Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Early Learning in Altrincham
St Vincent's Nursery provides a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 0-5 years, operating as a Social Enterprise under the Board of Governors of St Vincent's Catholic Primary School. With an OFSTED Outstanding rating, we prioritise individualised care, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum while fostering creativity, independence, and holistic development. Our team delivers tailored learning experiences through play, supported by continuous professional development and a commitment to inclusivity.We maintain extended hours across 48 weeks annually, offering flexible session options to meet family needs while reinvesting surplus funds into community enrichment. Our approach integrates the Curiosity Approach Accreditation, Forest School principles, and British Values to cultivate a foundation for lifelong learning.
Services
Young Explorers
Early Learners
Pre-school
Forest School
Holiday Club
Highlights and features
- OFSTED Outstanding-rated nursery with 48-week annual operation
- Specialist early years educators with continuous professional development
- Individualised learning plans aligned with EYFS statutory framework
- Award-winning Curiosity Approach and Forest School integration
- Community-focused Social Enterprise reinvesting in local development
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
- Curiosity Approach Accreditation
What people say
Outstanding
Excellent staff
Doesn't want to come home
Best place for our child
Incredible SEN support
Services
Young Explorers
Our Young Explorers programme caters to infants with dedicated key persons ensuring secure attachments and responsive care. Using 'in the moment' planning, we follow each child's interests while meeting developmental milestones. The curriculum incorporates sensory experiences and motor skill development within a warm, homely environment.
Early Learners
The Early Learners stage focuses on communication development and social skills through structured play and exploration. Practitioners implement individual learning journeys aligned with EYFS prime areas while fostering independence and emotional regulation. Daily routines incorporate music, storytelling, and physical activities.
Pre-school
Our Pre-school provision prepares children for formal education through balanced literacy and numeracy activities. We integrate British Values and World Understanding while maintaining 1:8 staff ratios. The curriculum includes Forest School sessions and specialist speech therapy support when required.
Forest School
Forest School sessions develop resilience and environmental awareness through hands-on outdoor experiences. Qualified leaders facilitate nature-based activities that build confidence and teamwork. Weekly sessions include tool use, shelter building, and seasonal exploration within our secure grounds.
Holiday Club
The Sunshine Holiday Club provides care during school breaks for primary-aged children. Activities include themed projects, creative arts, and physical games. The service maintains continuity with nursery values while offering age-appropriate challenges and social opportunities.
People
Ivana Butterworth
Nursery and Sunshine Club Manager
Ivana Butterworth leads our team with extensive early years expertise, overseeing curriculum implementation and staff development. She ensures adherence to OFSTED standards while maintaining the nursery's nurturing ethos and community engagement initiatives.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care and education for children aged 0-5 years through our Young Explorers (0-2), Early Learners (2-3), and Pre-school (3-5) programmes.
Is your nursery OFSTED registered?
Yes, we are officially registered with OFSTED and have maintained an Outstanding rating since our last inspection.
Do you offer flexible attendance options?
We offer both term-time only and all-year-round attendance with sessions from 7:45am to 6:00pm, 48 weeks annually.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All our practitioners hold relevant early years qualifications with regular CPD training. We maintain recommended staff-to-child ratios across all age groups.
How do you support children with additional needs?
We provide individualised support plans with 1:1 assistance when required, working closely with external specialists and parents to ensure full inclusion.
What is your approach to learning through play?
We implement 'in the moment' planning, following children's interests while guiding development through structured play experiences aligned with EYFS frameworks.
Reviews (2)
Michelle Mollie
Apr 04, 2018
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My little girl has been attending st Vincent’s for two years now since she was 10 months old and the staff are amazing. The staff turnover is low so she was lucky enough to have the same key worker for 18 months until she went up a room. They are always innovating and thinking of new ways to connect with the parents and communicate new initiatives. A huge thank you to all the staff for making our little girl so happy x
Ciara Sutton
Apr 01, 2018
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Our little boy begs to be taken to nursery every day! He loves it, he is so happy every day that he goes and has learnt so much in his time there. We couldn't be happier!
