Nursery Phase

We are thrilled to welcome you to our nursery, a brand-new early years setting that is opening in September 2026. Located in the heart of an evolving community, and a key part of our all-through school, we will offer a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 or above, where every child’s learning journey is celebrated.

In our nursery, our ethos is rooted in caring for each child’s individual needs while providing the highest standard of early education. We are committed to fostering the growth of essential skills in a fun and engaging way, supporting early language development, and supporting the social and emotional needs of every child. We understand that a child’s early years are a critical time for building the foundations of lifelong learning, and our early years team will guide and support each child to thrive.

Our Nursery has spaces for 26 children aged 3–4 and opens in September 2026.

We offer 30 hours funded childcare for eligible families, making quality early education accessible for everyone. In addition, our flexible wrap-around provision will ensure that working families can access care from 7:30am to 6:00pm, giving you the peace of mind that your child is in a safe, caring, and enriching environment throughout the day.

Our nursery’s focus is on providing a balance of structured learning and child-led play, helping children develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Early language development is at the core of what we do, helping children build confidence in communication and equipping them with the skills needed for future learning. Equally, we prioritise supporting social and emotional growth, helping children understand their feelings, build relationships with others, and develop resilience.

As a brand-new setting, we are excited to offer modern, purpose-built facilities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. Whether inside or outside, our spaces are thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration and discovery in a safe and welcoming environment. The purpose-built classrooms are light and bright and equipped with everything children need to extend their learning with plenty of activities always available for the children to explore both inside and outside.

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Thank you for considering the nursery at Rugeley John Taylor. We can’t wait to be part of your child’s journey and provide the very best care and education during their crucial early years.

Nursery Phase

Key Information

For continuity of the children’s learning experience, we offer places based on the following:

Eligible working families can claim 30 hours of childcare. The universal offer for all children aged 3 to 4 years allows families to claim 15 hours of childcare, and all additional (non-funded) nursery hours will be charged at a flat rate of £7.50 per hour (price subject to change).

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Nursery Phase

We will be holding open events for parents wishing to learn more about Rugeley John Taylor. For upcoming dates and booking instructions, please view this page.
Rugeley John Taylor School is a ‘uniformed’ school, and there is a clear expectation that our students will wear the full uniform appropriately and that this expectation will be supported by parents.
We will be holding open events for parents wishing to learn more about Rugeley John Taylor. For upcoming dates and booking instructions, please view this page.

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