Curiosity grows
when children feel secure.
A warm, homely nursery where child-led play, real-world experiences and close relationships help children explore with confidence.
Thoughtfully prepared spaces, neutral tones and open-ended resources give children room to imagine, investigate and create.
A warm place to belong.
A natural place to explore.
Lords & Ladies combines close, nurturing relationships with thoughtfully designed environments that encourage children to explore at their own pace.
The nursery has evolved towards calmer, more natural spaces, using neutral tones, real-world materials and open-ended resources that children can investigate, combine and use in their own way.
Practitioners begin by getting to know each child well. Secure relationships, familiar routines and responsive teaching give children the confidence to experiment, communicate and become increasingly independent.
Calm spaces.
Plenty to discover.
Indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully prepared to encourage exploration, independence and child-led learning, with natural resources and open-ended materials throughout.
Less prescribed play.
More possibility.
Open-ended materials can become whatever a child imagines. Children are encouraged to experiment, combine resources, solve problems and discover what happens next.
See everyday nursery life →Babies have their own sensory outdoor area, while older children can explore the larger garden through movement, making, planting and open-ended play.
Begin. Blossom.
Build.
Our curriculum grows with each child, supporting secure beginnings, growing confidence and the skills children need as they prepare for their next stage.
Every stage is shaped around children's individual development, interests and growing independence. Familiar relationships, thoughtful environments and open-ended experiences help children learn in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
01
Begin
Secure relationships come first.Babies are supported through familiar routines, close relationships and calm environments where they can begin exploring the world around them at their own pace.
- Secure attachments
- Sensory exploration
- Early communication
- Movement and confidence
02
Blossom
Curiosity becomes confidence.As children become more independent, open-ended resources, sensory experiences and real-world materials give them opportunities to investigate, communicate and test their ideas.
- Independent exploration
- Language and social skills
- Physical confidence
- Growing self-help skills
03
Build
Building foundations for what comes next.Older children build communication, resilience, independence and problem-solving skills while developing the foundations that support a confident transition to school.
- Imagination and teamwork
- Early literacy and numeracy
- Confidence and resilience
- School readiness
Learning happens
in the everyday.
Children learn through experiences that feel meaningful to them — making, talking, moving, wondering, experimenting and spending time with people who know them well.
Investigate with all the senses.
Texture, water, natural materials and real objects give children opportunities to notice differences, test ideas and discover how things work.
Resources without one right answer.
Open-ended materials can become part of a story, a construction, a game or something entirely new, encouraging imagination and shared thinking.
Confidence through doing.
Everyday routines give children opportunities to make choices, practise independence, communicate their needs and take increasing responsibility for themselves.
Experiences beyond the nursery.
Where opportunities and staffing allow, local outings and community experiences give children new things to notice, discuss and remember.
Rated Good.
Good in every area.
At its April 2023 inspection, Tiny Toez @ Lords & Ladies was judged Good overall, with every graded area also receiving a Good judgement.
The inspection highlighted positive relationships between children and staff, a welcoming environment and opportunities for children to develop confidence through meaningful, curiosity-led experiences.
Experience that’s grown
with the nursery.
Lords & Ladies is led by an experienced management team who bring together long-standing nursery knowledge, early years qualifications and a strong understanding of the children and families they support.
Christine
Christine brings more than 15 years of experience in early years and holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years Education.
Kirsty
Kirsty has spent more than 18 years at Lords & Ladies, progressing from student through the nursery to her role as Deputy Manager.
Knowledge, continuity and people who know the nursery.
Christine and Kirsty bring decades of combined early years experience to Lords & Ladies, supported by a wider team with knowledge and specialisms across different stages of children's development.
A wealth of knowledge across the nursery.
Christine and Kirsty lead an experienced team of early years professionals with a broad range of knowledge and specialisms. This includes the preschool room leader, who also holds a Level 3 Forest School qualification.
Support shaped around
the individual child.
Every child develops differently. The team works closely with families to understand each child's starting point, recognise where extra support may help and adapt provision as needs change.
Start with the child.
Understanding routines, interests, communication and development helps practitioners build a clear picture of what each child needs to feel secure, included and able to make progress.
Understand the starting point.
Practitioners observe children's development carefully, identifying strengths, emerging skills and areas where additional support may be useful.
Work together.
Families and nursery staff can share information and, where appropriate, work alongside external professionals to provide more targeted support.
Respond as needs change.
Experiences, routines and support can be adjusted as children settle, develop and show what helps them participate, communicate and learn most effectively.
The practical details
matter too.
Nursery life works best when children feel comfortable and families know what to expect. Healthy routines, reliable communication and practical support all help the day run smoothly.
Healthy choices throughout the day.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, milk and water support healthy habits, while food experiences such as baking can also become part of children's everyday learning.
Open 51 weeks of the year, excluding Bank Holidays.
Daily updates, photographs, newsletters and conversations help families stay connected with nursery life.
An on-site car park helps make visits, drop-offs and collections more convenient.
Take a closer
look around.
Explore the rooms, outdoor spaces and everyday experiences that help make Lords & Ladies a calm, welcoming place for children to learn, play and grow.
Updated nursery photography coming soon
What Lords & Ladies
families say.
Independent reviews offer another view of settling in, communication, care, food, activities and the relationships children build with the team.
Simple fees.
Clearer planning.
The current Lords & Ladies full-day fee is £77.
Funded places are also available, with the nursery confirming the final quotation for each family based on eligibility and attendance.
The current full-day fee for children attending Tiny Toez @ Lords & Ladies.
Funded places and other arrangements will be confirmed directly by the nursery.Funding can be built around your place.
Eligible families may be able to use funded early education alongside additional paid childcare.
- 15-hour entitlement may apply
- 30-hour entitlement may apply for eligible working families
- Tax-Free Childcare can also help eligible families
Check the Schedule of Fees or build an unfunded weekly estimate below.
Funded-hour quotations should be confirmed directly by Lords & Ladies.
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See an estimate.
This estimator uses the current £77 full-day fee. Simply choose the number of days required to see an indicative unfunded weekly cost. Funded-hour calculations are confirmed directly by the nursery based on each family's eligibility and attendance pattern.
Illustrative estimate only. Funded hours and the current Schedule of Fees may change the final amount.
Come and see the nursery
for yourself.
Meet the team, explore the rooms and gardens and get a feel for the welcoming environment at Tiny Toez @ Lords & Ladies.
Stourport-on-Severn
Roscrea
Lower Lickhill Road
Stourport-on-Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 8RJ