Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Early Years Education in Saddleworth
Swan Meadow Nurseries have been dedicated to early years education since 2003, offering a holistic approach rooted in nature-based learning. Our three nurseries in Saddleworth provide child-led environments where creativity, curiosity, and social skills flourish. Founded by Vincent and Elaine, experienced educators with a vision for transformative childcare, we combine academic and art-based activities in serene rural settings. Our woodland-inspired curriculum fosters cognitive, physical, and emotional development through hands-on exploration. With over two decades of experience, we prioritise family values and parental collaboration to personalise each child's learning journey.Our state-of-the-art facilities feature natural resources and direct access to outdoor spaces, promoting resilience and environmental awareness. We maintain a nurturing atmosphere where children develop foundational skills for lifelong learning. Our team of dedicated professionals ensures safety, inclusivity, and individualised attention across all settings. By integrating mindfulness practices and physical play, we support holistic wellbeing and intellectual growth. This commitment to natural, balanced education has established us as a trusted choice for families across the North West.
Services
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning Programs
Mindfulness Activities
Woodland Exploration
Parental Engagement Workshops
Nature-Based Curriculum
Holistic Development
Child-Led Learning
Environmental Education
Wellbeing Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in early childhood education
- Our woodland-inspired curriculum promotes hands-on learning and resilience
- We maintain a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio for personalised attention
- Our three locations provide tailored environments for different learning styles
- We integrate mindfulness practices to support emotional development
What people say
Wonderful outdoor spaces
Caring staff
Creative curriculum
Excellent communication
Mindfulness focus
Services
Early Years Education
Our comprehensive early years curriculum combines academic foundations with creative exploration. Through structured play and natural resources, children develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a nurturing environment. Qualified educators deliver tailored activities that stimulate cognitive growth while maintaining alignment with EYFS standards.
Woodland Exploration
Daily woodland sessions promote physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in supervised risk-taking activities that build resilience and teamwork. Our forest school approach uses natural materials for imaginative play, fostering scientific curiosity and sensory development through hands-on discovery in Saddleworth's rural landscape.
Mindfulness Activities
Daily mindfulness practices cultivate emotional regulation and concentration skills. Through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and reflective play, children learn to manage emotions effectively. These sessions support mental health foundations while enhancing focus for academic and social interactions in our tranquil nursery settings.
Parental Engagement
We maintain regular communication through progress portfolios and parent-teacher consultations. Family workshops explore child development strategies, while home-learning resources extend educational experiences beyond nursery hours. This collaborative approach ensures consistent support for each child's unique learning journey across all environments.
Nature-Based Curriculum
Our bespoke curriculum integrates seasonal changes and ecological awareness into daily learning. Children investigate plant life cycles, weather patterns, and local wildlife through structured observation and interactive projects. This approach develops scientific thinking while fostering environmental stewardship from an early age in our meadow and woodland habitats.
People
Vincent
Co-Founder
With 20+ years in education, Vincent transitioned from teaching to nursery management in 2003. His vision for nature-integrated learning drives curriculum development across all three settings while maintaining operational oversight of staff training and facility expansions.
Elaine
Co-Founder
Elaine brings extensive early years expertise to Swan Meadow Nurseries. As co-founder, she focuses on child development strategies and staff mentoring. Her educational background informs our personalised learning approaches and ensures consistent quality across all nursery locations since establishment in 2003.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We accept children from 2 years old through to school age, with tailored environments for different developmental stages across our three nursery settings.
How do you incorporate outdoor learning?
Daily woodland sessions and meadow exploration form core components of our curriculum, using natural resources for structured activities that develop physical and cognitive skills.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff hold paediatric first aid qualifications with regular safeguarding training. Outdoor areas feature secure boundaries and risk assessments are conducted daily for all activities.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain regular communication through learning journals, parent-teacher meetings, and family workshops that explore child development strategies and home-learning opportunities.
What makes your nursery unique?
Our three distinct locations offer varied learning environments with dedicated woodland spaces, mindfulness practices, and a curriculum that balances academic foundations with creative exploration.
Do you follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework?
Yes, our programmes fully align with EYFS standards while incorporating additional elements like environmental education and mindfulness to enhance child development outcomes.
Reviews (2)
William White
Aug 07, 2019
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Great Nursery. 5 stars. Great staff. Great teaching. Dont be late otherwise your charged seems, which is very fair I beleive, as there running a business. Very professional people.
Tim James
Jul 02, 2019
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What an incredible place - I get a warm fuzzy feeling when dropping off and collecting my child, knowing that he is in the best possible place, with the most genuine, engaged, well-trained staff, in the most beautiful, clean, well kept setting. I just drop him off with his coat and they take care of the rest - food, nappies, wet wipes..
