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Heron Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
·St. Johns Centre, Brick Kiln Lane, WIGAN, WN1 1XH · Wigan
Number of places
148 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Wigan

About this day nursery

Heron Day Nursery Wigan is dedicated to fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success in children. The nursery's philosophy centres on nurturing each child's inherent curiosity, creativity, and individuality through an engaging play-based curriculum.

They offer various session types, including both full-time and part-time options, 9-3 sessions, pre-school care, and provision for before and after school, as well as a holiday club. The facilities are thoughtfully designed to create a comfortable and stimulating environment, complete with age-appropriate resources, outdoor play areas, and a nutritious meal plan.

A team of devoted and highly trained staff members are committed to providing top-tier care and education, ensuring individual attention and support for each child. Heron Day Nursery emphasises strong partnerships with parents, offering regular communication, parent evenings, and an online portal for daily updates and progress tracking, all with the goal of preparing children for school.

Our ethos

Our nurseries Ethos is to give each individual child the best possible start in the child's learning journey. We strive to make a positive, happy, friendly learning environment where parents feel happy to leave their children in our care. We go above and beyond to make this happen. Partnerships with parents are paramount to ensure children are making good progress and getting school ready.

What it's like

Children are happy, feel safe and settle well at nursery. They develop good bonds with the attentive staff through reassurance and cuddles. Children make good progress, show concentration and independence, and are motivated to learn in stimulating environments.

Play-based learningFlexible session optionsNutritious meal programmeStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Fri: 07:30 am – 05:45 pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Heron Day Nursery

Last inspected 31 May 2022

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 are happy, feel safe and settle well at nursery. They develop good bonds with the attentive staff through reassurance and cuddles. Children make good progress, show concentration and independence, and are motivated to learn in stimulating environments.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, feel safe and settle well at nursery.
  • Children make good progress and show a positive attitude to learning.
  • Managers and staff are proficient in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff help children to develop their language skills through listening, talking, singing, and stories.
  • Children are caring towards each other and are learning about sharing and taking turns.

Areas to develop

  • 1adapt teaching to extend children's learning further during free-play activities
  • 2support all staff to model new vocabulary to enable children to consistently hear and practise new words.
Inspection #10235121 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that they are very happy with the care their children receive. They describe the nursery as a very nurturing environment.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff are proficient in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure that children and families get the help they need.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are helped to make connections in their learning. Staff use a variety of resources along with visual cards for routines to help children's understanding and the manager specifically tracks their development.

Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • May 2022Good
  • March 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • June 2013Good
  • April 2013Good
  • November 2011Good

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