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Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) # Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2023) · Tom Thumb Nursery, Schoolhouse Lane, Rugeley, WS15 3BT · Staffordshire Number of places 54 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Tom Thumb Nursery, situated in Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, Staffordshire, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on high-quality care and education. The day nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 6 pm, open 48 weeks a year. They cater to different age groups, with dedicated spaces for babies and toddlers (Ducklings & Ladybirds) and older children (Caterpillars & Butterflies). The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills, helping children grow into confident and capable learners. Tom Thumb Nursery also provides wraparound care for children from Reception to Year 4 at Richard Clarke First School. The day nursery has received an 'Outstanding' rating in its latest OFSTED inspection in February 2023, highlighting its commitment to fostering a thirst for learning and ensuring children make rapid progress from their starting points. They actively partner with parents in the learning journey and provide nutritious meals and snacks, craft consumables, and specialised learning resources, all contributing to a rich and engaging environment. While they accept various government funding schemes, a daily consumable charge applies to funded sessions to cover these additional benefits. Our ethos At Tom Thumb, we are committed to providing high-quality care while remaining compliant with the Department for Education’s (DfE) statutory guidance. Our recent Outstanding OFSTED reports on our high level of care and attainment and states all children flourish in this highly professional and nurturing environment. Children develop a thirst for learning and consequently make rapid progress from their starting points. What it's like Children relish their time in this superb learning environment, are extremely happy, and have high levels of self-esteem. They are fruitfully engaged, choosing from a wide array of high-quality resources and stimulating activities. All children flourish in this highly professional and nurturing environment, developing a thirst for learning and making rapid progress. Outstanding OFSTED rating Wrap-around care Focus on learning and development Nutritious meals ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around a daily consumables fee applied only to funded sessions. This fee covers all meals, snacks, and personal care supplies like wipes, nappy cream, and sun cream. No standard session rates for non-funded hours are provided in the source text. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Daily consumable charge applies to funded sessions only. - • Consumables fee includes cooked breakfast, 2-course lunch, snacks, and drinks. - • Includes wipes, nappy cream, nappy sacks, sun cream, first aid supplies, and learning resources. - • Using Tax-Free Childcare reduces the daily out-of-pocket consumables cost to £8.80. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10264140 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212422)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427530) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.tomthumbnursery.net/) Tom Thumb Nursery, Schoolhouse Lane, Rugeley, WS15 3BT Opening hours Monday -Friday 7.45am - 6pm; Open 48 weeks of the year ## Explore day nurseries near Rugeley - [Day nurseries in Rugeley](/search?q=Rugeley) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tom-thumb-nursery-abbots-bromley-ltd-ws15-3bt-ey427530) ## Key facts Food Nutritious Meals, carefully crafted menus and healthy snacks are provided. Daily consumable charge of £11.00 includes a cooked breakfast, nutritious 2-course lunch, and two healthy snacks daily. Opening hours Monday -Friday 7.45am - 6pm; Open 48 weeks of the year Age range Babies to Year 4 (for wrap-around care) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Last inspected 22 February 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children relish their time in this superb learning environment, are extremely happy, and have high levels of self-esteem. They are fruitfully engaged, choosing from a wide array of high-quality resources and stimulating activities. All children flourish in this highly professional and nurturing environment, developing a thirst for learning and making rapid progress. Inspector highlights - The dedicated managers and staff have high expectations for all children, and the rich, well-sequenced curriculum is a major strength. - Staff receive excellent supervision, support, and training, enhancing the quality of their teaching and children's learning. - The management team has developed a superior approach to self-assessment, involving staff, parents, and children in evaluation. - Staff skilfully extend children's learning through excellent use of open questioning, resulting in confident communicators. - Staff make excellent use of their close connections with the local community, facilitating learning experiences like visits to the fire station and participation in local traditions. Inspection #10264140 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212422) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents overwhelmingly sing the praises of the staff and talk about the exceptional progress their children make during their time at the nursery. “ > Parents comment that their children bring this knowledge home and say they provide commentary during mealtimes about what is healthy for them. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff work diligently with parents and other professionals to ensure that targeted interventions are in place for children with special education needs and/or disabilities. All activities are sensitively adapted to ensure inclusion, allowing all children to flourish. Outdoor space Children benefit from excellent opportunities to engage in physical activities, indoors and outdoors. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: November 2011 - February 2023 Outstanding - June 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) ### What is Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd? ### Does Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd? ### What age range does Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd cater for? ### Does Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd provide meals? ### What is unique about the curriculum at Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd? ### How does Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? ### How can I contact Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd? ## About the setting Tom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd registered in 2011. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year, from 7.45am to 6pm. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff, with two holding qualified teacher status and 16 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 to level 6. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and fouryear-old children. 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