Nelly's Nursery

Wolverhampton Road, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5DR
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9.9 94 Reviews
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Nelly’s Nursery in Penkridge is an Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery (September 2019), providing high-quality childcare and early years education in a stimulating, effective and homely environment.

The building which was once a police station has been adapted and equipped to offer first-class facilities.

Outside play is a key element and the garden provides ample opportunities for children to learn through play. It features large musical instruments, a vegetable patch and much more.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Wheldon (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day (7.30am-6pm) - £84.00
    Morning Session (7.30am-1pm) - £53.00
    Afternoon Session (1pm-6pm) - £50.00

  • Nelly's nursery offers full day and half-day sessions. Please enquire for more information and a quote.


    Term time only deduction available
    15 and 30 hours funding is available

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Large on-site car parking available for safe drop off and collection

Nelly's Nursery Reviews (94)

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Nelly's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 68 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nelly's Nursery has 94 reviews.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Never had any issues. Always been supportive in helping us with her routines and different milestones ie potty training. Love they go on trips to the market and walk around the community. Only constructive feedback would be we personally would love ideas and activities to do together when at home but
appreciate not all enjoy homework.
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Review from Ross S (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overwhelmingly possitive in helping our child grow. Team are on hand to help with worries or questions. Team are pivitol in how our child has become a confident happy boy.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves attending nursery here. We can only speak great things about the staff and care received.
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We literally adore Nelly's staff, especially in my child's current room. The care, compassion, love, protection and education they show to my child is remarkable. My child has learnt so much during his time at Nelly's and that's thanks to the staff. Huge thanks to two members of staff in particular
for all the behind the scenes stuff. We love you all so much and owe you the world for loving our son, and us. Thank you for the chats and smiles at the door.
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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys nursery and always comes home smiling. She can be a bit of a fussy eater so I asked that when she hasn't eating dinner they offer her some fruit instead of the usual sweet treat dessert which they have done. The app is great and I love getting picture updates when I am at work. The
staff are all very friendly and great at keeping parents up to date with information
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Review from Lauren L (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Nelly's Nursery, we are so glad we were able to get a place for our little one. She jumps into her keyworkers arms and cannot wave us off quick enough at drop off. The updates on the app are fab, we love to see our little one having so much fun, always full of smiles. Could
not recommend Nelly's enough. The range of activities each day and variety of food offered are also great.
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Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't ask for a better nursery. They go above and beyond to meet both my sons needs. They have created a warm and welcoming learning environment that makes learning fun. The boys love coming and are always excited to go and explore activities and see all the staff as they have great relationships
with them all.
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Review from Giorgi-lee B (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can never recommend Nelly's Nursery enough. My little girl absolutely loves coming to such a friendly amazing place. Can't thank you all enough for everything.
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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and place for my daughter to learn and grow.
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Review from Philip U (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always pleasant, no problems at all.
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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are amazing. Our little pud has come on loads! We feel so at ease knowing she is looked after so well.
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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nelly's Nursery has been amazing with both my children staff are very approachable and supportive.
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Review from C V (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery, staff really care and go above and beyond for the children. Very child-focused.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with care my daughter receives. Very supportive.
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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child was so nervous to start with and the change in him has been huge. He now can't wait to go and always has a great time. All the staff are super friendly and have been amazing. Would highly recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from Josh J (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have recently moved to Nelly's from a different nursery and have been very impressed so far. The staff are all really friendly and we have been blown away with fantastic facilities- particularly the outdoor area, where the kids spend a lot of time, which we really like. We also love that the kids
are taken into the community and introduced to the village from a young age. We would highly recommend to anyone!
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Review from Raymond J (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always been very happy with the service (over the last 3 years!). The staff are all excellent with our child, she enjoys coming. Staff have assisted with her development over the years. We would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery. Special thanks to just about everyone, we are really
thankful for all your help and the personal interest you show with our child. Emphasis on kindness and confidence in and towards our child.
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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly and bond well with our son. He seems to enjoy being at nursery.
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Review from Kimberley B (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good experience, have come on really well with there development.
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Review from Craig G (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is always up to standard. The care and education our daughter receives are beyond our expectations. She loves coming here, and we couldn't be happier.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10 for Nelly's Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 68 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 68 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.888 for Nelly's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (728 Excellents x 5) + (79 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 813 Ratings = 4.888
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nelly's Nursery is based on 68 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 46 number of registered child places is 9.2, which has been reached with 68 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Jenny

Jenny Truslove

Job Title: Area Group Manager

Jenny has over 15 years of experience in managing day nurseries and has completed Post Graduate qualifications within this field. She is a passionate Early Years Advocate and has vast knowledge within the sector.

Rachel

Rachel Wheldon

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Rachel has been with Nelly's Nursery for 5 years now, with a background within Early Years of over 11 years of experience. She has a strong passion for quality education and parent partnership. She achieved her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies in 2016.

Lizzie

Lizzie Hill

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2007

Lizzie has worked at Nelly's Nursery for 15 years, demonstrating her dedication to the sector and enthusiasm for Early Years. In particular, creating a fun, and happy environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nelly's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Nelly's Nursery accepts?

Nelly's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nelly's Nursery Open?

Nelly's Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Nelly's Nursery have capacity for?

Nelly's Nursery has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Nelly's Nursery to the centre of Stafford?

5.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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