Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year around. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.
Start Well Learning in Winsford (CW7 3EP)
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
About this day nursery
Start Well Learning, situated in Winsford, Cheshire, is an independent day nursery and preschool dedicated to fostering early childhood development. Catering to children from birth up to four years old, the nursery prides itself on its "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings, achieved in 2011, 2018, and most recently in 2024.
The institution focuses on providing a stimulating and enriching learning environment where children can develop curiosity, build confidence, and acquire essential life skills. Their approach involves passionate educators who not only teach but also mentor and support each child's individual developmental journey through various activities, including music, literacy, science, and outdoor play.
The nursery emphasises strong partnerships with parents, facilitated by the extensive use of the Famly platform for seamless two-way communication. Start Well Learning aims to be a cornerstone in each child’s educational foundation, preparing them effectively for primary school and beyond.
Our ethos
Start Well Learning aims to provide a stimulating and enriching environment that fosters curiosity, confidence, and life skills. They focus on individual developmental journeys through activities like music, literacy, science, and outdoor play, supported by passionate educators and strong parent partnerships.
What it's like
Children demonstrate high levels of energy and excitement as they enter the vibrant and well-resourced environment. Children develop exceptionally strong emotional attachments with their key person when settling in to this wonderfully welcoming nursery. Staff build nurturing relationships to ensure children feel safe and secure from the moment they start by providing lots of cuddles and reassurance.
Ofsted Outstanding in all areas (2011, 2018, 2024)Independent Day Nursery & PreschoolStrong parent partnerships via Famly platform
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
Birth to 4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2018
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Start Well Learning
Last inspected 3 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 demonstrate high levels of energy and excitement as they enter the vibrant and well-resourced environment. Children develop exceptionally strong emotional attachments with their key person when settling in to this wonderfully welcoming nursery. Staff build nurturing relationships to ensure children feel safe and secure from the moment they start by providing lots of cuddles and reassurance.
Inspector highlights
- Children develop exceptionally strong emotional attachments with their key person.
- Children's language and communication are of paramount importance in the nursery, with staff providing a language-rich environment.
- Children develop a real love of books, learning new vocabulary and understanding that print carries meaning.
- Children excitedly approach the planting and growing area, which sparks their thirst for learning and thinking skills.
- The dedicated manager and her staff are relentless in their pursuit of excellence and lead the nursery with great determination.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to help children learn about good oral health practices, such as regular teeth brushing, and why these are important
- 2adapt adult-led activities to ensure they capture all children's interest and encourage children to become highly engaged.
Inspection #10194373 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff fully recognise that each child is unique and make all attempts to ensure that children make progress in their learning according to their starting points and capabilities.
Outdoor space
Children excitedly approach the planting and growing area. Staff's interactions spark children's thirst for learning and their thinking skills. For example, the staff member says, 'look at the green beans, are they green or purple?' She explains they are not ready to be eaten and children share the beans out to look at them.
Parent Reviews of Start Well Learning
5.0
(12)
Anuja Benny
8 months ago
My son was in this daycare for more than a year. Very supportive management and staff. He absolutely loved the place. Start well was an integral part of his initial learning and exploring years. Thank you team, for the relentless effort that you put in place for the welfare of the children.
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Teresa Trickett
2 years ago
My son has been at the nursery and preschool since he was 10months and he is now nearly 4 and heading to primary school. The nursery has been absolutely amazing helping him grow and develop throughout these years. He is always happy to go in which shows that he enjoys going. The posts on Facebook and on there local app shows his development and progression and it’s lovely to see him smiling and interacting with others. The staff have all been amazing throughout his journey. I would highly recommend this nursery/preschool to anyone.
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Ruthie Billman
3 years ago
This preschool is a fabulous setting for a little one. The staff and key workers are fantastic, they really take the time to know and understand your child’s needs and help them develop through lots of play and learning. They do so many different activities and have lots of play stations the children are spoilt for choice. Plus the outside area is such a bonus for little adventurers like my son. I can’t recommend enough!
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Hannah S
2 years ago
My 4 year old has been going to start well since she was 9 months old and my baby has recently started too. My 4 year old has absolutely thrived both at the day nursery and the pre school and I know my youngest will too! Would recommend Start Well to anyone looking for a day nursery or pre school.
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naomi moore
2 years ago
Fantastic nursery, my little boy has been attending Start Well Nursery for 9 months and he absolutely loves it, always running in, the staff and management team have been brilliant with him and just speaking to staff it shows just how well they know my little boy. Always going above and beyond to help his development along.
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Inspection history
Date: August 2022
- September 2022Good
- August 2022Good
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