ABC Day Nursery Ltd, Hollinswood
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Telford for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in August 2025. Open since 2009, with 66 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Telford and Wrekin
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Telford and Wrekin from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TF3 2EPWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 22 August 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
For every child, this nursery offers an enriching experience where they are cherished, nurtured and supported to flourish. From the moment they arrive, staff welcome them with warmth and care, knowing their individual personalities, interests and needs. Children quickly feel safe and secure, settling with ease and starting their day full of assurance and enthusiasm. The nursery is highly inclusive and celebrates diversity in meaningful ways. Books, displays and resources reflect a wide range of cultures, abilities, family structures and languages, ensuring that every child feels represented and valued.
Staff place children's well-being at the heart of their practice. From the earliest age, children are supported to recognise and express their feelings through songs, pictures and simple words. They learn calming strategies, such as taking deep breaths or seeking comfort, and staff respond with warmth and sensitivity. Staff model empathy and kindness, which children mirror in their own actions. As a result, children display exemplary behaviour, showing genuine care for others. This consistent focus on emotional literacy helps to build self-belief and supports children to manage their feelings effectively.
All children delight in spending time outdoors each day, where fresh air and wideopen spaces give them freedom to be active and adventurous. The outdoor environment is alive with energy as children run, ride trikes and join in games that challenge and extend their physical skills. For babies, thoughtfully designed spaces provide opportunities to crawl across different surfaces, pull themselves to standing and take those first independent steps. They explore the natural world with curiosity, feeling soil and sand through their fingers, splashing water and discovering sound as they experiment with simple instruments.
- 22 August 2025Outstanding Safeguarding: Yes
- 3 March 2020Outstanding
- 14 January 2014Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for ABC Day Nursery Ltd, Hollinswood
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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