Our Mission
Since 2003, Total Tots has been part of the lives of children and families across Lancaster and Morecambe. For over 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of watching little ones take their first steps, find their voices, make friendships, discover the world around them and grow into confident, curious individuals. And while so much has changed over the years, one thing has never changed:
We believe every child deserves the very best start in life.
At Total Tots, we want every child to feel safe, loved, valued and truly at home. Our nurseries are places where children can be themselves, where their individuality is celebrated and where they are encouraged to explore, wonder, create and dream. Because childhood is not simply a preparation for the future.
Childhood matters now - Every Child. Every Family. Every Story.
Every child who comes through our doors is unique. They bring their own personality, experiences, culture, interests, strengths and little ways of seeing the world. We celebrate that. We embrace the wonderful diversity of the families and communities we serve and make sure every child knows that they belong. Whatever their background, circumstances, culture or additional needs, every child deserves to be listened to, understood, respected and supported. We don’t want children simply to fit in.
We want them to feel that they belong - Growing Together
We know that parents and carers know their children better than anyone. That’s why we believe the strongest early-years experiences happen when families and nurseries work together. We listen. We communicate. We share the little moments the first words, the new friendships, the proud achievements and sometimes the challenges too. By building genuine relationships with families, we create a sense of consistency and security that helps children feel confident to learn, explore and grow.
When we work together, children flourish - Nurturing the Future
Our commitment doesn’t stop with the children in our care. We’re passionate about the future of early years and about creating opportunities for people within our own communities. By supporting apprentices, nurturing home-grown talent and developing the next generation of early-years professionals, we’re helping to build a workforce that is skilled, caring, passionate and reflective of the communities we are proud to serve. Because the people who care for our children today help shape the communities of tomorrow.
A Place to Achieve. A Place to Belong. A Place to Thrive.
At Total Tots, we know that the early years are precious. They are the years when confidence begins, curiosity grows, friendships are formed and children start to discover who they are and what they can do. So we treasure every moment. We create environments filled with warmth, encouragement, laughter, discovery and opportunity places where children feel secure enough to try, supported enough to stumble and encouraged enough to try again.
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Total Tots, we recognise that children learn in different ways and at different rates, and we plan our activities to accommodate these diverse learning styles. Our aim is to support all children attending the nursery in reaching their full potential within their individual capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
Our practitioners bring a wide range of experiences, enabling them to tailor their approach to meet the unique needs of each child. Through positive play and carefully planned activities, we encourage children to develop confidence, independence, and strong social skills. We celebrate diversity and foster an appreciation of all aspects of our multicultural society, helping children learn respect, empathy, and understanding from an early age.
Read our most recent Oftsted Report for Lancaster Total Tots, Caton Road (EY259485)
HEALTHY EATING
Nursery meals are well balanced and nutritious.
Meals are freshly prepared each morning; details of the weekly menus are displayed on the nursery information board.
TERM DATES
All our nurseries are all year round. To find out more about our opening times please click on the link below
SESSION & FEES
We are open
Monday-Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm (late session available on request from 5:30pm-6:00pm)
To find out more about our fees please click on the link below
ORAL HEALTH
The supervised toothbrushing programme will be rolled out in early years settings and primary schools, with funding available from April, helping hundreds of thousands of children aged between 3 and 5 years old to develop positive brushing habits.
