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Heaton House Nursery # Heaton House Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 553 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 6AE · Bolton Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Heaton House Nursery, situated in Heaton, Bolton, offers exceptional childcare and education for children from birth to five years old. The nursery is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment, drawing inspiration from various early years educational philosophies, including those of Montessori, Froebel, and Reggio Emilia. With five thoughtfully designed rooms and a team of dedicated educators, the nursery aims to provide a tailored experience that caters to each child's unique requirements and interests. The nursery emphasises the crucial role of early childhood experiences in shaping lifelong learning and collaborates closely with parents and families to positively influence children's development. Heaton House Nursery accommodates those seeking private care and those utilising government-funded schemes, providing flexible contract options of 51 or 45 weeks per year. Our ethos At Heaton House Nursery, we believe that the experiences children have in their first five years are critical in shaping their life-long learning. We recognise that, together with parents, wider family, carers, and early years professionals, we can make a positive difference to children’s lives. We believe that every child is unique and special, and we provide a learning environment that is tailored to the individual needs and interests of every child. We take inspiration from a wide range of early years theorists and philosophers, including Montessori, Froebel and Reggio Emilia, to inform our approach to teaching and learning. What it's like The firmly established ethos of the leadership team places children at the heart of everything at this special nursery. Staff provide an engaging and challenging curriculum, meaning the nursery buzzes with activity as children deeply engage in their learning. The expert staff team has developed an extremely safe and stimulating environment for children. Family Club Government Funded Hours ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://heatonhousenursery.co.uk/government-funding-2) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon-Fri: 7:30am-6:00pm Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Heaton House Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10295596 Lead inspector Jenny Smillie Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226387)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578737) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=heaton-house-nursery-bl1-6ae-2578737) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Heaton House Nursery Last inspected 13 July 2023 · Jenny Smillie Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend The firmly established ethos of the leadership team places children at the heart of everything at this special nursery. Staff provide an engaging and challenging curriculum, meaning the nursery buzzes with activity as children deeply engage in their learning. The expert staff team has developed an extremely safe and stimulating environment for children. Inspector highlights - Staff and the leadership team are passionately committed to providing the highest quality care and inspiring learning for children. - The rich and meaningful curriculum is carefully planned to build on children's knowledge with sequenced learning. - Leaders are dedicated to reflecting on and evaluating what they do, with thorough induction and ongoing mentoring. - Staff are highly attuned to all children, who make exceptional progress in their personal development. - Leaders promote extensive opportunities for children to explore and try different foods through the nursery's approach to embedding 'food widening' experiences. Inspection #10295596 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226387) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They feel the nursery is like a 'home from home' and praise the consistently high levels of communication. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are making exceptional progress from their starting points. The manager spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children visit their allotment every week to tend the plants and vegetables, bringing produce back to the setting to share. Staff teach children how to grow their own vegetables and use these in their cooking back at the nursery. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Heaton House Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVrXuxN3FQdWuu5GyWsUmf-UMzeXLhC7oPVGm6nGBAvPOFhh1uW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Candice Fraser 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSNXFEMUVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487ba773be7d5d05:0x2a3caebeaaa3e280) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjViHzB3VyvDIWFDXL-z_EMidHut6fiA8HZrkxB-wKg5Bh-0v21ElQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) nelsonlaptoplifestyle 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnMF9TVF9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba773be7d5d05:0x2a3caebeaaa3e280) Reviews from Google for Heaton House Nursery. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226387) ## Frequently asked about Heaton House Nursery ### What is the capacity at Heaton House Nursery? ### Which curriculum approach guides teaching at Heaton House Nursery? ### What does the staff team at Heaton House Nursery look like? ### How does Heaton House Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bolton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Heaton House Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Playgroup Bolton · BL1 4QB 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/bolton-children-s-opportunity-group-playgroup-bl1-4qb-ey544904) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club Bolton · BL1 5LH ](/nursery/canterburys-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-bl1-5lh-ey456639) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Canterburys 2 Nursery & Out Of School Club Bolton · BL1 6EX ](/nursery/canterburys-2-nursery-out-of-school-club-bl1-6ex-ey456633) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.4 mi ### Tender Years Day Nursery Bolton Bolton · BL1 5HQ 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tender-years-day-nursery-bolton-bl1-5hq-2726519) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bolton School Infant and Nursery School Bolton · BL1 4PA ](/nursery/bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-bl1-4pa-2772364) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Red House Nursery Bolton · BL1 6LN 3.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-red-house-nursery-bl1-6ln-ey355644) [See all nurseries in Bolton →](/search?q=Bolton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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