Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare in Telford
Established in 1993, ABC Day Nursery has been delivering exceptional childcare across Telford for nearly three decades. As a family-run group of four Ofsted Outstanding-rated nurseries, we pioneered the Curiosity Approach in Shropshire, fostering environments where children thrive through play-based learning. Our dedicated team prioritises parent partnership, ensuring each child's unique needs are met in warm, stimulating settings. With access to natural woodlands, Forest School activities, and unique resources like Hoo Farm's animal experiences, we cultivate curiosity and lifelong learning. Our commitment to quality has earned consistent recognition since 2008, with every nursery location maintaining its Outstanding rating.We view children as capable learners, designing responsive curricula that balance structured guidance with open-ended exploration. Our homely atmospheres across four locations - Hadley Learning Community, Hollinswood Primary School, Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, and Lightmoor Village - provide safe, engaging spaces where children develop confidence and competence. Through regular parent communication and transparent practices, we ensure families feel integral to their child's developmental journey. Our proven track record demonstrates how purposeful play environments can create exceptional early years experiences.
Services
Full-Time Childcare
Part-Time Childcare
Forest School Activities
Parent Partnership
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Animal Interaction
Curriculum Development
Child Development
Nursery Enrolment
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have been providing quality childcare since 1993
- All four nurseries hold Ofsted Outstanding ratings
- First nursery in Shropshire to implement the Curiosity Approach
- We offer unique learning experiences with Forest School activities
- Our team maintains strong parent partnership practices
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Curiosity Approach
What people say
Fantastic graduation
Loved their nursery days
Massive thank you
Best start ever
Stay and play
Services
Full-Time Childcare
We provide comprehensive full-time childcare across all four Ofsted Outstanding-rated nurseries. Our services cater to children aged 0-5 with structured routines and flexible care options. Each location offers purpose-built facilities with dedicated outdoor play areas and natural learning environments.
Forest School Activities
Our Curiosity Approach incorporates regular Forest School sessions in natural woodland settings. Children develop practical skills and environmental awareness through supervised outdoor exploration and hands-on activities. These sessions form a core component of our play-based curriculum.
Parent Partnership
We maintain strong parent collaboration through regular communication and involvement opportunities. Our approach ensures families remain integral to their child's development journey. We provide resources and guidance to support learning continuity between nursery and home environments.
Early Years Education
Our expert-designed curriculum follows the Curiosity Approach framework, focusing on child-led learning through play. We develop key competencies in literacy, numeracy, and social skills while nurturing creativity and imagination across all nursery locations.
Animal Interaction
At ABC Hoo, children benefit from unique access to Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom. This special feature allows hands-on animal interaction experiences that enhance learning about nature, responsibility, and animal care in a safe environment.
People
Penny Hustwick
Director
With over 30 years' experience in early years education, Penny leads our four Ofsted Outstanding-rated nurseries. She pioneered the Curiosity Approach implementation in Shropshire, focusing on play-based learning and child-led development.
Stephanie Thomas
Hadley Manager
Stephanie manages our flagship Hadley Learning Community nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education. She brings extensive experience in creating stimulating environments that foster children's natural curiosity and learning potential.
Kim Fletcher
Hollinswood Manager
Kim oversees operations at Hollinswood Primary School nursery site, maintaining strong partnerships with educational professionals. She specialises in creating secure, welcoming environments that support children's emotional and educational development.
Sophie Pilgrim
Hoo Farm Manager
Sophie manages the unique Hoo Farm nursery location, integrating animal interaction into early years education. Her background combines childcare expertise with animal care knowledge to create distinctive learning experiences for children.
Kayleigh Dance
Lightmoor Manager
Kayleigh leads our Lightmoor Village nursery, focusing on community integration and natural learning environments. She ensures the nursery maintains its Outstanding rating while providing accessible childcare for local families.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0-5 years across all four nursery locations.
Are your nurseries Ofsted registered?
Yes, all four nurseries are registered with Ofsted and have maintained Outstanding ratings since 2008.
What is the Curiosity Approach?
It's our play-based learning methodology that encourages child-led exploration and discovery through open-ended resources and natural environments.
Do you offer flexible childcare options?
We provide full-time, part-time, and term-time-only childcare options to suit different family needs.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Each nursery has dedicated outdoor play areas with access to natural woodlands for Forest School activities, plus Hoo Farm offers animal interaction experiences.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain regular communication, provide progress updates, and encourage parental participation through stay-and-play sessions and home learning activities.
