices through their membership with the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
The nursery also prioritises safety with sophisticated security systems, including CCTV and access control, ensuring a secure environment for all children.
Our ethos
Toddlerz Day Nursery's educational philosophy is rooted in a play-based learning approach, viewing play as essential for children's development of new skills and understanding. Their curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a focus on fostering independence and confidence. The nursery is committed to continuous improvement and staying current with childcare practices.
What it's like
Children and staff share very positive relationships, creating a safe and welcoming environment. Staff adapt settling-in sessions to meet individual needs, helping children to adjust quickly to the nursery. Children are encouraged to be independent and make choices about their play and activities.
Charges are based on specific session times for non-funded children aged 2 years and over. Fees vary depending on session length, with options ranging from hourly lunchtime slots to full day care. Funded children are subject to a weekly consumable contribution, and a one-off administration fee applies.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Food
All snacks and lunches are prepared fresh daily with healthy ingredients and vegetarian options. A fresh fruit/vegetable platter is always available.
Waitlist
Waiting list open for September 2026 and January 2027.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Age range
12 months to 8 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 29 July 2022 · Karen Siddons
What it's like to attend
Children and staff share very positive relationships, creating a safe and welcoming environment. Staff adapt settling-in sessions to meet individual needs, helping children to adjust quickly to the nursery. Children are encouraged to be independent and make choices about their play and activities.
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Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very positively about their experiences at the nursery. They comment that staff are very effective at settling their children in. Parents like the regular communication they receive about their child's development. They attribute their children's learning to attending the nursery, specifically their child's social skills and their competence with using English language.
Inclusion & environment
Staff know that since the COVID-19 pandemic, some children need more support when they start nursery. They adapt settling-in sessions to suit the needs of children, which helps them to settle quickly.
Children are encouraged to be physically active; they run and climb and take turns to race around the road track. Staff create opportunities for children to care for plants and grow vegetables in the nursery garden, which they can harvest for snack or lunch. Staff know that some children live in flats and may not have access to outside space, so they plan for outside play every day.
Can’t fault this nursery I’ve sent all my children there and never had a complaint about them.. the staff and office team are so pleasant and welcoming…
Read on GoogleReally good and very nice and humble teachers,I had a very good experience with this nursery for both of my children
Read on GoogleAbsolutely amazing staff and a friendly setting so their upmost for the children.
Read on GoogleYou are a wonderful team, I am happy to have met you.
Read on GoogleVery nice place :)
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Date: September 2016
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