# Earlycare

Earlycare is a full-day nursery at Eccleshall Community Centre, Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AU, in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. It is registered for 42 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlycare-2770130  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Eccleshall Community Centre, Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AU
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 07557 416911
- Website: http://www.earlycare.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2770130

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 22 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770130

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2770130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770130)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770130)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770130)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Eccleshall Community Centre, Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, ST21 6AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.854826,-2.258239

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Washpits, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Playing Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Overton Manor Playpark, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Beech Road Play Area, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Lawrence's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lawrences-day-nursery-218492) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [St Lawrence's Private Day Nursery Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lawrences-private-day-nursery-pre-school-2763742) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Smartys School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-218364) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Smartys Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-little-stars-nursery-ey478854) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Mumbles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mumbles-day-nursery-ey369750) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Yarlet Academy for Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yarlet-academy-for-little-learners-2852066) |  |  |  | 5.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Earlycare's Ofsted rating?

Earlycare was inspected on 22 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Earlycare take?

Earlycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Earlycare?

You can call 07557 416911 and visit www.earlycare.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770130)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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