Early Learners Nursery (Wigan)

About this day nursery

Early Learners Nurseries, established in 1985, offers childcare across multiple locations, including Wigan. The day nursery focuses on providing comprehensive early years education, supporting children from 9 months to four years old.

They actively participate in government funding schemes, stretching entitlements over 52 weeks to better assist working families. The day nursery prioritises a child-centred approach, with practitioners continuously reflecting on children's progress and development in relation to the British Values.

Parents can utilise the "Parent Admin" app for daily updates, account management, and communication regarding their child's journey. Early Learners aims to be transparent about its services, offering a variety of additional voluntary activities and clearly outlining chargeable extras beyond funded hours.

They cater for various needs, from full days to sessional care, with a strong emphasis on healthy eating and adherence to their policies and procedures.

Our ethos

Our practitioners reflect continuously on all children's progress; by understanding and assessing their development, our environments, relationships and the British Values which form our pedagogy. This enables our teams to really question and reflect on the 'how' and 'why' of early education.

What it's like

Leaders have recently introduced strategies to strengthen children's understanding of routines and expectations. However, these approaches are not yet implemented consistently across the setting. As a result, some children do not consistently receive the support they need to understand what is expected of them or to remain fully engaged in their learning. At times, staff do not adapt their interactions or explain routines clearly enough to help children understand expectations. Consequently, some children become disengaged during group activities and transitions. Despite these inconsistencies, children demonstrate that they feel safe, valued and well cared for.

Pricing & funding

Early Learners Nurseries offers year-round childcare on a sessional or full day basis, with no hourly care or short 1-2 hour sessions. Meals are included for privately paid sessions or days, but meals during funded sessions are charged separately on a monthly basis. Additional services and enhanced activities are also charged separately.