Habla Bilingual Day Nursery, established in Upton, Wirral in 2017 and expanded to Formby in Summer 2021, is dedicated to fostering a safe, secure, and joyful learning environment where children can reach their full potential. The nursery prides itself on its stimulating, bilingual approach, encouraging children to explore the world through play and interaction with highly qualified Spanish and English-speaking practitioners.
Habla emphasises the importance of play as a child's primary work, enabling them to develop cooperation, express emotions, use their imagination, and build strong communication skills. The curriculum is designed to enhance language acquisition, physical development, and creative thinking.
Meals are prepared fresh on-site with a two-week rolling menu, catering to dietary requirements and introducing diverse dishes, including Spanish specialities, all in line with the Children’s Food Trust Eat Better, Start Better Programme. The team boasts experienced educators, including a manager with extensive early years expertise and a deputy manager with a Level 4 SENCO accreditation, all holding Paediatric First Aid training and committed to continuous professional development.
The nursery’s bilingual methodology, employing the one-person one-language (OPOL) system, allows children to naturally absorb Spanish and English, with staff monitoring progress to ensure proficiency in both languages. They believe early exposure to a second language offers significant cognitive, educational, and cultural advantages.
Our ethos
Habla Bilingual Day Nursery employs a bilingual methodology using the one-person one-language (OPOL) system to encourage natural absorption of Spanish and English. They believe this approach offers significant cognitive, educational, and cultural advantages, fostering a joyful learning environment where children can reach their full potential through play-based learning and interaction with practitioners.
What it's like
Children are extremely confident and articulate at Habla. The curriculum is bilingual, with staff expertly weaving both English and Spanish into daily activities, leading to highly developed language skills in children. The environment is safe, stimulating, and nurturing, allowing children to make rapid progress and develop a love for reading and exploration.
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Meals are prepared fresh on site and include breakfast, lunch, snack, and tea, with a two-week rolling menu. Dietary requirements are catered for, and menus are designed to introduce a variety of dishes including Spanish favourites, following the Children’s Food Trust Eat Better, Start Better Programme.
Opening hours
Upton 7:30am – 18:00pm; Formby 7:30am-5:45pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 29 July 2021 · Nadine McCarthy
What it's like to attend
Children are extremely confident and articulate at Habla. The curriculum is bilingual, with staff expertly weaving both English and Spanish into daily activities, leading to highly developed language skills in children. The environment is safe, stimulating, and nurturing, allowing children to make rapid progress and develop a love for reading and exploration.
Inspector highlights
Inclusion & environment
Staff use knowledge gained from training particularly well to identify gaps in children's language skills and to plan a range of tailored activities. They share strategies with parents to use at home and run various workshops. Language programmes are used effectively to promote speaking skills and to close the gaps in children's learning.
The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.
Most recent inspection
29 July 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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