# Small Talk Nurseries

Small Talk Nurseries is a full-day nursery at 10-12 High Street, Dawley, TELFORD, TF4 2ET, in Dawley, Telford and Wrekin. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rak Day Care Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-talk-nurseries-2671793  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10-12 High Street, Dawley, TELFORD, TF4 2ET
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01952 453150
- Website: https://stn4u.com/settings/telford/
- Run by: [Rak Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rak-day-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2671793

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671793

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2022 (Reference 2671793). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671793)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671793)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671793)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1450768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10-12 High Street, Dawley, TELFORD, TF4 2ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.664246,-2.469336

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dawley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Malinslee Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Telford and Wrekin 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ladygrove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Captain Webb Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lawley Village Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Lawley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aqueduct After Hours](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aqueduct-after-hours-ey443299) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery Ltd Lightmoor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ltd-lightmoor-ey430394) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Lawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-lawley-2851076) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Puddleducks Under Fives Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-under-fives-ltd-2670644) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Chipmunks Nursery OSC Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-nursery-osc-ltd-ey417939) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery Ltd, Hollinswood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ltd-hollinswood-ey388082) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small Talk Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small Talk Nurseries Requires improvement at its inspection on 23 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small Talk Nurseries take?

Small Talk Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Talk Nurseries?

Small Talk Nurseries is run by Rak Day Care Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Small Talk Nurseries?

Telford Central is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small Talk Nurseries?

You can call 01952 453150 and visit stn4u.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671793)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Talk+Nurseries+-+Telford&query_place_id=ChIJ99fhfzd_cEgRpnyzopFJe5Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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