Opening hours
7.00am – 6.00pm
Highview Baby Unit
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
18 places
Age range
0–1 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Highview Baby Unit, located in Skelmersdale, WN8 0DX, offers comprehensive childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Established in 2002, the nursery is structured into three age-specific rooms: the Buttercups Room for infants up to approximately 2 years, the Daffodil Room for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, and the Sunflower Room for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Operating from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Highview Baby Unit provides both full-day and half-day sessions, with flexible options that include term-time only places. The nursery is committed to supporting families with various funding options, accepting government-funded entitlements for eligible 9-month-olds, 2-year-olds, and all 3 and 4-year-olds, including the 15 and 30-hour schemes.
They also charge separately for meals and snacks for funded childcare sessions for children over 1 year. The facility is easily accessible, overlooking Newcastle Road, close to local bus links and a 5-minute walk from Seaburn Metro Station, making it convenient for families in the Fulwell, Sunderland area.
What it's like
Children receive personalised care from practitioners who are highly sensitive to their needs, forming close and loving bonds, and feeling safe and content in an environment that supports their care routines well. Their personal and emotional needs are nurtured, and they communicate their needs and preferences effectively. Children respond positively to praise, demonstrating good behaviour and a positive disposition to learning.
Flexible childcare optionsGovernment funding acceptedAge-specific roomsHome-cooked foodTerm-time only places
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured by age bands for children aged 0-2 years and 2-5 years, offering full day, half day, and weekly full-time sessions. Additional charges apply for meals for children over one year old, depending on the booked session.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Meal fees apply to children over one year of age.
- Morning session meals cover breakfast, morning snack, and lunch.
- Afternoon session meals cover afternoon tea and a snack.
- Full day meal charge covers all meals and snacks.
Key facts
Age range
6 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day, Half day, Term time only
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Highview Baby Unit
Last inspected 4 August 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 receive personalised care from practitioners who are highly sensitive to their needs, forming close and loving bonds, and feeling safe and content in an environment that supports their care routines well. Their personal and emotional needs are nurtured, and they communicate their needs and preferences effectively. Children respond positively to praise, demonstrating good behaviour and a positive disposition to learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children receive personalised care from practitioners who are highly sensitive to their needs.
- Children feel safe and content in an environment that supports their care routines very well.
- Children have access to spaces that support their early learning and development, including spacious open areas for physical skills.
- Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, have their communication skills supported well.
- A love of books is promoted effectively, with a comfy reading area where children enjoy relaxing and selecting books.
Areas to develop
- 1further involve practitioners in the processes of self-evaluation, in order to make clearer their understanding of the setting's priorities for improvement
- 2ensure that children are provided with opportunities to use the toilet in order to further develop their toileting skills.
Inspection #10231392 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents express that they receive unique support that is specific to the development of very young children.
They praise the open door policy, which is successful in providing them with reassurance and guidance.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children have access to spacious open areas that enable them to develop their physical skills, such as crawling and walking.
Parent Reviews of Highview Baby Unit
5.0
(1)
Lisa Bennett
3 years ago
My boy been going for 2 months and has settled in really good. The staff are all lovely. Very pleased with the service
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Inspection history
Date: February 2013
- August 2022Good
- September 2016Good
- October 2015Inadequate
- February 2013Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Highview Baby Unit
About the setting
Highview Baby Unit registered in 1998. The nursery employs six members of staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas, from 7.30am until 6pm.
- URN
- 309637
- Registered person
- Hurst, Jean Ann
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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