Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare and Early Learning in Bromsgrove
Established in 1984, Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to school age. Our approach combines a safe, homely setting with experienced staff and a large outdoor area to foster holistic development. We work in partnership with parents to deliver a curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our facilities include a purpose-built outdoor classroom and a range of bespoke activities tailored to individual learning needs. With strong community ties and a focus on inclusivity, we prepare children for future educational success while celebrating their unique cultural backgrounds.Our team holds qualifications such as NVQ3 and Early Years Professional Status, ensuring expertise in early childhood education. Regular enhancements funded by Worcestershire County Council have expanded our facilities to include accessible ramps, dedicated learning zones, and sensory gardens. We maintain a small, intimate atmosphere to prioritise personal care, with capacity for 20-24 children per session. Parent testimonials highlight our friendly staff, structured environment, and effective preparation for school transitions. Committed to continuous improvement, we integrate feedback and professional partnerships to refine our practices and uphold high standards.
Services
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Wrap-Around Care
Special Educational Needs Support
Parent Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in early childhood education.
- Our curriculum is delivered by NVQ3 and Early Years Professional Status-qualified staff.
- We offer a purpose-built outdoor classroom for all-weather learning.
- Our small group sizes ensure personalised attention for every child.
- We maintain strong partnerships with parents and local schools.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Friendly staff
Safe environment
Excellent progress
Well-prepared for school
Inclusive approach
Services
Early Years Education
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, using Development Matters guidelines to support children's growth. Qualified staff deliver structured play-based learning alongside child-initiated activities. We focus on preparing children for school through literacy, numeracy, and social skills development.
Outdoor Learning
Children engage in all-weather outdoor learning across our large garden with sensory areas, balancing logs, and a mud kitchen. Forest School sessions teach risk management, while trips to local parks and museums extend experiential learning opportunities.
Wrap-Around Care
We offer flexible 3-hour sessions from 8:30-15:30 during term time, with optional early drop-off and late pickup. Parents can choose morning, afternoon, or full-day options to accommodate work schedules while maintaining continuity of care.
Special Educational Needs Support
Our staff work with parents and professionals to tailor individual education plans. We provide differentiated learning resources and environments to support children with additional needs, ensuring equal access to all activities.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain daily communication through learning diaries and regular newsletters. Stay-and-play sessions, termly events, and transition visits strengthen home-nursery connections, fostering children's emotional security and development.
People
Heather Harden
Nursery Manager
NVQ3 and Early Years Professional Status-qualified with over 20 years' experience in early childhood education. Leads curriculum development and staff training at Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery.
Natasha Harden
Deputy Manager
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education with Practitioner Options. Oversees daily operations and child welfare, implementing inclusive practices for diverse learning needs.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We cater for children aged 2 years to school age.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are Ofsted-registered with a full report available on our website.
Do you offer funded places?
Yes, we provide funded and non-funded places for 38 weeks annually.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our large outdoor area includes a sensory garden, mud kitchen, balancing logs, and all-weather learning spaces.
How do you support school transitions?
We prepare children through structured literacy, numeracy, and social skills activities aligned with EYFS requirements.
Can parents get involved?
Yes, we encourage participation through stay-and-play sessions, termly events, and regular communication.
Reviews (5)
Terii'Ann Smith
Jul 13, 2021
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Absolutely the best nursery in the area! Matilda is always welcomed with a smile by Heather and Natasha and she always leaves smiling too! Having attended for 7 months so far ,I have seen her develop so much more! The activities that are done there are fantastic ,and we are kept updated with pictures via Tapestry. It is lovely to know that my child is safe, looked after and having lots of fun!
Sarah McIntosh
Jul 11, 2021
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My daughter has attended since she was 3 and is going to graduate this week. I would highly recommend sending your child her, the staff are so caring and passionate about the work they do with the children and this comes across in all aspects of the sessions that are delivered. Parents are kept well informed and you can always approach the staff if… you have any concerns. My little girl always comes home excited from her days, talking about all she has learnt, from French, cooking, PE, forest school and loads of other exciting activities. Definitely a 5 star pre school that I would recommend
Emma Jayne Price
Feb 05, 2019
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My little boy has been attending since the age of 2.5 years he is so happy here. Learning through play and extra activities such as cooking, forest school and a little French! Very supportive team with regular updates and photos through tapestry system.
Catherine Bailey
May 20, 2017
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Absolutely amazing pre school, friendly, fun and nuturing environment. They offer a wonderful mix of acivities for children encouraging learning and development of key skills in a fun way, also helping to prepare children for the more structured routines of school x
Linsay Blick
Mar 27, 2017
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My son Alex attended a few years ago and I felt staff were very helpful, kind and genuinely interested in the children. Alex was helped a lot, particularly with transition into school. I think it speaks volumes that Alex now seven still talks about his nursery days, particularly Carol who was his key worker.
