Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Jiggy Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Halton
About this day nursery
30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery received a "Good" rating from Ofsted on 24th July 2025.
Children form strong, secure attachments with the kind and nurturing staff, aided by well-planned settling-in procedures that foster positive relationships with families. The nursery implements an ambitious, well-structured curriculum, ensuring all children make good progress from their individual starting points.
Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of each child's needs, particularly for those with SEND, tailoring support to build on their learning and development from the very first day. Both indoor and outdoor environments are stimulating and engaging, designed to capture and sustain children's interests; for instance, older children engage in obstacle courses in the garden to promote healthy living.
The nursery also focuses on preparing children for their future learning through flexible transition arrangements and strong partnerships with local schools. Parents describe the setting as "inclusive, caring and supportive," highlighting the strong bonds children form with staff.
What it's like
Children form warm and secure attachments with the kind and nurturing staff. Well-planned settling-in procedures allow staff to build positive relationships with children and their families. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.
Warm, welcoming environmentStrong SEND supportAmbitious curriculumExcellent outdoor learningCommunity hubStrong school partnerships
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Staff
30 places
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Jiggy Childcare
Last inspected 24 July 2025 · Jason Holmes
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 form warm and secure attachments with the kind and nurturing staff. Well-planned settling-in procedures allow staff to build positive relationships with children and their families. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.
Inspector highlights
- The provider creates a warm, welcoming environment for all children and their families, becoming a community hub.
- Communication and language development are supported well through training, storytelling, singing, and basic sign language.
- Leaders are strongly committed to supporting children's development, reflecting thoughtfully on practice and implementing well-considered changes.
- Staff ensure children are well prepared for their learning and development through flexible transition arrangements and strong partnerships with local schools.
- Children learn about their community through visits and interactions with residents, local police, and firefighters.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen leadership to support staff to ensure that teaching is having the best possible impact on children's development
- 2enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence further and do things for themselves.
Inspection #10392484 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of their key children. They tailor support and build on children's learning and development from the very first day.
Outdoor space
Staff create a stimulating and engaging learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, designed to capture and sustain children's interests. For example, they promote older children's understanding of healthy living by setting up an obstacle course in the garden. Children confidently and safely navigate the course, demonstrating physical skills and perseverance.
Inspection history
Date: March 2013
- July 2025Good
- August 2019Good
- December 2015Good
- March 2013Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Jiggy Childcare
About the setting
Jiggy Childcare registered in 2012. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, with qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY454082
- Registered person
- New, Lesley Marie
- 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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