Business Details
Trusted Child Care Services in Devizes for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years
At Heathcote House Nursery, we provide a nurturing and inspiring environment for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Our purpose-built facility offers light, airy rooms designed to encourage movement and quiet reflection, complemented by extensive outdoor spaces for exploration and skill development. Our curriculum, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, emphasizes individualized learning plans tailored to each child's interests and developmental stage. We are committed to fostering curiosity and creativity through the Curiosity Approach, integrating principles from Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Steiner methodologies. Our dedicated team of Early Years experts ensures every child thrives in a safe, supportive setting.We offer home-cooked meals prepared daily by our onsite chef, with breakfast and tea available for extended sessions. Flexible childcare options include term-time and year-round places from 7:45am to 6pm, accommodating diverse family needs. We guarantee access to eligible families' government-funded childcare hours and maintain strong community connections through local visits and participation in initiatives like Devizes in Bloom. Our Ofsted-registered provision prioritizes health, wellbeing, and open communication with parents, creating confident, happy children ready for their next educational steps.
Services
Baby Care
Toddler Programs
Pre-School Education
Outdoor Learning
Flexible Childcare
Highlights and features
- We offer purpose-built Early Years facilities with dedicated age-specific rooms
- Our curriculum integrates the Curiosity Approach and Montessori principles
- Children enjoy daily outdoor learning in secure, stimulating environments
- We provide home-cooked meals prepared by an onsite chef
- Flexible childcare available 7:45am-6pm, 52 weeks a year
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Curiosity Approach
What people say
Amazing staff
Fantastic facilities
Happy children
Excellent care
Thriving environment
Services
Baby Care
Our Little Sparks program provides nurturing care for babies aged 6-12 months in a homely environment. We use open-ended resources to stimulate curiosity while maintaining a calm atmosphere with dedicated sleep facilities. Our team supports developmental milestones through personalized attention and sensory exploration activities.
Toddler Programs
The Navigators and Inventors programs cater to children aged 1-3 years with age-appropriate learning opportunities. Outdoor exploration, creative play, and structured activities develop motor skills and independence. We incorporate sensory experiences and early phonics preparation for school readiness.
Pre-School Education
Our Pioneers program prepares 3-4 year olds for formal education through independent learning choices and staff-guided extensions. Forest school activities, gardening projects, and structured phonics sessions build academic foundations while maintaining playful exploration opportunities.
Outdoor Learning
Daily outdoor activities include woodland exploration, gardening, and physical challenges in secure environments. Children develop practical skills through mud kitchen play, tractor rides, and seasonal projects that connect them with nature and community initiatives.
Flexible Childcare
We offer year-round childcare from 7:45am-6pm with full-day and school-day options. Term-time only places are available, and we accommodate working families' needs through extended hours and government-funded childcare entitlement support.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 6 months to 5 years across four age-specific groups: Little Sparks, Navigators, Inventors, and Pioneers.
Are meals provided?
Yes, all meals and snacks are freshly prepared onsite by our chef, including breakfast and tea for extended sessions.
Do you offer flexible hours?
We provide full-day and school-day sessions from 7:45am-6pm, 52 weeks a year with term-time only options available.
How do you support school readiness?
Our Pioneers program includes phonics preparation, independent learning choices, and structured activities to develop academic and social skills for Reception.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are Ofsted-registered with our most recent inspection in June 2025 confirming our high standards of care and education.
Do you accept government-funded childcare hours?
We guarantee eligible families' funded hours, including the new 30-hour entitlement for working parents starting September 2025.
