Tiny Toez Nursery

East Valley Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent

A warm, welcoming nursery where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn. Supporting families across East Valley, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding local community.

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Welcome to East Valley

A bright, friendly nursery with a real community feel

East Valley Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting in Stoke-on-Trent, where children are encouraged to feel confident, curious and ready to explore.

From calm routines and caring staff to playful learning spaces and happy friendships, our nursery is designed to help every child feel settled, supported and excited for their day.

Warm nursery team
Playful learning spaces
Local family feel
Inside East Valley Nursery
Why Choose East Valley?

A nursery where children feel safe, settled and ready to shine

At East Valley Nursery, we create a calm, caring and engaging environment where children can build confidence, make friends and enjoy learning through play.

Our team works closely with families to understand every child’s needs, routines and interests, helping them feel supported from their very first day.

Safe, nurturing care
Learning through play
Strong parent partnerships
Learning Through Play

Big learning happens in little moments

Children learn best when they are curious, confident and having fun. Our teams plan playful, age-appropriate activities that help children build communication, creativity, independence and problem-solving skills.

Whether it is messy play, music, stories, outdoor adventures or imaginative role play, every experience is designed to support each child’s development in a natural, joyful way.

Creative activities
Outdoor discovery
Confidence building
Age Groups

Care and learning that grows with your child

From tiny first steps to school readiness, East Valley Nursery supports children from 12 weeks to 5 years with age-appropriate spaces, routines and activities.

0–2

Baby Toez

A calm, nurturing space for our youngest children, focused on comfort, bonding, gentle routines and early development.

  • Settling-in support
  • Self-regulation and confidence
  • Prime EYFS areas
2–3

Little Toez

A playful room where children develop independence, communication and confidence through stories, music, movement and discovery.

  • Language and social skills
  • Creative play
  • Growing independence
3–5

Preschool Room

A bright, engaging space designed to help children make choices, solve problems, build friendships and prepare for school.

  • School readiness
  • Critical thinking
  • Confidence and problem-solving
Welcome to East Valley

Igniting curiosity, awe and wonder in every child

At Tiny Toez East Valley, we are dedicated to providing children with a world of opportunities to explore curiosity, awe and wonder. Our aim is to create a secure, exciting and nurturing environment where children can embark on the great adventure of life.

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Our Mission: Fostering Curiosity and Adventure

We believe every child deserves a space that encourages independent discovery and spontaneous learning. Our indoor and outdoor environments are thoughtfully designed to support each child’s journey, guided by our caring and dedicated staff team.

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Our Ethos: Nurturing Curiosity

Our pedagogy is inspired by the Curiosity Approach, promoting a love of exploration and discovery in every child. We encourage children to investigate, ask questions, make choices and develop confidence through meaningful play.

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Safety First

Safety is paramount. We carefully review our procedures, maintain secure nursery systems and ensure staff are trained in workplace health and safety. Our safeguarding leads are trained to help keep children protected, supported and cared for.

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More about what we offer at East Valley

From flexible childcare and school readiness to special days and local adventures, East Valley is designed to support children and families every step of the way.

Excursions & Exploration

Trips to local parks and nature areas help children discover their community and the world around them.

Special Days

We celebrate important moments with families, including seasonal events, cultural celebrations and nursery activities.

Show Arounds

Parents are welcome to arrange a visit, meet the team and see our nursery in action.

Parent Zone

Families can stay connected with updates, photos and progress moments from nursery life.

Child-Led Learning

Children are encouraged to follow their interests, make choices and learn through meaningful play.

School Readiness

We support confidence, independence and social skills to help children prepare for their next big step.

Debbie, Early Years Manager at Tiny Toez East Valley Early Years Manager
Tiny Toez @ East Valley

Meet Debbie, our Early Years Manager

Debbie has over 20 years of childcare experience and has been part of Tiny Toez since 2014. She is passionate about creating a warm, positive and respectful nursery environment where children, families and staff feel supported.

Under Debbie’s leadership, East Valley has continued to grow as a caring nursery community, offering children diverse opportunities for exploration, confidence-building and early learning.

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Children enjoying activities at East Valley Nursery
Life at East Valley

Busy days filled with play, discovery and happy little moments

Every day at East Valley is designed to help children feel confident, curious and involved. From creative play and stories to outdoor exploring and group activities, children are encouraged to learn in ways that feel natural and fun.

Our nursery team creates a calm, caring rhythm to the day, helping children build friendships, independence and a love of learning.

Creative play
Outdoor exploring
Friendships and confidence
A Typical Day

A day in the life at East Valley

Every day has a gentle rhythm, helping children feel settled, confident and excited to learn.

8:00am

Arrive & Prepare

Our team sets up activities, learning areas and completes safety checks before children arrive.

8:30am

Warm Welcome

Children are greeted by familiar faces, helping every little one start the day feeling happy and secure.

9:00am

Morning Activities

Creative play, early literacy, numeracy, sensory activities and outdoor learning begin.

10:00am

Snack Time

Children enjoy healthy snacks while building independence, manners and social confidence.

12:00pm

Lunch Together

A calm, social mealtime where children enjoy lunch and practise positive routines.

1:00pm

Rest & Quiet Time

Younger children can nap, while older children enjoy quieter stories, puzzles and small group play.

2:00pm

Afternoon Fun

Outdoor play, role play, music, stories and child-led activities continue through the afternoon.

4:00pm

Home Time Begins

Parents collect their children and receive updates about their day, progress and special moments.

Find Us

Tiny Toez @ East Valley

Phone: 01782 265 000

Email: eastvalley@tinytoez.com

Address: Tiny Toez @ East Valley, 224–226 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 6HT

Opening Hours: 7.30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.

Transparent Pricing

Simple, Clear Childcare Costs

We believe every family deserves access to outstanding childcare. With government funding available, many families pay little or nothing for their childcare place.

🌟 15 Hours Free

For eligible 2 year olds & all 3-4 year olds

30 Hours Free

For eligible working parents of 3-4 year olds

💛 Tax-Free Childcare

Government tops up every £8 you pay with £2

Funded Only

Government Funded Sessions

£0 for funded hours
  • ✓ 15 or 30 funded hours per week
  • ✓ Stretched over 51 weeks available
  • ✓ Sessions include lunch & resources
  • ✓ Small opt-out charges may apply

Small daily charges for food & consumables may apply — from £4.50/half day

Flexible

Build Your Own Package

From £8.70 per hour
  • ✓ Pay only for hours you need
  • ✓ Better rates for more hours
  • ✓ 7.30am early start available
  • ✓ Combine with funded hours

Hourly rates reduce the more hours you book — from £15.15 down to £8.70/hr

Additional Hours Rates

1–20 hrs £15.15/hr
21–30 hrs £10.60/hr
31–40 hrs £9.80/hr
40+ hrs £8.70/hr

Want the Full Picture?

Download our complete Schedule of Fees for full details on funded sessions, stretched offers, and how to build a package that works for your family.

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Nursery Life

A little look inside Tiny Toez

See the smiles, activities, celebrations and everyday moments from across our nursery family.

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Our Team

Caring people make all the difference

Behind every Tiny Toez nursery is a team of warm, dedicated early years professionals who care deeply about helping children feel safe, happy and confident.

From nursery managers to practitioners, apprentices and support staff, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

160+

Dedicated Team Members

Across our nursery family, supporting children every day.

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Nursery Settings

Each with its own caring team and local community feel.

20+

Years of Experience

Growing with families and supporting little learners.

Parent Reviews

Kind words from our Tiny Toez families

Real feedback from parents helps new families feel confident when choosing the right nursery.

CHILDCARE FUNDING

Help with Childcare Costs

Many families are eligible for government-funded childcare and support schemes. Here’s a quick guide to what may be available.

15 Hours Funded Childcare

Families in England with children aged 3 to 4 years can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week during term time.

30 Hours Funded Childcare

Eligible working families may be able to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years.

Help with Childcare Costs

You may be able to reduce childcare costs through Tax-Free Childcare or claim back up to 85% through Universal Credit.

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