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Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Staffordshire
Mumbles Day Nursery operates two exceptional childcare settings in Staffordshire, nestled within the historic Harrowby Estate in Sandon and the vibrant market town of Stone. Our dedicated team nurtures children aged 0 to 5 through tailored early years education, complemented by immersive outdoor learning experiences at Forest Schools. We employ a structured key person system to ensure each child receives personalized attention, fostering strong emotional bonds between staff, children, and families. Recognized by Ofsted as Outstanding in Sandon and Good in Stone, our nurseries combine rural heritage with modern educational practices.The team maintains transparent communication with parents, providing daily updates on children's progress while offering flexible nursery education funding options. With purpose-built facilities featuring age-specific rooms and extensive outdoor spaces, we create stimulating environments where children develop social, cognitive, and physical skills. Our commitment to quality extends to nutritious home-cooked meals and accommodating additional care requirements when needed.
Services
Childcare for 0-5 Years
Forest School Programs
Key Person System
Nursery Education Funding
Flexible Care Options
Highlights and features
- We offer Forest School programs in unique outdoor settings
- Our key person system ensures personalized care and development
- We provide flexible Nursery Education funding options
- Our staff maintain strong bonds with children and parents
- We have Ofsted-rated outstanding and good facilities
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted Outstanding
- Ofsted Good
What people say
Genuine bond between staff and children
Fantastic nursery setting
Loves spending time outside
Supportive key workers
Excellent home-cooked meals
Services
Childcare for 0-5 Years
Our age-specific rooms cater to children from infancy to school age, with dedicated spaces for Bumble Room (0-2 years), Trundle Room (2-3 years), and Rumble Room (3-5 years). Each environment promotes developmental milestones through structured activities and free play. Our staff implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum while maintaining individualized care plans.
Forest School Programs
Weekly Forest School sessions utilize our extensive rural grounds to deliver nature-based education. Children engage in supervised outdoor activities that develop physical coordination, environmental awareness, and problem-solving skills. These programs operate year-round, with appropriate equipment and safety protocols ensuring continuous learning in natural settings.
Key Person System
Each child receives a dedicated key worker responsible for their emotional wellbeing and developmental progress. This system ensures consistent communication with families through daily updates and learning journey documentation. Staff maintain continuity through tandem key working arrangements during absences, providing stable relationships for children's security.
Nursery Education Funding
We administer Nursery Education funding for children aged 3 and over, offering both term-time and stretched funding options. This flexibility allows families to customize care schedules according to their needs while accessing government-supported early education provision. Our team assists with funding applications and eligibility assessments.
Flexible Care Options
Our nurseries accommodate varying family requirements through adaptable booking patterns. Parents can arrange additional days as needed while maintaining core attendance. Operating hours and funding utilization can be adjusted to suit individual circumstances, supported by responsive communication with nursery management teams.
People
Sam
Operations and Compliance Manager
Sam holds a Foundation Degree in Babies and Young Children, overseeing operational standards across both nursery locations. With extensive experience in childcare compliance, Sam ensures regulatory adherence while maintaining educational quality across all age-specific programs.
Eve
Manager
Eve, a BA Hons graduate in Education and Early Childhood Studies, manages daily nursery operations. Her expertise in early years pedagogy shapes curriculum implementation and staff development programs, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality childcare services across both settings.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years across three dedicated rooms: Bumble Room (0-2 years), Trundle Room (2-3 years), and Rumble Room (3-5 years).
How do you support child development?
Our key person system ensures individualized attention, while Forest School programs and structured activities promote physical, social, and cognitive development in accordance with Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines.
What are your operating hours?
We operate daily with flexible booking options. Emergency contact numbers are available 24/7, and specific nursery hours can be obtained by contacting our Stone or Sandon locations directly.
Do you offer government-funded places?
Yes, we administer Nursery Education funding for children aged 3 and over, with options for term-time or stretched funding arrangements to suit family needs.
How do you communicate with parents?
Key workers provide daily updates on children's progress, with formal learning journey documentation maintained. Parents receive regular communication through our transparent reporting system and tandem key working arrangements.
