Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Newcastle
Established in 1990, Croft Nursery is a Victorian property offering a home-from-home environment for children aged 6 weeks to school age. Our nursery, rated 'OUTSTANDING' by OFSTED in September 2023, prioritises safety, happiness, and holistic development. We maintain a structured approach to care and education, with age-specific rooms and a 1:3 staffing ratio in baby and toddler areas. Our team of fully qualified Level 3 nursery nurses, trained in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding, ensures high standards of care.Nutritious meals are prepared on-site by an experienced cook, accommodating all dietary needs. The secure garden with a covered play area supports outdoor learning year-round. Proximity to Royal Stoke Hospital and Newcastle town centre enhances accessibility by car or public transport. Our open-door policy allows unannounced visits, fostering transparency and parental engagement.
Services
Baby Room
Toddler Room
Older Toddler Room
Pre-school Room
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Established nursery since 1990 with OFSTED 'OUTSTANDING' rating
- Fully qualified Level 3 nursery nurses with Paediatric First Aid training
- Secure outdoor play area with weather protection
- Nutritious home-cooked meals prepared on-site
- Close partnerships with Royal Stoke Hospital and local schools
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Lovely attentive staff
Amazing environment
Supportive throughout process
Encourage personal interests
Exemplary behaviour management
Services
Baby Room
Our Baby Room provides a secure, stimulating environment for children aged 0-1 year. With a 1:3 staffing ratio, qualified nurses ensure individual attention. Key workers form strong bonds to support emotional development, while sensory play activities promote early learning milestones in a homely setting.
Toddler Room
Designed for 1-2 year olds, this room encourages confident walking and exploration. Staff create engaging environments for physical development, with structured play sessions fostering social skills. Key worker systems maintain emotional security during this transitional stage of rapid growth and discovery.
Older Toddler Room
Catering to 2-3 year olds, this space focuses on independence and peer interaction. Activities build confidence through play while maintaining emotional security via key worker relationships. The 1:4 staffing ratio ensures balanced group dynamics and individualised attention for developing skills.
Pre-school Room
Preparing 3-5 year olds for formal education, this room emphasizes literacy and numeracy through play-based learning. With a 1:8 staffing ratio, children develop self-help skills in a letter-and-number-rich environment while maintaining emotional security through consistent key worker relationships.
People
Mary
Nursery Owner
With over 30 years' experience in early years education, Mary established Croft Nursery in 1990. She oversees operations while maintaining close relationships with staff and families, ensuring the nursery's values of care and educational excellence are upheld.
Helen
Nursery Manager
Helen manages daily operations with 15 years' experience in childcare leadership. She implements OFSTED-compliant practices and staff training programs, maintaining the nursery's 'OUTSTANDING' rating through rigorous quality standards and parent engagement initiatives.
Jayne
Deputy Manager
Jayne supports nursery operations with specialist expertise in early years curriculum development. She coordinates staff training in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding, ensuring consistent delivery of educational activities across all age groups.
Victoria
Nursery Cook
Victoria prepares nutritious meals using locally sourced ingredients, accommodating all dietary requirements. With food safety certification, she creates balanced menus that support children's growth while making meal times enjoyable and educational.
Questions
What OFSTED rating does Croft Nursery hold?
Croft Nursery received an 'OUTSTANDING' rating from OFSTED in September 2023, reflecting exceptional care and educational standards.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering childcare for 51 weeks annually.
Do you provide meals for children?
Yes, we prepare nutritious home-cooked meals on-site using locally sourced ingredients, accommodating all dietary requirements.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff are Level 3 qualified nursery nurses with Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Safety certifications.
Can I visit without an appointment?
Yes, we have an open-door policy for unannounced visits, except between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM during lunch and sleep times.
How do you support children's learning?
We use age-appropriate rooms with structured play activities aligned to Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines, fostering holistic development through secure key worker relationships.
Reviews (2)
John Madeley
Nov 03, 2018
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Best nursery around by far lovely staff my daughter has learned so much would never choose another nursery if there was more stars Id give it !!!!
Lucy Barton
Jun 07, 2017
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The Croft is a great nursery. The staff are professional, friendly and take great care of the children in their care. My oldest daughter attended and my youngest is about to start there and knowing that she is being looked after by the staff at The Croft will make going back to work much easier!!!
