Care by Claire Newcastle-under-Lyme
21 London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1LQ
Our established Newcastle-under-Lyme nursery
Explore Newcastle-under-LymeCare by Claire nurseries
Care by Claire
Care, grow and achieve
Our Nurseries
Find your Care by Claire nursery
Care by Claire provides childcare at our established Newcastle-under-Lyme nursery, with a new nursery planned for Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent. Expected to open January 2027, subject to Ofsted registration.
Care by Claire Hanford
Stone Road, Hanford, ST4 6SP
Expected to open January 2027, subject to Ofsted registration
Open Day: 7 November 2026 · 11am – 2pm
The care information below reflects our established Newcastle-under-Lyme nursery. Visit the Hanford page for confirmed pre-opening details.
Why parents choose us
Ofsted Rated Good
A recognised Good rating, with thoughtful care and early years practice at the heart of each day.
Ages 0 to 4 Years
A calm Baby Room and a combined Toddlers & Pre-School group in one familiar setting.
Home-from-Home Setting
Warm relationships, smaller group care and daily rhythms that help children feel known and secure.
Funded Childcare
Clear support for families exploring funded hours, tax-free childcare and nursery fees.
About Care by Claire
Every child deserves a safe, stimulating and loving environment.
Care by Claire brings a personal, home-from-home approach to early years care. Our ethos puts each child’s wellbeing, confidence and individual development at the heart of our plans.
We create engaging learning experiences through play, creativity and exploration, helping children build confidence, independence and essential social skills. With a strong focus on wellbeing, safety and family partnership, every child feels valued, supported and inspired each day.
Meet Our NurseriesAge groups
Care shaped around two nurturing stages
From the Baby Room through to the combined Toddlers & Pre-School group, children have space to play, explore and grow.
Ages 0-2 years
Baby Room
Calm routines, close bonds, sensory discovery and responsive care for the earliest stages.
Ages 2-4 years
Toddlers & Pre-School
Playful independence, language-rich activities and early learning foundations in one combined group.
Ofsted Good
From the inspection of our Newcastle-under-Lyme nursery.
“Leaders, managers and staff advocate the home-from-home ethos of this warm and nurturing nursery. This helps children to build relationships with key persons so that they feel safe and secure in their environment. Children happily arrive for their day. They separate from their parents with ease and are eager to get involved in the array of exciting and interesting activities and experiences that staff plan and provide for them.”
“Staff are very attentive to children's needs and have a secure understanding of their individual routines.”
Our ethos
Care, grow and achieve at Claire's house
A simple, child-centred ethos guides the nursery day, helping children feel safe enough to discover, develop and enjoy learning.
Care at Claire's house
Warm relationships, responsive routines and thoughtful support help every child feel safe and settled.
Grow at Claire's house
Play-based learning, outdoor moments and creative exploration encourage confidence and curiosity.
Achieve at Claire's house
Children are celebrated as they build independence, communication and early learning foundations.
A glimpse of daily nursery life
A small preview of nursery activities, outdoor play, creative learning and everyday care moments.
Parent feedback
What parents say about Care by Claire
Kind words from families at Newcastle-under-Lyme.
“Our daughter has been attending Care by Claire for almost 2 years, and we honestly don’t think we could have chosen a better nursery! She has built such good relationships with each member of staff and has come on leaps and bounds since starting just after her first birthday. We love the updates we receive throughout the day on the app and how caring all the staff are! It's like her second home.”
Parent review
Care by Claire family
“My little boy attends Claire’s setting and is beyond thriving. The staff are so incredibly caring, comforting and knowledgeable. Sending my baby to a nursery was very daunting, especially with a hazelnut allergy, but the staff and onsite nursery chef have been incredible and provided well for his allergy. He was difficult to settle but the staff’s caring nature has helped him to love it.”
Parent review
Care by Claire family
Parent information
Practical nursery details in one helpful place.
Find key information for planning your childcare, including opening hours, pricing and funding guidance, tax-free childcare and term date updates.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm
View hoursPricing and Funding
Helpful guidance on nursery fees and funded childcare options for eligible families.
View fundingTax-Free Childcare
Information for families using tax-free childcare alongside private nursery sessions.
Learn moreTerm Dates
Open 50 weeks each year, closing for two weeks over Christmas. Ask the nursery for current Christmas, bank holiday and closure dates.
View datesFind your Care by Claire nursery.
Explore our nurseries and contact the team about your childcare plans.