The Early Years Academy Stone offers a thoughtfully curated environment where every child is nurtured, inspired, and genuinely cared for. Situated in a welcoming community setting, the Stone nursery provides a calm and engaging atmosphere, designed to feel like a home from home. From the baby room through to preschool, each space is intentionally created to spark curiosity, encourage independence, and foster secure emotional connections.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- The Early Years Academy Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lauren Francis-Hassall (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 25
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 0 years 1 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-18:00
- Tuesday 07:00-18:00
- Wednesday 07:00-18:00
- Thursday 07:00-18:00
- Friday 07:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
The Early Years Academy Stone Reviews (9)
The Early Years Academy Stone has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.380) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Early Years Academy Stone has 9 reviews.
Since starting at this nursery, my daughter has truly thrived. The staff are amazing, and it's reassuring every day knowing she's in such good hands. She has shown noticeable progress in her speech, confidence, and social skills, and she comes home happy and excited every day.
The Early Years Nursery has been AMAZING for my daughter and son! The staff go above and beyond for the children. They respond with enquiries very quickly. I cant Thank the staff enough as my daughter always comes home telling me about her brilliant day and with a fresh Elsa Plait in her hair. My Son has gone from crying going in to now giggling with laughter when I drop him off. Very Thankful and will be very sad when we have to leave.
The girls have settled in, and it's been wonderful to see how confident they are. The environment is nurturing, well-organised, and full of fun and learning opportunities. Communication is always excellent, and I feel fully informed and reassured about their day-to-day experiences.
I'm incredibly grateful for the level of care and dedication shown by the whole team. Knowing my girls are safe, supported, and enjoying themselves gives me so much peace of mind.
His development and speech has come on so much since being in the pre school room.
I believe that they treat every child like their own.. you can see that they generally care for your child like you do.
Very happy with the nursery overall. Freddie is always clean, happy and well fed every single day.
Each room has offered exceptional care and well though out activities to enhance her learning. Shes always loved going in in the morning, welcomed by caring and dedicated staff. Seeing her build relationships with those members of staff and her peers has been lovely.
We have had the most wonderful experience with our nursery, all of the staff throughout my son's time there have been incredible. They are all so caring and helpful and my son comes home happy and telling me all about his day and how much he loves his teachers and also the friends he has made there. I genuinely feel so comfortable knowing he is so well taken care of and it has such a beautiful outdoor spa space where the children can play.
All three of my children have been through the nursery, although two left before it became the early years academy, and they have all had a wonderful time. My youngest child is still attending and has a good relationship with the staff, she seems to be thoroughly enjoying her time at nursery, and is learning a lot too. We get good information sharing from staff at collection and also via the app which is excellent. The staff and manager are approachable and helpful, and genuinely care about making sure the children thrive in their care! They have just updated the menu which sounds healthy and delicious, are doing additional training to support staff to deliver proper forest school sessions and are helping kids enjoy being outside with allotments as well.
I'm truly grateful for everything the Early Years Academy has done for our family. Highly recommended!
Such a lovely nursery, I have only got good things to say about it. My child has been going from 10 months old and it's been a positive experience from the beginning. I feel my child is very safe and well looked after and they love going each day. The staff are lovely, so helpful and friendly. My child has learnt so much there, from the alphabet to numbers, it's been amazing seeing the progress. Thank you to all of you for everything you do.
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Meet the Team (1)
Lauren brings a calm, confident leadership style to The Early Years Academy Stone, underpinned by a deep passion for early childhood education. With years of hands-on experience and a thorough understanding of child development, Lauren leads her team with both professionalism and warmth, ensuring that every child in her care feels safe, seen, and supported.
Known for her approachable nature and meticulous attention to detail, Lauren takes great pride in creating a nurturing and well-organised environment where children can flourish. She works closely with families to build strong, trusting relationships and is committed to maintaining the highest standards in care, education, and safeguarding.
Under Lauren’s leadership, the nursery thrives as a calm, welcoming space filled with rich learning experiences. She champions the academy’s ethos of Belonging, Being and Becoming, ensuring every member of the team feels valued and that each child is given the time and space to grow in their own way. Whether supporting new parents through settling-in or guiding her team through curriculum planning, Lauren is a steady, reassuring presence who leads by example.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Early Years Academy Stone
What is the Age Range of Children that The Early Years Academy Stone accepts?
The Early Years Academy Stone accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years.
What Days & Hours is The Early Years Academy Stone Open?
The Early Years Academy Stone is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.
How many Children does The Early Years Academy Stone have capacity for?
The Early Years Academy Stone has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is The Early Years Academy Stone to the centre of Stone?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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