Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Market Drayton
Established in June 1990, we are Market Drayton's pioneering private day care nursery and after-school club provider. Our facility offers age-specific care across four dedicated rooms for children aged 3 months to 11 years, maintaining a 30-year legacy of excellence. With 105 full-time places and staff ratios exceeding statutory requirements, we combine structured learning with nurturing care. Our team includes Early Years Professionals, NNEB-qualified practitioners, and SENCO-accredited specialists committed to child development.Recognised with the 'Eat Better, Move More' award and a 5/5 food hygiene rating, we prioritise nutrition through freshly prepared meals. As Ofsted-registered providers, we deliver government-funded childcare programmes and maintain strong local community ties through our Market Drayton-based staff.
Services
Day Care Nursery
After-School Club
Healthy Meal Provision
Early Years Education
Safeguarding Support
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of dedicated childcare experience in Market Drayton
- Ofsted-registered with 'Good' rating from February 2022 inspection
- Award-winning nutrition programme with 5/5 food hygiene rating
- Staff qualified to Early Years Professional and NNEB standards
- Community-integrated service with locally-based team members
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- British Heart Foundation
- School Food Trust
- Shropshire Council
Services
Day Care Nursery
Our day care nursery provides structured care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With dedicated rooms for different age groups and staff ratios exceeding statutory requirements, we ensure individual attention. The service includes government-funded childcare options and follows Ofsted-registered standards for early years development.
After-School Club
Club 5-11 offers supervised care for children aged 5-11 years before and after school. The service supports working parents with flexible hours and age-appropriate activities. Located in our purpose-built Orange Room, it maintains the same high staff-to-child ratios as our nursery provision.
Healthy Meal Provision
We provide freshly prepared meals and snacks by a qualified cook with 30+ years' experience. Our menu meets 'Eat Better, Move More' award standards and follows Early Years Foundation Stage nutrition guidelines. Dietary requirements are accommodated with individualised meal planning and allergen information.
Early Years Education
Our educational programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with qualified teachers and specialists. The curriculum focuses on developing learning skills through structured play and social interaction. Staff hold Early Years Professional Status and NNEB qualifications to ensure educational excellence.
Safeguarding Support
We maintain comprehensive safeguarding protocols with designated leads trained to SENCO standards. The service includes regular staff training updates and collaboration with local authorities. Safeguarding policies are integrated into daily operations and staff induction programmes.
People
Angela Watkiss
Nursery Director/Owner
NNEB-qualified director with 30+ years' experience in childcare leadership. Committed to maintaining high standards in early years education since founding the nursery in 1990.
Andy Watkiss
Health and Safety Officer
Co-director responsible for health and safety compliance. Has maintained operational standards at Market Drayton's first private nursery since its 1990 establishment.
Liz Watkiss
Safeguarding Lead
Designated safeguarding lead with Qualified Teacher Status. Brings specialist expertise in child protection to the management team since joining in 2019.
Deborah Loynton
Safeguarding Designate
Senior manager with Early Years Professional Status and SENCO accreditation. Has contributed to nursery leadership since 1990, specialising in special educational needs support.
Katie Nagington
Room Supervisor
Level III BTEC-qualified supervisor managing pre-school and after-school provision. Has developed age-appropriate learning activities since joining in 2015.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children aged 3 months to 11 years across four dedicated rooms with age-specific facilities and staff ratios.
Are meals included in your service?
Yes, we provide all meals and snacks prepared fresh daily by our qualified cook with 30+ years' experience.
Do you accept government childcare funding?
Yes, we accept government funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, offering up to 30 hours weekly provision during term time.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes Early Years Professionals, NNEB-qualified practitioners, NVQ Level III holders, and SENCO-accredited specialists.
How do you support children's development?
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with individualised learning plans and regular progress assessments.
Reviews (2)
Deb Cart
Aug 10, 2018
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I go to mount lane as a provider each week, the staff and management team are really friendly and you can tell that they value each and every child individually. Children are happy and the care I see from the staff is A*
Lovely place
Lovely place
Stuart Farnell
Dec 06, 2016
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Excellent staff who really put their all into make this an excellent environment for the kids. Lots of events planned throughout the year, parents get involved with the nursery as well helping plan events, how to spend funds etc. Wouldn't choose another to send my kids too.
