Hollin Nursery

About this day nursery

Hollin Nursery CIC offers a warm and inclusive atmosphere for children and parents alike, actively encouraging family involvement in events and activity planning. All staff members are highly qualified, holding at least a level three qualification, and possess current certifications in paediatric first aid, safeguarding, and food hygiene, as well as allergy awareness.

The nursery provides nutritious meals and snacks prepared by an on-site cook, who also shares recipes and welcomes food ideas from parents. Committed to continuous improvement, the nursery closes for at least two training days annually to facilitate staff development.

Hollin Nursery participates in the High 5 Quality Assurance Award, having achieved the highest level. Educational activities include local trips, weekly forest fun sessions where children learn about planting trees, building bird boxes, and pond dipping, and continuous outdoor provision within the nursery.

Learning is play-based and aligned with the EYFS curriculum, incorporating small group activities like 'sing and sign,' 'looking and listening,' BLAST, 'letters and sounds,' and Renfrew to foster social and communication skills. Activities are tailored to each child's developmental needs, with provisions to challenge gifted children and simplify learning for those who require it.

The nursery caters to children aged 6 months to 4 years and 11 months, operating Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm. They also offer various funded places, including 15 and 30 hours for eligible age groups, all year round, and can share funding with other providers.

The nursery has wheelchair access and provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, with staff experienced in administering medication and supporting children with various needs, including Cystic Fibrosis, speech and language difficulties, and specific dietary and cultural requirements.

Our ethos

Hollin Nursery's educational approach is play-based and aligned with the EYFS curriculum. They offer diverse activities like forest fun, 'sing and sign,' and 'letters and sounds' to develop social and communication skills. The nursery emphasises inclusivity, family involvement, and personalised learning, tailoring activities to individual developmental needs and providing support for children with special educational needs. They are committed to staff development and quality assurance.

What it's like

Staff form loving and nurturing bonds with the children, creating an environment where children are confident to explore and express themselves freely. They provide a range of experiences that give children opportunities to make choices and build their independence, leading to strong and secure relationships.