Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Stoke On Trent
At Little Potters Nursery, we provide quality childcare for children from birth to five, fostering independence and a love for learning. Our experienced team, including qualified professionals up to doctoral level, follows a play-based 'Home from Home' approach, ensuring each child's individual needs are met. We prioritise emotional wellbeing, creating secure attachments through a key-person system and small group settings. Our curriculum integrates child-led play with structured adult-led activities, promoting holistic development in literacy, numeracy, and social skills.With daily outdoor learning and a focus on inclusivity, we prepare children for school while celebrating their unique characters. Our open-door policy allows parents to observe our practices firsthand, and our rigorous staff training ensures consistent, high-quality care. We are committed to safeguarding and building strong partnerships with families, valuing parents as their children's first educators. Located in Stoke On Trent, we offer flexible hours from 7am-6pm, Monday to Friday, with a dedicated team qualified in paediatric first aid.
Services
Daycare
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Special Educational Needs Support
Parent Partnerships
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with qualifications up to doctoral level
- Play-based 'Home from Home' learning environment
- Open-door policy for parental observation
- Low staff turnover with rigorous training
- Daily outdoor learning in all weathers
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Fantastic setting
Brilliant staff
Caring and affectionate
Excellent school readiness
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Daycare
Full-day care for children aged 0-5 with flexible hours from 7am-6pm. Our qualified team provides nurturing support through structured routines and free play. Services include sleep, feeding, and developmental activities tailored to individual needs.
Early Years Education
School readiness programme integrating literacy, numeracy, and social skills through play. Activities include role-play, storytelling, and creative exploration. Children develop confidence and problem-solving abilities in preparation for formal education.
Outdoor Learning
Daily outdoor activities in all weathers, including gardening, sports, and imaginative play. Children explore natural environments, build resilience, and learn about sustainability through hands-on experiences in our secure garden space.
Special Educational Needs Support
Tailored care for children with additional needs, led by a master's-qualified SENDCo. We implement individualised plans and collaborate with external specialists to ensure inclusive learning and emotional support.
Parent Partnerships
Collaborative approach with regular progress updates and home-visit opportunities. Parents receive storybooks for shared reading and participate in transition meetings to ensure continuity between nursery and home environments.
People
Melanie
Co-Owner
Co-founder with decades of nursery experience, Melanie ensures high standards through rigorous staff training and a family-centred approach. Her leadership focuses on emotional wellbeing and educational excellence.
Nigel
Co-Owner
Co-founder committed to quality childcare, Nigel oversees operational practices and staff development. He prioritises creating a 'Home from Home' environment that supports children's individual learning journeys.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from birth to five years old, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. We are closed on weekends and bank holidays.
How do you support school readiness?
Our curriculum combines play-based learning with structured activities to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills essential for school transition.
Can parents visit the nursery?
Yes, we have an open-door policy allowing unannounced visits to observe our practices in action, subject to our safeguarding policy.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes professionals qualified from Level 2 up to doctoral level, with all staff holding paediatric first aid certification.
How do you handle special educational needs?
We have a master's-qualified SENDCo who creates individualised plans and collaborates with external specialists to support inclusive learning.
