Business Details
44 Years
experience
Welcome to Toddlers-In Nursery School
We are Toddlers-In Nursery School, a family-run nursery established in 1982, dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for children aged two to five years. Our team of hardworking, passionate, and highly qualified teachers create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children learn through play, develop independence, and build strong social foundations. We tailor learning to individual needs through Key Person relationships, ensuring every child feels secure and happy. With a strong focus on Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE), we prioritise emotional development alongside academic foundations.As a community-focused nursery, we actively build partnerships with families, local businesses, and services to enrich our offerings. Our commitment to excellence was recently recognised with the Early Years Quality Standards Gold Award, and our Nursery Manager holds a Doctorate in Education. We welcome families to visit, meet our team, and experience our vibrant learning environment firsthand.
Services
Nursery Education
Early Years Curriculum
PSHE Development
Community Partnerships
Flexible Term Time
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of family-run nursery experience since 1982
- Our teachers are highly qualified with specialist early years expertise
- We provide individualised learning through dedicated Key Person relationships
- We hold the prestigious Early Years Quality Standards Gold Award
- Our Nursery Manager holds a Doctorate in Education leadership
Associations and certifications
- Early Years Quality Standards Gold Award
Services
Nursery Education
Our nursery education programme delivers tailored learning experiences for children aged 2-5 through play-based activities. Qualified teachers create stimulating environments that foster cognitive development while building social skills. We implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to ensure comprehensive development in communication, physical coordination, and emotional intelligence.
PSHE Development
Personal, Social, and Health Education forms a core part of our curriculum. Through structured activities and guided interactions, children develop self-esteem, independence, and positive relationships. Our approach combines emotional literacy with practical life skills to prepare children for future educational settings and social environments.
Community Partnerships
We actively cultivate relationships with local businesses, schools, and community organisations to enhance learning opportunities. These partnerships provide real-world experiences through visits, shared projects, and collaborative events that enrich our curriculum and strengthen community connections for both children and families.
People
Dr Victoria Horsnall
Nursery Manager
Dr Horsnall leads our nursery with over 20 years of early years education experience. She holds a Doctorate in Education and oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, and quality assurance. Her leadership has earned us the Early Years Quality Standards Gold Award.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children aged two to five years for our nursery education programme.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our teaching team are highly qualified with specialist early years education credentials, including our Nursery Manager who holds a Doctorate in Education.
How do you support child development?
We use play-based learning combined with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on communication, physical development, and social-emotional growth through individualised Key Person relationships.
What awards have you received?
We have been awarded the Early Years Quality Standards Gold Award for excellence in early childhood education provision.
