The Avenue Private Day Care

About this day nursery

The Avenue Private Day Care, established in June 1991, provides high-quality childcare services in Leigh, Lancashire, catering to children from six weeks to four years old. The day nursery focuses on supporting children's development through various engaging activities, including messy play, and offers age-appropriate learning resources.

Each child is assigned a key worker to monitor their progress. Beyond nursery care, The Avenue also extends its services to older children with before and after-school clubs for ages four to eleven, collaborating with local primary schools like Leigh C E, Sacred Heart, St Mary’s, and Leigh Central.

Additionally, during school holidays, they run a holiday club featuring numerous activities and outings. The day nursery team comprises experienced professionals, all qualified to at least Level 3, and trained in essential areas such as first aid, health and safety, basic food hygiene, and safeguarding.

Their commitment to early childhood education is further evidenced by participation in ECAT, Elklan, and Toddler Talk training programmes. m.

m. on weekdays, offering a nourishing breakfast and tea for children attending clubs.

What it's like

Children are excited as they arrive at this positive nursery, quickly settling and engaging in inviting experiences. Staff know the children well, offering praise and reassurance, ensuring children are happy and feel safe. Children confidently remember what they have been taught, building on their knowledge and making good progress, developing positive attitudes to learning.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured weekly for standard childcare, with a set rate for unfunded children. Out-of-school and holiday care are charged on a daily basis, and a minimum weekly booking applies.