Welcome to our nursery

Our fantastic on-site nursery in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, focuses on giving all children a head start in their educational journey, nurturing creative minds with a focus on discovery, investigation and exploration through play.

At Tuxford Primary Academy nursery, your child will thrive in a friendly school environment with excellent facilities. Our nursery is led by a qualified teacher, providing the perfect foundation for a strong educational journey. With a close-knit community culture, every child becomes part of our academy family. Each day at our nursery is filled with diverse opportunities to play, learn and grow.

Facilities and learning environment

Indoor facilities

Our nursery has its own designated indoor space, thoughtfully divided into areas that promote different aspects of learning and play, including:

  • Reading area – A quiet and inviting space where children can explore books and develop a love for storytelling.
  • Domestic role play – Encourages role-play and imaginative play, fostering communication and social skills.
  • Sand and water area – Provides sensory play opportunities that support early problem-solving and fine motor skills.
  • Construction area – A creative space for building, teamwork and spatial awareness.
  • Creative area – Encourages self-expression through painting, drawing and creative projects.
  • Maths area – A hands-on space where children use natural resources to explore number and pattern.
  • Science area – A dedicated area for exploring scientific concepts through play and discovery.
  • Dough play – Enhances creativity, imagination and develops fine motor skills.

Outdoor facilities

Our nursery shares a newly refurbished outdoor space with the reception class, allowing them to continue their learning outdoors developing gross motor skills, team work and problem solving.

Outdoor facilities include:

  • Large construction area – Encouraging problem-solving and teamwork through hands-on construction activities.
  • Road with bikes and trikes – Supports gross motor development and creative role-play as well as road safety awareness.
  • Climbing and balancing equipment – Supports sequencing, coordination and physical confidence.
  • Den building facilities – Encourages creativity, teamwork and problem-solving.
  • Mud kitchen – A fun, hands-on space for imaginative play and sensory experiences.
  • Large water play – Problem solving and developing gross motor skills.
  • Sports equipment – To invent games and activities with friends.

No matter the weather, our nursery ensures children have access to engaging, active and enriching learning experiences every day.

Up to 30 hours FREE childcare places available

Families may be eligible for 15 or 30 hours free childcare which can be spread across morning, afternoon or full day spaces.

Free fruit and milk for children under 5

Each child that registers with Cool Milk will receive a 189ml portion of semi-skimmed milk every day. Find out more and how to register on our parents pages. 

Book a visit

We welcome families to tour our nursery. Complete our enquiry form below or contact the academy directly to make an appointment with a member of our team.

Come along to one of our nursery discovery sessions.

T: 01777 870482

E: office@tuxfordprimary-ac.org.uk

Make an enquiry

Apply online

If you would like to register your child for a place at our nursery following their third birthday, complete our registration form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

Apply for a nursery place

Where to find us

Our nursery is located in our specialist early years and foundation spaces within Tuxford Primary Academy.