High Hopes Day Nursery in Macclesfield

About this day nursery

High Hopes Day Nursery in Macclesfield provides care for children from birth to four years old. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, closing for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The day nursery has rooms for different age groups, a classroom space, and a sensory room. Outside, the facilities include climbing frames, an assault course, and mud kitchens. A chef prepares a seasonal menu, and the organisation accepts various government funding schemes for childcare.

In its Ofsted inspection of February 2024, the nursery was judged to be Good. The inspector found that children are happy, settle quickly, and learn to be considerate to one another. Staff were seen to extend older children's thinking skills and encourage the use of new words to develop vocabulary. The report noted that leaders have introduced a set of high-quality stories to enhance children's literacy skills.

Our ethos

High Hopes Day Nursery provides a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop, and thrive. They focus on offering a unique setting that combines modern facilities with extensive outdoor space, allowing children to benefit from the peaceful, fresh surroundings. The nursery prides itself on high-quality care, nutritious food, and a dedicated team that fosters a love for learning and prepares children for school.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and are happy at the nursery. Leaders ensure that staff focus on building secure relationships with children and their families. Staff understand the development of babies extremely well and extend older children's thinking skills well, for instance by challenging them to use their big arm muscles to throw balls through hoops.

Pricing & funding