Pretty Windows

About this day nursery

Pretty Windows Day Nursery, established in March 1997, operates in the heart of Nottingham, specifically in the former Sneinton fruit and vegetable market. The founders, who are parents and grandparents themselves, recognised a shortage of high-quality early years care and education in the city centre.

This led them to extensively rebuild and equip dilapidated warehouses to create a vibrant and nurturing environment, capable of accommodating up to 75 children. The nursery embraces the motto "A Care-free Day the Pretty Windows Way," striving to provide a safe, secure, and happy setting where children can thrive in their play and learning.

Pretty Windows is committed to offering high-quality, affordable, and accessible childcare and education, reflecting this core philosophy in all its operations. The facility is open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, catering to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

They also provide comprehensive meals and snacks, freshly prepared on-site, and include essential items like nappies, wipes, and formula in their pricing for applicable age groups. The nursery prioritises individualised care, recognising each child as unique and working in close partnership with parents, who are considered primary caregivers and educators.

They also foster strong relationships with external agencies and the local community to further support the holistic development of each child. The management also places a high value on its staff, ensuring continuous training and professional development to maintain their high standards of childcare and education.

Our ethos

The unshakeable belief that the needs of the children in our care are our top priority. The child is at the centre of everything we do. We recognise each child as a unique individual and support, stimulate and encourage every child to achieve their full potential. We encourage children to form positive relations between themselves and others so that they recognise that they form part of a larger community where everyone cares for everyone else. Parents are the primary carers and educators of their children and we work closely with them to understand the needs of each child to help children to achieve their full potential. We foster and nurture partnerships with all people and agencies who have a part to play in the life of each child in our care. We want our nursery to be at the heart of the local community. We value everyone who works in our nursery and recognise that staff are entitled to be treated with respect and courtesy. All of our staff receive ongoing training and continuing personal development.

What it's like

Children learn good oral hygiene habits, like cleaning their teeth for a set amount of time. They receive gentle reminders to show positive behaviours, such as using 'walking feet' indoors. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported to feel at home, with staff using their home language when greeting them.