Business Details
Trusted Childcare Centre in Coventry
At Tiddlers Nursery, we are deeply committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children's curiosity and individuality drive their learning journey. Our team has cultivated a unique approach rooted in the Curiosity Approach, emphasizing loose parts, authentic objects, and open-ended resources to ignite creativity and problem-solving skills. Since establishing our nursery in Wyken, Coventry, we have prioritized creating spaces that promote independence, resilience, and emotional security, ensuring each child feels valued and empowered.Our staff, with extensive early years experience, are dedicated to building strong partnerships with families, recognizing parents as children's first educators. We strive to provide a seamless blend of structured learning and free exploration, supported by on-site nutritious meals and personalized care tailored to each child's needs.
Services
Nursery Services
Preschool Education
Funded Places
Tax-Free Childcare
Food Services
SEND Support
Settling-In Sessions
Home Visits
Parent Partnerships
Curiosity Approach
Highlights and features
- We implement the Curiosity Approach to foster creativity and problem-solving.
- Our experienced team specializes in early years education and SEND support.
- We build strong partnerships with families to meet each child's unique needs.
- On-site cook provides nutritious meals included in nursery fees.
- Settling-in sessions and home visits ensure smooth transitions for new families.
What people say
Nurturing environment
Experienced staff
Creative curriculum
Nutritious meals
Strong family partnerships
Services
Nursery Services
Our nursery provides full-day care for infants and toddlers, focusing on self-directed play and emotional development. Skilled practitioners guide children through sensory experiences using natural and open-ended resources, fostering independence in a safe, stimulating environment.
Preschool Education
Structured preschool programs follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum with a curiosity-driven approach. Children engage in themed activities that develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills through hands-on exploration and collaborative play in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
SEND Support
Our SENCO coordinates tailored support for children with additional needs, implementing individualized learning plans and working closely with external specialists. The accessible environment and small group settings ensure all children receive personalized attention to reach their full potential.
On-Site Catering
Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared daily by our in-house chef, meeting dietary requirements while introducing diverse flavors. Menus follow seasonal availability and include breakfast, two-course lunches, and afternoon tea with fresh fruit and homemade baked goods included in fees.
Funding Support
We help families access government childcare funding for two-, three-, and four-year-olds, including Early Years Pupil Premium and tax-free childcare schemes. Our team provides guidance on eligibility criteria and application processes to maximize financial support options.
People
Michelle Wolstenholme
Co Owner and Manager
With ten years of childminding experience and a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Michelle transitioned her successful home-based nursery into Tiddlers. She leads the implementation of the Curiosity Approach and oversees daily operations.
Tara Matthews
Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator
Tara brings over 15 years of specialist experience in early years SEND provision. As Deputy Manager, she ensures inclusive practices across all rooms and coordinates individualized support plans for children with additional needs.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 6 months up to school age, with dedicated room spaces for different developmental stages.
Are meals included in the fees?
All meals and snacks are included, featuring freshly prepared breakfast, two-course lunches, and afternoon tea with vegetarian options available.
Can I arrange a pre-enrolment visit?
Yes, we offer settling-in sessions and optional home visits to help children transition comfortably into our care.
Do you accept funded childcare vouchers?
We support tax-free childcare schemes and process government funding claims for eligible three and four-year-olds.
How do you support children's learning?
Our curriculum follows the Curiosity Approach using open-ended resources to nurture creativity, problem-solving, and independent thinking through child-led play.
What SEN support is available?
Our dedicated SENCO provides individualized learning plans, collaborates with external specialists, and ensures environmental accessibility for children with additional needs.
Reviews (3)
Emily Hoppy
Feb 13, 2021
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Brilliant set up. COVID measures A+. Staff attentive, committed and human. Our girls love their days at Tiddlers and come home happy and exhausted. They speak fondly of the team and their friendliness and any issues between kids is dealt with quickly and compassionately. Really like the updates on the app and that my kids will eat vegetables at least 3 x per week 😂
Jenni Burns
Feb 07, 2021
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Deciding on childcare for my premature twins was exceptionally difficult. At 9 months old they were barely the size of 4/5 month olds, and both having specific needs for their diets and physical delays. Tiddlers nursery made our family so welcome and listened to all of our concerns and have always worked with us to find positive solutions. The twins have been with tiddlers for 5 months now and have managed so well at meeting their milestones. They love it here and we love sending them, we are so happy we found Tiddlers!
Laura Thompson
Jan 02, 2021
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Tiddlers is a beautiful nursery, the staff are all very friendly and great at what they do! My daughter attended tiddlers before I began working there.. and never had any problems! Highly recommend! ❤️
