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Patient, kind, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, caring and fun! The staff are incredible and always keep you updated, outstanding communication between parents and staff.\n\nTheir policies are always putting the children’s best interests first and this shows with how happy they are.\n\nAfter a very long settling in period, taken completely at my child’s pace, I arrived to collect him to find him smiling from ear to ear dancing away ❤️ speaks volumes of how happy and comfortable he is there now.", "datePublished": "2023-03-23T16:13:32.600215Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maryiam Fatima" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing Staff that put in so much care, thought and structure programmes for our children to progress in the early stages of their lives.\n\nAll my children went here and im so happy i chose this nursury to the rest of the nursuries in the area. Very grateful for the time and effort that the staff put into our children. The staff are a huge credit to their business and also they are great assets for the company. AMAZING and PHENOMINAL Work from these guys i couldnt of picked a better nursury. 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Tortoise Nursery # Tortoise Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 7 Wrekin Professional Centre, Holyhead Road, TELFORD, TF1 2EH · Telford and Wrekin Number of places 42 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Telford and Wrekin 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 Tortoise Nursery, established in September 2000 by Joy Francis, offers high-quality childcare focusing on a nurturing environment where children can thrive at their own pace. Emphasising individuality, the nursery employs a team of dedicated professionals. The setting is divided into a Baby and Toddler Room for children aged 3 to 30 months, which promotes interactive and sensory learning with a limited use of plastic toys to encourage authentic exploration. The Preschool caters to children from 30 months onwards, focusing on outdoor learning, building independence, and social skills through a mix of ages to foster empathy and responsibility. The nursery champions outdoor learning with a secure area featuring a mud kitchen and natural materials for imaginative and risk-taking play, alongside a weekly Forest School experience. Their educational approach is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles, advocating for learning through play and experience both indoors and outdoors. The staff, all qualified from level 2-5 in Early Years, hold first aid and food hygiene certifications, and have undergone DBS checks, prioritising child-initiated learning over extensive paperwork. What it's like Children thrive at this inspirational nursery. They are greeted warmly by friendly and welcoming staff. The nursery team nurtures strong relationships with children and their families, which helps children settle well and be ready to learn. Small, friendly setting Child-initiated learning Forest School experience ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around an optional daily charge for extras and an hourly rate for additional care. The optional extras charge covers daily meals, snacks, and non-food consumables, while extra-curricular activities are billed separately. Additional hours outside funded hours are charged hourly. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Optional extras charge includes breakfast, lunch, tea, personal care items, medication creams, and craft materials. - Extra-curricular activities are charged on an 'as and when' basis with prior parental agreement. - Additional hours beyond a child's funded entitlement are billed at an hourly rate. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Age range 3 to 30 months (Baby and Toddler Room), from 30 months (Preschool) Term time / All Year All Year Established 2000 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tortoise Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10279739 Lead inspector Juliette Freeman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214353)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/208279) 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 ](http://www.tortoisenursery.co.uk/) 7 Wrekin Professional Centre, Holyhead Road, TELFORD, TF1 2EH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.52196/52.69425/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near TELFORD - [Day nurseries in TELFORD](/search?q=TELFORD) - [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=tortoise-nursery-tf1-2eh-208279) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tortoise Nursery Last inspected 17 March 2023 · Juliette Freeman 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 thrive at this inspirational nursery. They are greeted warmly by friendly and welcoming staff. The nursery team nurtures strong relationships with children and their families, which helps children settle well and be ready to learn. Inspector highlights - Staff expertly highlight gaps in learning and are proactive in planning exciting activities to support progress. - Staff are passionate about what they do. They extend children's experiences beautifully as they offer fascinating, intriguing and exciting activities in a well-organised, child-led play environment. - Staff understand about child development and know their children extremely well. They quickly respond to children's interests to challenge and extend learning. - Leaders have a clear and focused vision for the nursery. The clear curriculum intent is understood by all staff and is evident in daily practice. - Speech and language development are a priority and the manager leads staff well in supporting children. Inspection #10279739 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214353) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they are very happy with the nursery. > They appreciate that their children are content and enjoy nursery life. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Sensitive and timely interventions are effective in supporting progress for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and where there are concerns about communication and language development. The team works closely with other professionals to ensure a consistent and focused approach. Outdoor space Children deepen their learning in the exciting and absorbing environment. While outdoors, toddlers are helped to set out a simple obstacle course using a plank of wood and two shallow crates, successfully balancing and moving across this with increasing skill. ## Parent Reviews of Tortoise Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKkvIdQ7hRkwwjApnM38DmNKQYcUbwHGXhGJDpr4b6qmv7FRoA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Steph Carter 3 years ago Cannot recommend this nursery enough. Patient, kind, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, caring and fun! The staff are incredible and always keep you updated, outstanding communication between parents and staff. Their policies are always putting the children’s best interests first and this shows with how happy they are. After a very long settling in period, taken completely at my child’s pace, I arrived to collect him to find him smiling from ear to ear dancing away ❤️ speaks volumes of how happy and comfortable he is there now. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSaU1xVHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a82177a7e27f7:0xc3d4b5353b7a24d0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK39FM-qeOy2g1pA2w7C9DQsBjsD5F2dmpVzGnVJerteBSn4w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Maryiam Fatima 6 years ago Amazing Staff that put in so much care, thought and structure programmes for our children to progress in the early stages of their lives. All my children went here and im so happy i chose this nursury to the rest of the nursuries in the area. Very grateful for the time and effort that the staff put into our children. The staff are a huge credit to their business and also they are great assets for the company. AMAZING and PHENOMINAL Work from these guys i couldnt of picked a better nursury. Thanks to all the staff that worked so hard with my children. 👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURrMWVhWE9nEAE!2m1!1s0x487a82177a7e27f7:0xc3d4b5353b7a24d0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWv2xrNbWZi38wC4AojMwOWC22lpEq0PHr9pUCRkBALIZpt8CRGqQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Rob Slack 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCcHJIYlB3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a82177a7e27f7:0xc3d4b5353b7a24d0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUZ3Odazs7ZVnhgwewqhmGLJ-h7etI-nohfnni89Za9DJiu7Ag=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Molly Warr 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MDRuZklnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a82177a7e27f7:0xc3d4b5353b7a24d0) Reviews from Google for Tortoise Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14111102772694361296&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2007 - April 2023 Outstanding - March 2023 Outstanding - August 2017 Good - August 2017 Good - May 2014 Good - April 2014 Good - December 2013 Inadequate - November 2013 Inadequate - May 2010 Good - April 2010 Good - August 2007 Good - May 2007 Good ## Frequently asked about Tortoise Nursery ### What curriculum approach does Tortoise Nursery use? ### What do parents say about Tortoise Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Tortoise Nursery? ### How does Tortoise Nursery support children with SEND? ### Is Tortoise Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### Which area does Tortoise Nursery serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in TELFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tortoise Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Little Seeds Telford Telford · TF1 1QX 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-seeds-telford-tf1-1qx-2865296) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Smiley Faces Day Nursery Telford · TF1 2JA 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/smiley-faces-day-nursery-ltd-tf1-2ja-ey292008) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Daisy Chain at Wrekin Prep Wellington · TF1 3LB ](/nursery/daisy-chain-at-wrekin-prep-tf1-3lb-ey340401) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Honeybuns Day Nursery Telford · TF1 3DS ](/nursery/honeybuns-day-nursery-tf1-3ds-ey542850) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Dothill Pre-School and Childcare Telford · TF1 3JB ](/nursery/dothill-pre-school-and-childcare-tf1-3jb-ey398358) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kids Planet Apley Telford · TF1 6UL 4.2(19 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-apley-tf1-6ul-2758539) [See all nurseries in TELFORD →](/search?q=TELFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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