Smarties Nursery and Pre-school

About this day nursery

Smarties Nursery and Pre-school in Wirral offers a nurturing, home-from-home environment where children feel secure while parents are at work. The nursery's approach integrates modern child development theories with practical learning, fostering curiosity and independence.

Experienced and qualified staff, including an Early Years Teacher and former Ofsted Inspector, lead the team, ensuring high standards of care and education. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), utilising 'Projects and Learning Stories' to extend children's skills and promote sustained shared thinking, preparing them for primary school.

The nursery focuses on individualised learning, with Key Persons tailoring activities to each child's interests and developmental stage. They offer flexible attendance options, including full days, school hours, and half-day sessions, and accommodate funded hours.

Smarties Nursery also provides a balanced and varied menu, encouraging healthy eating habits and offering insights into food preparation and sourcing. The nursery prioritises safety and security with DBS-checked staff, paediatric first aid and safeguarding training, CCTV, and a secure door entry system.

They also encourage parental involvement and provide detailed progress updates to families.

Our ethos

Smarties Nursery is a ‘small and cosy, home from home’ style of childcare setting. We try to replicate a typical local home so children feel safe and secure whilst you are out at work. Qualified and experienced staff ensure their teaching methods are adapted for different situations and scaffold children’s learning; and sustained shared thinking extends children’s critical thinking skills, so they develop skills they will need when they start primary school. Key Persons ensure that each child is safe, secure and nurtured and that teaching is tailored to their interests and style of learning.

What it's like

Staff create a calm, friendly and nurturing environment where children are happy and settled. Children feel safe and secure and demonstrate good behaviour, playing harmoniously and listening attentively to staff. They make good progress in their learning and development, exploring concepts like continents and learning Spanish.

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around full days, school hours, or half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with weekly rates also available. Funded sessions have specific timings and are subject to an additional lunch charge. A non-refundable registration fee and admin fees may also apply.