Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Solutions in Wisbech
Established in 2010, Wisbech Day Nursery has consistently delivered high-quality childcare and early education in Wisbech. Our Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery provides full-time and sessional care for children from birth to school age, operating Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 6:30pm. We specialise in offering government-funded early years education, including free childcare entitlements for eligible two-, three-, and four-year-olds, alongside extended funding options. Our experienced team, including qualified managers and specialists in special educational needs, creates an enabling environment that prioritises safety, well-being, and developmental progress.Through continuous self-review and improvement, we maintain robust quality standards certified by our NDNA Quality Counts Platinum Award. We support year-round continuity with holiday clubs and after-school care while embracing outdoor learning and diverse activities tailored to various age groups. Our commitment to nutritious meals is demonstrated through our Food for Life Early Years Award-winning menus. As part of First Steps Childcare Ltd, we combine professional expertise with a family-centred approach to nurture each child's learning journey.
Services
Caterpillar Room
Ladybirds Room
Butterflies Pre-school
Outdoor Learning
After School Club
Holiday Club
Parent Info
Safeguarding
Funding Advice
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer Ofsted-registered childcare with expert staff maintaining Platinum Award standards
- Our nursery provides government-funded early education schemes with flexible usage options
- We maintain year-round continuity with after-school and holiday club provisions
- Our team includes specialists in special educational needs and English language development
- We combine structured learning with outdoor exploration in a purpose-designed environment
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- NDNA Quality Counts Platinum Award
- Food for Life Early Years Award
What people say
Nurturing environment
Excellent staff
Educational value
Clean facilities
Flexible care
Services
Caterpillar Room
Our Caterpillar Room provides specialised care for children under two years old. Experienced caregivers create stimulating developmental activities within a secure environment. The programme focuses on sensory exploration, motor skills, and early communication while maintaining individualised care routines.
Ladybirds Room
Ladybirds Room caters to two- to three-year-olds through structured learning combined with creative play. Staff implement age-appropriate curricula that nurture social skills, independence, and cognitive development through themed activities and resource-rich environments tailored to active toddlers.
Butterflies Pre-school
Our Butterflies Pre-school prepares three- to five-year-olds for formal education through comprehensive early learning programmes. Qualified educators deliver curriculum-aligned activities focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social readiness while maintaining engaging classroom environments with dedicated learning zones.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning sessions develop physical coordination and environmental awareness through structured garden activities. Children engage in gardening projects, physical play, and nature observation while developing risk assessment skills within our secure, purpose-designed external spaces.
After School Club
The After School Club provides supervised care for children up to 11 years old outside school hours. We combine homework support with recreational activities in a relaxed setting that fosters peer interaction and continued learning through play-based experiences.
People
Sarah Vick
Director & Nursery Manager
With a MA in Education, Sarah leads our nursery as Director & Manager, bringing extensive childcare expertise and a commitment to quality education that earned our Platinum Award.
Barrie Vick
Director
As Director, Barrie supports operational excellence across First Steps Childcare, ensuring compliance with the highest standards while implementing family-centred care approaches that benefit all children.
Jasmin West
Assistant Manager
Early Years Lead and SENCO specialist Jasmin ensures inclusive education practices, developing individualised support plans that enable children with additional needs to thrive within our nursery environment.
Nicola Glover
Deputy Manager
Nicola supervises our Under 2s provision, combining nurturing care with developmental milestones tracking to ensure optimal progress for our youngest children in a secure, stimulating setting.
Questions
What childcare sessions do you offer?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm, offering flexible sessional care that can be adapted to family needs throughout term time.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we're Ofsted-registered and were rated 'Good' in our August 2022 inspection, meeting all required standards for childcare provision.
Do you accommodate special educational needs?
Our nursery supports children with special educational needs and disabilities, featuring trained specialists and inclusive learning programmes tailored to individual requirements.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, we offer nutritionally balanced meals and snacks following Food for Life Award standards, with dietary adaptations available for children with specific needs.
What funding options exist?
We provide government-funded childcare for eligible two-year-olds, universal free early education for three- and four-year-olds, and extended 30-hour funding schemes with appropriate eligibility verification.
Do you have quality certifications?
We hold the NDNA Quality Counts Platinum Award and Food for Life Early Years Award, demonstrating our commitment to exceeding statutory care requirements.
Reviews (4)
Lel Bedford
Jan 23, 2022
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Great nursery, my little one has been here for a year now, she loves it. She has a great time while she is there. The staff are amazing. Very informative when you collect your child. My little one loves the forest garden, (the forest garden was the main reason I sent my little one here as she loves being outside)
Deborah Crook
Jan 25, 2020
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My grandson attends the nursery, he has an amazing time with varied new experiences. He especially enjoys his time outdoors and loves his forest school sessions.
Jessica Nelson
Oct 10, 2019
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Best decision I ever made was putting my son here. He’s absolutely thriving and I know it’s down to the amazing staff there. They keep constant communication with parents so you always know anything that’s going on, and the facilities are fab! The chefs food is clearly brilliant as my son is eating food I never would have expected. The nursery staff are incredibly supportive to any personal situations and I can’t thank them enough for helping my boy to become a lot more confident with other children and to try new things!
Sarah Sharman
May 09, 2017
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Excellent my daughter has gained so.much confidence with people now it's like she's a diffrent child x
