In Our Pride Our Joy nurseries we follow a 'child initiated' curriculum which enables children to follow their own interests and learn through quality play, whilst being supported by qualified and experienced staff. Staff are trained to observe the children and look for 'teachable moments' in which to intervene and support the child to their next steps.

We have full access to the outdoor areas throughout the sessions and in all weathers, so children can choose their preferred area to learn within a well thought out, enabling environment.

Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through secure online accounts which they can read, enjoy and add to so that they can play a part in the 'learning journey' their child travels along whilst with us.

Our wrap around care is provided within the security of the school building. Qualified staff plan a variety of activities for the children to participate in ranging from baking and craft, to team building challenges and sports.

Our breakfast club opens at 7:30 am and closes when school starts at 9.00 am. A choice of healthy breakfast options are available every day from our catering team. Children are escorted to their classrooms by the same member of staff each day, to ensure consistency and familiarity. Staff are then able to pass on any messages to the class teacher.

After school, the children come to club where they are registered and offered fruit and a drink before joining in with the fun and games with their friends. Club starts at 3:20 pm and operates until 6:00 pm where again, the catering team provide a snack for the children staying late.

My child has attended Anker Valley Nursery since September and I feel it was the best decision I made. She has made some lovely bonds with all the staff and her keyworker and doesn't stop talking about them all and how much fun she has with them. All the staff are very approachable and friendly and go above and beyond. She has also made some lovely new friendships since starting nursery. The opportunities and activities the children do are very well planned, and they experience some lovely things and my child is always excited and keen to tell me about it and what they will be doing next. The opportunities for parents to go into the nursery for stay and play's are amazing and lovely to attend! The communication with parents goes above and beyond.

Thank you so much to an amazing team for being a part of my child's journey and for all the effort you put in and making her school ready when her time comes.

Our daughter started OPOJ at Anker Valley in September 2025 and we have been incredibly impressed with our experience. The staff are kind, approachable and caring and the nursery environment is engaging and stimulating for the children. Our daughter is really happy at nursery and it will set her up perfectly for going to school next academic year. Thank you for all your time and support. We're very grateful.

We could not be happier with Anker Valley as a nursery. They have helped to build my son's confidence no end. He has come on in leaps and bounds over the last year and loves going to nursery. They do so many different activities which he loves and all the staff are so welcoming  and friendly.

January 2026