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Children 1St @ Acorns

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent, ST10 4JJ

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

140 children

Key details

Capacity

140 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Children 1St @ Acorns was inspected by Ofsted on 25 June 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children feel safe and secure in this warm and welcoming setting. The highly engaging environment sparks children's curiosity and helps them to develop a love of learning. There is a strong emphasis on outdoor play and the use of natural resources."

Key strengths

  • Staff carefully select books to enhance children's learning across the curriculum.
  • Children are provided with meaningful opportunities to develop their skills.
  • The newly formed leadership team demonstrates a clear vision for the setting's future direction.
  • The setting promotes an inclusive atmosphere where every child is seen and celebrated.
  • Parents and carers describe staff as welcoming and approachable.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen staff interactions to consistently provide children with engaging and stimulating activities across all age ranges and all areas of the curriculum
  • enhance the monitoring of staff's practice to identify areas for development and support them to continue to build on their skills and knowledge.
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Location

Draycott Road, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent, ST10 4JJ

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