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Heaton Preschool Nursery # Heaton Preschool Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Guide Headquarters, Bolton, BL1 5EJ · Bolton Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Bolton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Heaton Preschool Nursery, owned by Laura Sutch, is dedicated to providing a unique and positive educational start for children, building on Laura's two decades of experience in the childcare sector. Laura, a qualified nursery nurse with Early Years Professional Status, leads a team of diverse and qualified staff who foster an inclusive environment. The nursery has received recognition for its excellence, being named "Inspirational Nursery of the Year" in 2025. According to an Ofsted inspection in July 2023, the nursery offers a strong educational provision with a well-sequenced curriculum that caters to children's interests and prior knowledge. Staff are highly knowledgeable and set high aspirations for each child, providing extensive support to ensure they are well-prepared for school. Children at Heaton Preschool are encouraged to be confident, curious learners, actively engaging in play and learning within an appealing and accessible environment. The preschool focuses on developing essential skills like independence, social interaction, and school readiness, including listening, awareness of others, understanding boundaries, potty training, name recognition, and communication. The nursery operates during term time, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and offers both morning and afternoon sessions. Our ethos Heaton Preschool Nursery is committed to providing a unique and positive educational start, fostering an inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be confident, curious learners. The nursery focuses on developing essential skills for independence, social interaction, and school readiness, with a well-sequenced curriculum that caters to children's interests and prior knowledge. Staff set high aspirations and provide extensive support to ensure children are well-prepared for their next steps. What it's like Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this nurturing and inclusive nursery. Staff remain mindful of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's social and emotional development and their communication skills. Children are very happy here, and behaviour is good. Children's emotional well-being is central to everything the staff do, and children thrive on the positive relationships they develop. Inspirational Nursery of the Year 2025 Strong Ofsted report Focus on school readiness Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding 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 →](http://www.heatonpreschool.uk/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Heaton Preschool Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10293541 Lead inspector Vickie Halliwell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224239)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535607) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=heaton-preschool-nursery-bl1-5ej-ey535607) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 38 weeks a year term time only Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Morning session, Afternoon session Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Heaton Preschool Nursery Last inspected 13 June 2023 · Vickie Halliwell Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this nurturing and inclusive nursery. Staff remain mindful of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's social and emotional development and their communication skills. Children are very happy here, and behaviour is good. Children's emotional well-being is central to everything the staff do, and children thrive on the positive relationships they develop. Inspector highlights - Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this nurturing and inclusive nursery. - Children are very happy here, and behaviour is good. - Children engage well in their play and learning, and they become confident, curious learners who are well prepared for school. - Children benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum that follows their interests and builds on what they already know. - Staff feel valued and work very effectively as part of a small team which is directly led by the highly qualified manager. Areas to develop - 1 extend the programme of professional development to raise staff's understanding and confidence in delivering a strong educational programme for mathematics - 2 provide further opportunities for children to develop the muscles in their wrist, hand and fingers, to help them acquire the control and dexterity they need in preparation for eventual handwriting. Inspection #10293541 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224239) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe staff as approachable and say they always have time to listen and to work in partnership with families. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff remain mindful of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's social and emotional development and their communication skills. To help address this, staff prioritise children's emotional well-being and ensure that the curriculum for communication and language is strong. Outdoor space Children enjoy accessing the recently developed outdoor play space. This is well used to ensure that children who prefer to learn outdoors also benefit from rich learning experiences. Children purposefully investigate a wide range of natural materials as they play in the outdoor 'mud kitchen'. Inspection history Date: September 2018 - June 2023 Good - September 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Heaton Preschool Nursery ### Is Heaton Preschool Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What is the age range at Heaton Preschool Nursery? ### How does Heaton Preschool Nursery support children with SEND? ### What areas is Heaton Preschool Nursery working on improving? ### Is Heaton Preschool Nursery Ofsted registered? ### How does settling in work at Heaton Preschool Nursery? ### Which curriculum approach does Heaton Preschool Nursery use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bolton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Heaton Preschool Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Clevelands Nursery Bolton · BL1 5DH 4.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/clevelands-nursery-bl1-5dh-2767189) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Canterburys Nursery and Out of School Club Bolton · BL1 5LH ](/nursery/canterburys-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-bl1-5lh-ey456639) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.6 mi ### Tender Years Day Nursery Bolton Bolton · BL1 5HQ 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tender-years-day-nursery-bolton-bl1-5hq-2726519) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Heaton House Nursery Bolton · BL1 6AE ](/nursery/heaton-house-nursery-bl1-6ae-2578737) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 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 1.0 mi ### Bolton School Infant and Nursery School Bolton · BL1 4PA ](/nursery/bolton-school-infant-and-nursery-school-bl1-4pa-2772364) [See all nurseries in Bolton →](/search?q=Bolton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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