# Taylor's Tots Nursery

Taylor's Tots Nursery is a full-day nursery at Drayton Lodge, Old Vicarage Lane, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9AD, in Dunston, Staffordshire. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taylors-tots-nursery-2553561  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Drayton Lodge, Old Vicarage Lane, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9AD
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 07308 154942
- Website: https://www.taylorstots.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2553561

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553561

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2553561). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553561)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553561)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553561)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Drayton Lodge, Old Vicarage Lane, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.749254,-2.106293

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's CofE First School | Primary | 3–9 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Marshbrook First School | Primary | 2–9 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Michael's CofE (A) First School | Primary | 3–9 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Penkridge Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nelly's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellys-nursery-ey221653) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Big Robins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-robins-nursery-218512) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Woodlands Extra](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-extra-2725251) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [St. Peter's Pre-School, Stafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-stafford-ey276506) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Voyage @ Flash Ley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/voyage-flash-ley-ey423177) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-milford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey288114) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Taylor's Tots Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Taylor's Tots Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Taylor's Tots Nursery take?

Taylor's Tots Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Taylor's Tots Nursery?

Penkridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Taylor's Tots Nursery?

You can call 07308 154942 and visit www.taylorstots.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553561)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Taylors+Tots+Dunston&query_place_id=ChIJ0d1DBt53ekgR4Jl7f5XpcUE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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