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Nurtured @ Tunstall

The Lodge, Tunstall Park, Victoria Park Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 6DX
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Nurtured @ Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent

Nurtured at Tunstall is a homely 30-place day nursery setting. It has 3 rooms over 2 floors. Their favourite thing to do at nursery is go for walks in the park. They have a team of 8 staff members. They have strong bonds with parents and enjoy being a small setting with parent involvement. Nurtured at Tunstall is set in a Victorian park in stoke on Trent. The team pride...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Gemma Eardley(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-17:30
  • Tuesday07:30-17:30
  • Wednesday07:30-17:30
  • Thursday07:30-17:30
  • Friday07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • On the street or on the Floral Hall car park

Funding & Fees

At Nurtured @ Tunstall, we offer full day and full week childcare options in a small, nurturing nursery environment.

Opening hours

We are open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Session rates
Full day

7:30am to 5:30pm - £66

Full week

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm - £315

Funded childcare

We offer government funded childcare places, subject to eligibility and availability.

Where funded hours are used, a small additional charge may apply on funded days to help cover meals, snacks, consumables and nursery provision.

Funded full day charge: £7

Sibling discount

Families with more than one child attending nursery may be eligible for a 10% sibling discount.

Every family’s childcare needs are different, so our nursery team will be happy to talk you through the best options and provide a personalised quote.

Full fee information and terms and conditions are available by contacting our nursery team.

Contact Nurtured @ Tunstall to get a personalised quote:

Nurtured @ Tunstall Reviews (39)

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9.9

Nurtured @ Tunstall has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nurtured @ Tunstall has 39 reviews.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Nurtured @ Tunstall enough. Both of my daughters have been so happy there, and it truly feels like a nursery where children are cared for as individuals.
The whole team is warm, approachable and passionate about giving children the best experience. There are always lovely activities, learning opportunities and experiences planned, and you can see how much thought goes into making each day fun and meaningful.
As a parent, I have always felt listened to, reassured and supported. My youngest daughter has grown so much in confidence since starting, and I know she is in a safe, caring and encouraging environment.

Nurtured feels like an extension of our family rather than just a nursery. The care, kindness and dedication shown by the team is amazing, and I am so grateful for the positive impact they have had on my children. I would highly recommend Nurtured to any parent looking for somewhere their child will be truly cared for and encouraged to thrive.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for your wonderful review! We really appreciate your feedback. I'm sure this will make the team smile. Please let us know if there is anything we can improve on, we want to ensure you have the best experience in all areas of nursery. x

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended this nursery for over 2 years now, he is absolutely thriving here! All rooms have fully supported his development needs and he has formed wonderful friendships with peers and staff alike.
The nursery is situated inside a local park which means outdoor activities are very accessible. The extra curriculum activities have been fantastic from cooking club, sports and rhythm time as a small cost.

The staff here know the children so well and are very approachable. I highly recommend this nursery as a first time mum who was very worried about making the right choice for my child.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for your lovely review! We really appreciate feedback. I'm sure this will make the team smile. Please do let us know if there is anything else we can do to make you have the very best experience.

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Review from Jordan C (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended since 2023 and over the years we have had nothing but wonderful experiences with this nursery. My daughter has thrived, made friends for life and has learned so many wonderful things. The staff at the nursery are caring, attentive, compassionate and want the most for the children. You only have to see the children and the smiles on their faces to see how much fun they have. The children are looked after and given the opportunities to experience not only the nursery setting, but walks out, parks and extra activities that parents are invited to too. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. My second child will be attending and I can't wait to see what a wonderful time she has too!

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for your heart warming review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share feedback. I'm sure this will make the team smile. We cant wait to share the journey with you again with your 2nd little one. Thank you for placing your trust in us to care for both of your children. :) x

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Review from J R (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My granddaughter has attended this nursery for a little over two years and will be moving on to nursery at school in September. The care and support shown by the lovely staff at Nurtured Tunstall has been second to none. She is a happy well adjusted little girl. The effort that goes into their everyday learning and the events they do is amazing. It will be sad when she leaves in a few short weeks but her baby sister will be taking her place soon after. Thank you ladies for giving us peace of mind and enabling us to get on with our working day knowing she's safe and happy in your hands.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for your beautiful review! We really appreciate your feedback. I'm sure this will make the team smile. The very best of luck for big school & you can always return to us for the school holidays! :) x

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Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so grateful for the love, care, and support this daycare has shown our child. The ladies are kind, patient, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our child is in a safe, happy, and nurturing environment every day.
Communication with parents is excellent, there's always an update on the app including lovely pictures of their various activities. Our daughter started when she was 10 months old and we've seen much growth in her social skills since joining.

Thank you for all the hard work, dedication, and love you pour into the children every single day. We truly appreciate everything you do and highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a caring and supportive place for their child.

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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely nursery and beautiful surroundings which is beneficial to my child. I love the extra curricular activities and classes on offer. The app is great and staff are engaging in providing frequent updates on my child's day.

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Review from s b (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We honestly couldn't have chosen a better nursery for our son. He has attended since he was just 9 months old, and now as he prepares to leave in April to start school, it feels like the end of such a special chapter for our family. The girls at the nursery are absolutely amazing. They truly go above and beyond, not just for the children but for the parents as well. Their care, patience, and genuine love for what they do shines through every single day. The support they have given us over the years has been incredible - always there with reassurance, guidance, and kindness whenever we've needed it. The daily updates through the app are fantastic, It's so lovely to see all the fun activities he's taken part in. We can't thank everyone enough for everything they have done for our son and for us as a family. You've helped shape his early years in the most positive way, and we will always be so grateful.

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Review from Samantha R (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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The best way I can explain how great this nursery is, is by the fact that by son absolutely loves going and asks each morning if he is going to nursery today. My son has been attending since he was eleven months old and is now just over three. I love the small family feel of the nursery. The management is quick to respond to messages. They do so much with the kids and my son has learnt so much from going here. I will be really upset when he leaves and goes to school later this year

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Review from Natalie G (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has just joined Nurtured at Tunstall Nov/dec 25 , he has been at home for 12 months , and was finding it hard to settle , The baby room staff have been so good with him , and have continued to support the process at his pace , giving the right amount of settling in sessions for his needs and extras where needed, also chloe and chelsea while settling in have sent lots of updates and pics on the app which as a mum has made me feel so much more at ease before returning to work. They included him in the stay and play which was lovely.

The other staff in the nursery also know his name and always welcome him with a smile and talk to him if they see him .

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Review from Elizabeth M (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Nurtured @ Tunstall are fab. They go above and beyond for the kids, ensuring they have a fantastic experience every day that they're in!
Nothing is too big or small and our son has settled in beautifully. We are really happy with how well things are going, and that's all down to the beautiful setting and fab staff!

The nursery is in a gorgeous location and there is plenty around them to do/facilities to use!

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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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As a first time mum taking my daughter to nursery i was very anxious as what to expect and wanted to feel comfortable leaving my daughter with initial strangers. I have been out at ease since Aurora is at nursery and not only for funding reason but even from September I increased her days because she absolutely loves going to nursery. She has come along so much since attending and the staff are amazing. They always have a bright things to say about her. They're caring understanding and well equipped to help each child grow and develop. Nothing is ever too much and I am so thankful I found a nursery like this.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you so much for your beautiful review. We are so pleased that you have had a lovely experience and that your little one enjoys coming to nursery so much! I cant wait to share your lovely feedback with the team.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our experience with Nurtured @ Tunstall has been nothing less than amazing. My son has settled in well & loves it! He eats more of his offd there than at home so he must be very comfortable! He always leaves in a great mood & sleeps great the following night too. I especially love the updates that they post throughout the day to let me know what he is up to and the updates about his progress & journey at nursery. I really appreciate the effort that goes into getting the babies outside as well. Just amazing!

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Review from Sam D (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended since he was 8 months old and he absolutely loves it here. The staff are amazing with the children, they do lots of activities and go out around tunstall park lots. They have helped lots with his development and made referrals when needed and given advice.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son is thriving at nurtured. His development has come in leaps and bounds. The ladies are always so amazing and welcoming and my son just loves it there. I would recommend nurtured to anybody, it's a safe and fun place for your children but also a great place for them to learn too.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for taking the time to send a review. We appreciate your feedback and we're so pleased to hear your little one is enjoying his time with us. ! :)

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Review from T P (Father of Child) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Daughter settled well quickly here. Comes home excited and talks about all the fun she's had and the activities that she's been doing. Love how the setting is based in the park, and that the park is used throughout the week as this seems to be one of my daughters favourite things to do. Really warm and welcoming. Recommend to friends and family.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you are happy with the setting and your daughter enjoys what is on offer so much. I will share this with the team.

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Review from Michaela H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely staff, lovely nursery, however feel they can upload more to the app.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for taking the time to review the setting, we will share this feedback with the team. We are pleased you love our nursery and the staff at the setting.

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Review from Deanna P (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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We always wanted our daughter to attend this nursery as we had always heard such great things about it. We absolutely made the right choice. Our daughter loves her days here and the relationship she has with her key worker and all of the staff is wonderful to see. Communication from the nursery is excellent and you are always kept up to date on what your little one is up to, from naps to nappy changes and food. There is a variety of extracurriculars offered, and we love how often the surrounding area is taken advantage of and explored!

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for such a wonderful review. We love to hear how happy you are with our service. We are pleased you feel there are so many things we do that are really beneficial to your child and yourself as a parent, thanks again!

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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It's good and friendly staff.
My daughter learned so many things here.
She progressed very well with manners.

Hoping to continue for more knowledge and more activities.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you for taking the time to review the nursery, we are glad you are happy with the service we provide and that your child benefits so much for their time with us, we will be sure to share this with the team!

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Nutured @ Tunstall are so lovely and caring. We are kept up to date about our child throughout the day via the app.
The team work on developing our child's skills through play and activities and we are informed of their progression. The children have lots of outdoor time in the garden and park. A wide range of healthy food is also provided. Parents are informed of future plans and asked to shape these by hosting parent forum meetings.

We are so happy we chose Nurtured @ Tunstall for our child's nursery.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It's fantastic that you are so happy with our nursery and the plans we have for this.

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Review from Stephanie J (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son has just started at Nurtured this September. The welcome we have received from all the staff has been fabulous and we felt immediately part of the Nurtured family.
They have helped our son settle in incredibly quickly. We get updates daily through the app about his day but also little messages with photos attached which is great to see.
The observations show that staff have got to know our son very well very quickly and they have identified the areas he needs to work on next.
We would recommend Nurtured to anyone who is looking for a small family-feeling nursery with the most amazing staff.

Special shout out to the girls!

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall

Thank you so much for your fabulous review. We are so pleased you are happy with the care your little one receives. We will share this with our brilliant team.

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Gemma Eardley
Gemma EardleyJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2012

Gemma is our manager at Tunstall since 2024. She previously worked as deputy manager and baby room lead at our Chell site for a number of years.

Chloe Emery
Chloe EmeryJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2024

Deputy manager and lead on the development of the nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nurtured @ Tunstall

What is the Age Range of Children that Nurtured @ Tunstall accepts?

Nurtured @ Tunstall accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nurtured @ Tunstall Open?

Nurtured @ Tunstall is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Nurtured @ Tunstall have capacity for?

Nurtured @ Tunstall has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Nurtured @ Tunstall to the centre of Stoke-on-Trent?

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

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