Overview
ABC is a well-established, Ofsted early years registered preschool/childcare provider. Established in 2005, we are proud to have exceptional Preschools Nurseries based in both Crewe and Audlem. We provide full time care for children between the ages of 2-4 years old. Our Children are nurtured by our handpicked team of reputable professionals. All our staff have Paediatric First Aid Training and at least a Level 2 in safeguarding.
We offer flexible sessions, ranging from full day care to Preschool hours of 9am-12pm and 12pm-3pm. Our Preschools are open to all children in the local area, regardless of the Primary School they intend to move on to.
What we offer at ABC Edleston
Our friendly team provide exceptional opportunities for your child to play, learn and develop. Your children are our passion. We have unique educational programmes designed and developed by our qualified teachers, providing key opportunities for your child to develop cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically.>We understand that all children are unique and need to be treated as such. This whole child approach ensures that all children’s needs are met.
We offer real life experiences such as trips to the local parks, baking and nature walks. Previously we have had interaction within our community including visits to local care homes which the residents and children thoroughly enjoyed!
We love the great outdoors and being part of nature. The children enjoy our expansive outdoors area. This area is used to the full. We grow plants and vegetables, build bug hotels, create woodland arts and crafts and enjoy the world around us.
We even have our own allotment plot for the children to visit.
Keeping fit is key to the development of a healthy body and a healthy mind. We enjoy yoga sessions, exercise sessions and sports days, ensuring healthy snacks and drinks are always available.
There is a strong emphasis on play and imagination, balanced with learning opportunities in our homely and welcoming environment. Nursery is a fundamental time, we will ensure your child’s time with us is filled with excitement, discovery and wonderment.
We incorporate many different creative areas for the children to feel happy, safe and inspired to learn.
Government funding access
We have access to Government funding which means that from the first school term after your child’s 3rd birthday, they can attend for 15 or 30 hours a week FREE. Some free places are available for 2 year-olds. Please call for more information. Extra sessions for 2, 3 and 4 year-olds can also be booked outside of your free entitlement. We usually have three intakes a year for 2, 3 and 4 year olds – i.e. January, Easter and September. If we have spaces available, your child can join earlier.
Please see www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ for more information about this scheme
ABC Out of School Club
We provide Ofsted registered, high quality before, after-school and holiday club care for children aged 4 upwards. Our qualified staff collect and drop off children at many local schools. Our service is friendly, safe and flexible to fit in with your family’s needs.
Our Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am-9am. We provide a large range of healthy breakfasts and activities to give your child’s day the best start.
For our After–School Club sessions (3pm-6pm), children are collected from the local schools. When they arrive at the club, they can enjoy a range of activities or just relax with their friends after a busy day at school.
We have different themed activities each day that the children have helped to plan, along with free play resources and outdoor space for children to relax, unwind and have fun with their friends. A light tea is provided such as pasta, noodles, jacket potatoes, sandwiches, fruit, along with milk or water to drink.
Our fun-filled Holiday Club is open to all children in the local area from all different schools. We ensure your child’s time with us is fun, exciting and memorable. Different themes are planned for each day along with free-play both indoors and outdoors.
We ask the children for ideas of what they would enjoy and plan our activities accordingly.
Activities include:
- Creative activities
- Sports Clubs
- Cooking and baking
- Crafting fun
- Science experiments
- Nature walks to explore the local area
- Visits to local parks
Day trips are also planned during the holidays. We like to visit local parks, museums and even take the train to the seaside!
Children can attend either for the full day or half day sessions are also available. We offer a 10% sibling discount.
We accept payment via childcare vouchers and also via the Tax Free Childcare scheme. Please see www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ for more information about this scheme.
