Heath House Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Heath House Day Nursery provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children from birth to four years, where they arrive happy and eager to learn. The nursery fosters secure relationships between children and staff through a tailored settling-in process.

Children are encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles, participating in physical activities with an external sports coach and learning good hygiene practices, including handwashing before meals. They enjoy nutritious, culturally diverse meals that promote overall well-being.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on positive behaviour, with older children demonstrating responsibility and supporting younger peers. Communication is enhanced through the use of sign language, helping children develop courtesy.

Leaders at Heath House Day Nursery are dedicated to continuous improvement, with plans to refurbish the outdoor area to create a richer learning environment. They prioritise the personal, social, and emotional development of children, providing quiet areas for emotional regulation.

The Special Educational Needs Coordinator effectively collaborates with external professionals and parents, ensuring children with SEND achieve as well as their peers. While the nursery offers an ambitious, sequenced curriculum, leaders are actively working on refining group activities to consistently meet individual children's needs and managing noise levels in the pre-school room to improve engagement and concentration.

Parents praise the staff's excellent communication and the online application that keeps them informed of their child's progress and offers ideas for home learning. Overall, Heath House Day Nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2023, reflecting its commitment to providing a high-quality early years provision.

Our ethos

Heath House Day Nursery prioritises the personal, social, and emotional development of children, encouraging healthy lifestyles, positive behaviour, and courtesy. They aim to foster secure relationships and support children with SEND to achieve their best. While offering an ambitious curriculum, they focus on refining activities to meet individual needs and enhance engagement.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to learn, forming secure relationships with caring staff responsive to their needs. They readily engage in various exciting activities, fostering their interests and promoting healthy lifestyles through physical exercises and nutritious meals. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles from the start.