Our settings
Stewart Street Nursery and Childminding, Crewe
A home based setting operating from beautiful purpose built cabins with children's own dedicated outside play areas. Qualified, experienced and Ofsted suitable childcare practitioners welcome children into our family environment, where children settle quickly thanks to our vision and core values.
Why families choose Stewart Street
Stewart Street is where Smart Start began in 2012, and it is still a home-based setting at heart. Children are cared for in beautiful purpose-built cabins with their own dedicated outdoor play areas, in small family groups that stretch from tiny babies right through to school starters. We are open 7.30am to 6pm, 48 weeks a year, so funding can be stretched across the year and working parents in Crewe get cover through most of the school holidays. All meals and snacks are cooked and served here, and our qualified, experienced, Ofsted-suitable practitioners keep the routines close to the ones children know at home.
- Open 48 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 6pm
- Home based setting in purpose built cabins
- Children's own dedicated outside play areas
- Qualified, experienced and Ofsted suitable practitioners
- Warm family environment where children settle quickly
Where to find Stewart Street
Smart Start Nursery and Childminding — Stewart Street113 Stewart Street
Crewe, Cheshire East
CW2 8LY
01270 421451
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 6.00pm · 48 weeks per year
Looking for different hours? Underwood Lane is our term-time setting for 2 to 4 year olds — read about Underwood Lane nursery in Crewe.
Our rooms
Babies
0 – 18 months
Small group sizes, home routines followed, treasure baskets, sensory play and daily updates on sleeps, bottles and nappies.
Toddlers
18 months – 3 years
Movement, water and sand play, first words and lots of outdoor exploring as little ones find their feet.
Preschool
3 – 4 years
Early literacy and number, group projects and a school readiness programme with visits from local reception teachers.
What to bring
A quick checklist to help your child feel comfortable and ready for the day.
Change of clothes
At least one full spare set, including underwear and socks.
Wellies and a coat
We play outside in all weathers, so waterproofs and warm layers are essential.
Nappies, wipes and cream
If your child is in nappies, please bring a labelled supply. We do not provide these.
Sun cream and hat
Please apply sun cream before arrival and send a named bottle and hat for sunny days.
Comforter or favourite toy
A small familiar item can help little ones settle, especially in the first few weeks.
Formula / bottles if needed
For babies, please bring labelled bottles and formula or expressed milk.
Safe, happy and healthy at Stewart Street
At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to ensuring every child is safe, happy and healthy. These core values underpin all aspects of our curriculum, our daily practice, and the relationships we build with children and their families.
Safe
A nurturing, secure environment where children feel protected and confident to explore.
Happy
Warmth, laughter and belonging — because happy children are confident learners.
Healthy
Nutritious food, daily outdoor play and strong support for wellbeing and independence.
A day with us
- 7.30amFree play
- 8.00amBreakfast
- 9.00amWelcome circle
- 9.20am – 11.00amAdult led activities, outdoor play, nursery rhymes, stories and phonics
- 11.00amLunch
- 12.00pmNap times, rest and quiet activities
- 1.30pmAfternoon snack
- 2.00pmAdult led activities and outdoor play
- 4.00pmTea
- 5.00pmFree play and collection
Session fees
Correct as of August 2026. Non-funded hours are charged at £7.50 per hour. Funded hours have a £1 per hour charge for meals, snacks and consumables including celebrations and extra-curricular activities. Funding can be stretched over 48 weeks of the year.