Ofsted Rated Good
A recognised Good rating, with thoughtful care and early years practice at the heart of each day.
Newcastle-under-Lyme nursery
Care by Claire
Private Day Nursery
Why parents choose us
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.
At Care by Claire Private Day Nursery, our dedicated team provides high-quality childcare and early years education designed to support each child's individual development.
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.
Learn More About UsAge 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
“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 shared by families whose children attend the nursery.
“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 51 weeks each year. Ask the nursery for current Christmas, bank holiday and closure dates.
View datesCome and see for yourself.
Book a friendly show-around to meet the team, explore the nursery and ask questions about your child's care.