Nurtured @ Tunstall

The Lodge, Tunstall Park, Victoria Park Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6DX
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9.9 34 Reviews
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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 themselves on their ability to bond with all the children in their care and to create fantastic relationships with parents.
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Type of Service

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

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day £60
    Full week £286

  • Please contact the nursery for more information

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • On the street or on the Floral Hall car park

Nurtured @ Tunstall Reviews (34)

9.9

Nurtured @ Tunstall has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nurtured @ Tunstall has 34 reviews.

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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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…read more
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Review from Shannon B (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we joined, it felt like a second home. The environment has such a warm, welcoming, and homely feel, and the recent redecoration both inside and out has made it even more beautiful.
You can clearly see that the management are passionate about creating something really special. They recently
shared some exciting plans for the future at a parent forum, and it's inspiring to know that they're always looking to improve and grow for the benefit of the children.
The staff are absolutely fantastic - so caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The level of communication is excellent too; the app is regularly updated with daily observations, meal information, toilet visits, and general updates, which keeps me reassured and connected throughout they day.
A huge thank you to all the staff and management for everything you do - your hard work does not go unnoticed. What a fantastic nursery - we feel so lucky to be part of it!
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Its great that you have found your experience so fantastic. Thank you four your support. We will pass your lovely comments to the team.
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Review from Samantha R (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fabulous nursery. My son has been going since he was about 11 months old and is now nearly three. I cannot say a bad thing about the nursery. The staff are fabulous, the setting is amazing and I love the homely feel and the fact that the total number of children is much lower than many of
the larger nurseries as it makes it feel more close nit and less like a school setting. That being said he has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery and he is constantly learning new things. His talking has come on, he knew his numbers and letters at an early age. They do so many activities with then throughout the day so he is fully entertained. The food generally has a good variety and is healthy with snacks now added aswell in the morning and afternoon. He learnt using a cup at nursery at a very young age. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. My son loves going
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has started at Nurtured Tunstall he has come on leaps and bounds. He's gone from being a shy and reserved child to confident and always keen to get involved all within 6 months.
The staff are so friendly and approachable, they adhere to his dietary needs so well. I feel completely at
ease sending my toddler here and know that each day is filled with fun, laughter and learning.
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review, we very much appreciate this. We are very happy you love the service we offer and you feel so at ease.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love the fact the children are able to play outside and enjoy the local park. Also updates on what my child has eaten throughout the day and the main activity they have done for the day, as well as the quarterly updates on how they are progressing within the nursery.
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you for such a wonderful review. I can't wait to share this with the team. We are so pleased you and your little one are having a great experience!
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Review from Deanna P (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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…read more
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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…read more
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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from Waqas M (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a father of a 3-year-old, who has attended Nurtured @ Tunstall for 18 months, I'm extremely impressed with my daughter's experience. The staff are truly passionate about child development and creating a nurturing environment. Her progress in numeracy and literacy has been remarkable - she now confidently
recognises numbers, letters, and even forms small words. The learning is well-structured yet creative, and the app keeps us updated. What sets Nurtured apart is the focus on outdoor learning and forestry. My daughter loves exploring nature, which has boosted her confidence and independence. The introduction to Spanish has been another highlight - she's excited to share new words daily! Nurtured offers a well-rounded, enriching experience, and I'm grateful to the entire team. Highly recommend for any parent seeking quality early education!
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you so much for your amazing review. It's fantastic that you particularly love our extra curricular offer and we hope to continue to build on this. Thank you for valuing the hard work of the…read more
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Review from Siobhan H (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls at Nurtured @ Tunstall do an amazing job. My little girl loves going, she started in July and has completely settled in. She has a variety of food and they do lots of fun activities. I'm always kept up to date with naps, what she's eaten, nappy changes and photos through the app which we love.
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
This was such a lovely read. Thank you for your wonderful feedback. The team will love reading this.
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Review from K V (Guardian of Child) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, both my girls loved attending and came home with many things they had made and learnt about and the staff are great. Thanks to three members of staff in particular and the other girls who are amazing and caring and form a special bond with each child.
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Nursery Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you so much for your response and lovely review, we really appreciate when you take the time to share your views on the setting. We are glad you are so happy with the service we provide!
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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started coming to this nursery when it was called Polly's. She is still here and I can honestly say it’s an amazing nursery and not much has changed at all, except they are delivering sessions like forest garden and music sessions which she absolutely loves! She is flourishing and I’m so
happy with the way she is cared for - thank you all.
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Nursery Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you so much for your response, we really appreciate when you take the time to share your views on the setting. We are glad you are so happy with the service we provide and the extra things we…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending for a few months now and the ladies at the nursery have helped him to settle so well. Could not recommend a better place to send your children! Amazing food options and activities for them as well! 10/10 recommend.
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Nursery Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you so much for your response, we really appreciate when you take the time to share your views on the setting. We are glad you are so happy with the service we provide!
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy really enjoys coming to the nursery and I’m really happy with sending him here. His confidence has come on loads since attending and all staff are really welcoming and friendly. They always update me on what he’s done throughout the day also.
Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Nursery Manager at Nurtured @ Tunstall
Thank you so much for your response, we really appreciate when you take the time to share your views on the setting. We are glad you are so happy with the service we provide!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.910)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10 for Nurtured @ Tunstall 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.910 for Nurtured @ Tunstall is calculated as follows: ( (305 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 335 Ratings = 4.91
  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 Nurtured @ Tunstall is based on 28 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 28 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 (2)

Gemma

Gemma Eardley

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 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.

Alison

Alison Bloor

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

Deputy manager and lead on the development of the nursery. has been at Tunstall since July 2024 but worked previously at our Chell site for many years

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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