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Zipadee Day Nursery

Zipadee Day Nursery

A nurturing and creative environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play

Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 18:00
Age: 0 - 60 months
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Open Day: Sat 16 May
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About Zipadee Day Nursery

  • Zipadee Day Nursery is an OFSTED GOOD (2022) nursery in Leek,  Staffordshire, located in the town centre with free on-site parking for easy drop-offs. Our purpose-built home provides spacious rooms and expansive gardens tailored for children from 3 months to 5 years in a serene, inviting setting. We focus on robust safeguarding and heartfelt nurturing care to instil security, happiness and belonging from the very first day.

  • Our committed team designs child-led experiences that cultivate curiosity, resilience, and delight in learning. Bright, airy spaces seamlessly connect to spacious outdoors areas designed for each age range, offering boundless opportunities for wonder and growth.

  • Our expansive gardens delight with a climbing opportunities giant sand pit for digging dreams, mud kitchen for sensory magic, cosy story hideaways, open spaces to explore gross motor development and outdoor mark making stations which support children in expressing themselves.

  • Could Zipadee Day Nursery be the enchanting woodland retreat your little one will cherish? Book a tour today and discover a warm, nurturing environment where curiosity blossoms, friendships grow, and every day is filled with joyful learning.

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Nursery Facilities

Discover the facilities available at our nursery and how they support your child's care, learning, and development.

Buggy Store

Buggy Store

A dedicated space to safely store your buggy during the day, making drop-off and pick-up easier and hassle-free.

Our Nursery Fees

We understand how important it is to have a clear picture of the costs associated with your child's care. Our fee sheet is designed to be transparent and straightforward, so please click below and take your time to look through it.

You can also learn more about fees and funding options on our dedicated pages Fees and funding page

If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk things through with you.

Nutritional Approach

We believe food is fundamental to healthy growth, happy minds, and positive lifelong habits. In the earliest years, what children eat shapes taste preferences, supports brain development, and lays the foundations for long-term health.

All meals are freshly prepared on site each day using quality, seasonal ingredients. Our menus are developed with expert guidance, designed for inclusion, and go beyond Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. We want every child to become a confident, curious eater.

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Meet Our Nursery Manager

Katy Aubrey

Hi, I'm Katy, the manager at Zipadee Day Nursery. I've been working in childcare since 2014 and joined the nursery in January 2021. I hold my Level 3 qualification and I'm currently working towards my Level 5.

I'm an experienced early years professional who began my career as a playworker before progressing into full time nursery work. I completed my nursery apprenticeship and quickly advanced into a management role, driven by my passion for high quality, child centred care.

My approach is strongly child focused, with an emphasis on inclusion and ensuring every child feels a true sense of belonging. I value creating a nurturing, loving environment where children feel safe to be themselves, grow in confidence, and develop at their own pace.

I value building strong, trusting relationships with children and families. There is no other job like it.

What to Expect on Your Nursery Tour

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Our Next Open Day

Saturday 16th of May:9am-1pm

Meet our friendly team

Meet our friendly team

Learn about our curriculum

Learn about our curriculum

Explore funding options

Explore funding options

Explore our rooms and areas

Explore our rooms and areas

Our Commitments

Our curriculum is built around five core commitments that guide how we nurture every child.

Critical And Creative Thinkers

Nurturing curiosity and confidence to imagine, test ideas, and solve problems through exploration.

Sense of Belonging

Building secure, trusting relationships so every child feels safe, valued, and confident.

Explorers of Our World

Connecting children to nature through outdoor experiences that build resilience and independence.

Confident Communicators

Supporting every child to express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them.

Happy and Healthy

Encouraging physical activity, healthy eating, and joyful experiences that support lifelong wellbeing.

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to help every child feel happy, included and confident, while supporting their learning and development through play and everyday experiences. We focus on three key ways.

  • Confident Communicator: We support children to talk, listen and express their thoughts and feelings through play, stories, songs and daily conversations, building confidence in communication and positive relationships.

  • Resilient Resolver: We help children cope with challenges, manage their emotions and keep trying when things feel tricky, building resilience and confidence.

  • Independent Investigator: We encourage children to explore, ask questions and discover new things through hands-on play, supporting them to make choices, become independent and develop a love of learning.

Our aim is to give every child the best possible start, helping them leave nursery happy, confident and ready for their next step.

What Parents Say About Us

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April 23, 2026

Review of Zipadee Day Nursery

I was very skeptical about sending my little boy to Nursery as our eldest had always been cared for by family. Zipadee's came as a recommendation, and I can't fault my decision in sending Layton. The staff are amazing and extremely accommodating. We have had a challenging few months with illness and dietary needs and they have helped and aided all the way, nothing has been too much of an ask! Each member of staff greets him by his name with a huge smile and he leaves happy, babbling about his day. He is learning so much with them and he's in great hands 10/10 all round :)

Kelly H

March 2, 2026

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Arthur loves nursery and so do we. The staff are kind, supportive and truly care about the children. He always comes home happy, and you can clearly see that he feels secure and well looked after. We've seen such a positive difference in his confidence and development since starting. Communication is excellent, and as parents we feel reassured knowing he's in such a nurturing environment.

S A

March 2, 2026

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Zipadees has been amazing since my daughter started and I'm so pleased I chose this nursery. Before my daughter came to the nursery she was really shy and would cry at new people, but the staff have completely turned her around and she loves talking about nursery and the friends she has. The staff are all so lovely and always upbeat, no matter whether I'm dropping my daughter off at 8am or collecting her at 6pm, they are superwomen! I couldn't have wished or hoped for a better setting for my daughter to start her learning journey. I find all the girls so approachable and happy to answer any questions. The updates during the day are so nice to see, especially with the little pictures. Zipadees has such a home, family feel to it, which is one of the main things that stood out when viewing and I'm so thankful to the staff for creating such a positive experience for both myself and my daughter.

Kimberley K

March 2, 2026

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My son has been attending Zipadees for over a year now, and in that time his speech learning and understanding has developed so much, the practitioners go above and beyond for my son, staff are always so friendly and are always on hand to give you advice & support if needed my other two children also attend during school holidays, again staff are amazing with all my children and accommodate all there needs. By far the best nursery my children have attended, thankyou for always going above and beyond and thankyou for all being so amazing I'm so grateful.

J H

December 23, 2025

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Louie started Zipadees in May, he's loved it from the minute he started, he loves all the ladies that look after him, they all go above and beyond for him! They are all lucky babies to have such a lovely team looking after them! It's so nice to get daily updates and pictures to see what they have been up to

Danni M

October 23, 2025

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Zipadee's nursery have gone above and beyond for our daughter, couldn't be happier they make sure all her needs are met. I would recommend this nursery to everyone. She's always doing different activities that vary from painting/colouring/messy play/ outdoor activities and many more. They also have a sensory room for children with additional needs.

M B

October 23, 2025

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My son started this nursery just before his 1st Birthday he struggled to settle in so this nursery went above and beyond did few weeks of setting in and eventually he settled in he's coming on so much he's started to walk and talk i would 100 percent recommend this nursery to any parent they also not just there for my son they are there for you as a family very accommodating with there hours to

Kira H

July 22, 2025

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Great staff that take the time to work with the kids and help them achieve their potential.

Richard W

July 18, 2025

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My child has enjoyed his time at Zipadee's. We have always found the staff friendly and welcoming. Staff have always been quick to answer any questions. We would recommend Zipadee's to everyone.

Shane S

July 16, 2025

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Zipadee's has been amazing for my boy and for me. The staff are so kind and understanding and nothing is too much trouble. My boy has truly loved his time here and learnt so much. The staff work so hard and care for each child as if their own. I will miss Zipadee's!

Emily S

July 16, 2025

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The nursery is absolutely fantastic. We chose Zipadee and our daughter has loved her time here. All the staff are professional and caring and would highly recommend.

J S

July 11, 2025

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We couldn't have asked for a better start to our son's early years. From day one, we felt so welcomed and reassured by the warmth, care, and professionalism of every single member of the team. The staff are not only kind and nurturing, but also genuinely passionate about what they do - and it shows every day. Our son absolutely loved his time at nursery. He always came home happy, full of stories, songs, and new things he'd learned. As parents, it was such a joy to see him thrive in such a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. Leaving is bittersweet, but we'll always be grateful for the incredible care, support, and joy this nursery has given our family. Thank you for everything - we'll miss you all!

Dominika F

July 7, 2025

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We've had a very positive experience with Zipadees day nursery. My daughter loves going and we get regular updates on her progress. The staff are all lovely and have clearly built a fab rapport with my daughter.

Amber S

December 20, 2024

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Amazing staff and our little one is coming on leaps and bounds in all areas of development. She has been there since 8 months and has grown every day.

P D

December 18, 2024

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Lovely nursery setting with lots of activities for children to learn and explore. The team are amazing which is very reassuring when leaving your child in the care of someone else.

Daniella S

December 18, 2024

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Our daughter has attended Zipadee Day Nursery since she was a baby. It feels like home to us. The staff go above and beyond and nothing is too much trouble. My child is now at pre-school here and has learnt so much.

Sophie S

December 18, 2024

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My children have attended Zipadee Day Nursery over the last 5 years and throughout that time they have been part of a supportive, loving community. All of the staff know and love the children. The children are fully supported and encourage to excel. As parents, we are kept informed and invited at every opportunities. Thank for you being a part of our children's learning journey.

T C

December 18, 2024

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Very happy with the nursery. Always up to date with everything I need to know about.

N D

December 18, 2024

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Fantastic nursery. The staff are excellent and the care and support they have provided for my little boy has been brilliant. I fully recommend this nursery

H K

December 18, 2024

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Everyone is always welcoming and friendly. They take the time to answer ant questions and spend time with everyone. My child absolutely loves it here and he's settled in so well. He's happy in himself and is so comfortable. Everyone goes above and beyond and it is greatly appreciated.

Jade C

December 6, 2024

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Absolutely brilliant nursery with amazing and knowledgeable staff! My little girl has come on incredibly, her speech is wonderful and the nursery staff obviously care so much. They take her on wonderful little trips out and use a massive range of engaging and exciting activities to excel her learning. I can't thank staff enough and I have sent both children here. The older child who now attends school was complimented when starting school as she had an excellent foundation of knowledge to support her when starting school! My child is so happy in the morning, not only to see her key worker but to see all staff and she doesn't look back at drop-off. Amazing nursery and I would recommend to anyone and everyone.

Sheri W

November 25, 2024

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My son has been coming to Zipadees 3 days a week since he was 10 months old and he loves it. The staff are professional and enthusiastic and the facilities and play areas are great. The nursery has been able to accommodate a vegan diet with no issues and I am happy with the nutritional meals he is provided with. I would recommend to other parents looking for a nursery in Leek.

N Y

November 22, 2024

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We love Zipadee! The whole team settled our two so well after moving into the area a year ago, now our oldest has moved on and our 1 year old is loving nursery life - thank you to all staff for creating such a comfortable and fun environment for my children.

Rebecca M

November 22, 2024

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Zipadees is a lovely nursery. My daughter has been coming here since she was 8 months old starting in baby room and is now currently in preschool. She has come on leaps and bounds with her development and loves going to nursery. She has made loads of friends from the nursery and has got a really good relationship with the practitioners, especially her key worker. The nursery keeps us up to date with what they have done each day, with what they have eaten and potty training progress so we don't have to worry when dropping our child off, we know that they will keep us informed of everything that day. We love seeing the weekly observations to see how well her development is progressing.

B D

November 22, 2024

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My son attends this nursery he has settled in really well the staff are brilliant with him never had a problem, and he is coming on really well since starting. I would recommend this nursery to friends. It's brilliant for children, they have a set menu each week, they do different activities indoors or outdoors, they do little trips out to supermarkets and libraries and they also do little parties for Halloween, Christmas.

Lucy C

November 22, 2024

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Fantastic service by the ladies that run the nursery. My child is always happy to attend and can't get enough of the place. The ladies are always willing to go above and beyond to accommodate every child's needs and are always willing to help if there is a need for the odd day change or changes to schedules. Could not thank them enough!

J A

November 22, 2024

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Extremely happy with Zipadees. I know my daughter is kept safe, happy and is well cared for. All the staff are so kind and friendly and my daughter doesn't stop talking about them! She has come on so much since starting at Zipadees and has always met her milestones thanks to them. Would highly recommend sending your child here!

A K

November 22, 2024

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Zipadee has always provided amazing care and fun for both my boys. My oldest still has wonderful memories of nursery but was so fully prepared for school that, in a way, he doesn't miss it! And my youngest, at 20 months never cries when he goes in and always practically leaps into the practitioner's arms. The menu is always nutritious, and there are always smiles at the beginning and end of each day. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who wants a family-feel and believes that it takes a village to raise a child as there were some things the nursery taught us as first-time parents!

M C

November 22, 2024

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Fantastic team, 100% trust them with the care of my son and have been supportive through some challenging personal times. I live over 30 minutes away but still use the nursery, as I've used others out of the area and they are just not a patch on Zipadee Day Nursery.

Melissa R

November 22, 2024

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So so happy I decided to send my little girl to this nursery! The staff are so accommodating and welcoming and support my daughter amazingly with her learning journey, they always welcome her in with a smile. They have such a wide range of activities that the children get involved in, great food and the staff constantly keep us informed on the app what she has been doing or eaten etc for that day. Always helpful if wanting or needing advice or unsure on anything. My little boy will definitely be attending when he is old enough. I 100 percent recommend!!

Jade P

November 22, 2024

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My daughter has been attending Zipadee Day Nursery for around 2 years and absolutely loves it. She settled so well from the beginning and loves going to nursery, the staff are so caring and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Kimberley R

May 21, 2024

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Zipadee is a lovely nursery. My son loves coming to nursery and I feel when he is here all his needs are met. They have supported his development and always do great exit evictees to help child development. My son enjoys all the meals and feedback from the nursery says he eats everything. I enjoy receiving daily observations and a daily diary regarding his day.

B C

May 4, 2024

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My granddaughter attends Zipadee's, when it's time to go she is always happy to go and is always happy when she comes home. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, always happy and friendly.

Rachel M

May 1, 2024

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With having no family in the area, Zipadee Day Nursery has been like a second family! The management and staff are all amazing. You can see how they enjoy working here and are very caring to the children. All my three children have been at the nursery and I wouldn't have had them going anywhere else. I highly recommend the nursery to everyone with babies/toddlers. Thank you to all the staff for everything you have done for my children and the family.

S P

May 1, 2024

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Fantastic nursery. We have brought both of our children here. The play area is a great size, the staff are very professional and our children have loved coming to Zipadee. Highly recommended.

D G

March 27, 2024

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My child has been coming here for years, he has developed so much and loves all the staff.

Chloe H

December 20, 2023

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I am thrilled with the care that my child received.

E S

December 19, 2023

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Really good nursery. My child loves being here and has a brilliant relationship with staff. The staff always go above and beyond and I couldn't ask for anywhere better.

Georgia G

December 19, 2023

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An amazing nursery with amazing staff and supplies. My child loves coming in and is always smiling when he leaves.

L T

December 6, 2023

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The nursery is amazing and both my daughters love it. Very caring staff, they're amazing.

Emma M

December 6, 2023

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Great nursery, have always been very understanding with time and health routine. My child is thriving!

V W

August 27, 2023

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Absolutely brilliant nursery all staff are well trained and naturally caring my child settled very quickly in her setting and has learned so much in such a short space of time I would definitely recommend this nursery above any others I have seen

K R

July 12, 2023

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Amazing staff and my child has come on so much. We know he is safe and having the best care possible.

A C

July 12, 2023

Review of Zipadee Day Nursery

A wonderful nursery for our girl to come to with such helpful and genuinely caring staff. Excellent learning activities during the day. The food menu is great and there isn't a lot our girl now won't eat. Thank you so much for all of your hard work.

Richard H

July 12, 2023

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My son loves coming to nursery and all the staff are always friendly and helpful.

S W

July 12, 2023

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My child loves it here. She always looks forward to coming and the staff are always happy and welcoming.

Annalise K

July 5, 2023

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Being a non-English, 2-year-old kid, our son is settling well. The key workers are amazing and show great patience and care, to make him feel at home. A lot of activities and he is encouraged to play with other kids, which helps improve his social skills.

Prabhu M

June 23, 2023

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Never any worries, Zipadee Day Nursery has raised a kind and conscientious boy with us and he loves it there.

M C

June 13, 2023

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Couldn't recommend this nursery enough. The staff are amazing at what they do. The encouragement and love they have for their children speaks volumes. My son has been shaped into a creative, caring, smart and courageous young boy and it's all because of them and what they do! Thank you!

S R

June 6, 2023

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Brilliant and welcoming nursery. My daughter loves going and has really come on leaps and bounds! The staff are wonderful. A lovely and safe environment.

Rebecca A

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