Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care and Early Learning Centre in Bignall End
At Pear Tree Nursery, we are committed to providing exceptional childcare and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Since our opening in 2017, we have focused on creating environments that are both stimulating and secure, ensuring every child feels safe and engaged. Our team of dedicated practitioners tailors care to individual needs, fostering resilience, confidence, and a love for learning. We emphasize age-appropriate resources, structured routines, and partnerships with parents to support developmental milestones. Nutritious, home-cooked meals are prepared daily by our nursery chef, reflecting cultural diversity and catering to dietary requirements.Our outdoor spaces promote physical activity and creativity, while our welcoming atmosphere encourages family involvement. We adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to ensure high standards of care and education. Regular communication with families ensures transparency in every aspect of a child's journey. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning through play, exploration, and positive relationships. We invite parents to visit and experience our nursery's unique ethos firsthand.
Services
Childcare
Early Learning
Nutrition
Outdoor Activities
School Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- 25% discount for new attendees celebrating our 2017 opening.
- Experienced practitioners create tailored learning experiences for every child.
- Structured routines prepare children aged 3-4 years for primary school.
- Daily home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients catering to dietary needs.
- Secure outdoor spaces designed to develop motor skills and creativity.
Associations and certifications
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2014)
Services
Childcare
Our childcare services cater to children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering tailored care that adapts to individual needs and routines. Practitioners build trusting relationships to ensure security and emotional well-being. Structured environments and age-appropriate resources promote communication, independence, and social skills development.
Early Learning
We implement Early Years Foundation Stage frameworks through play-based learning. Specialized programs like Seedlings (under 2s), Little Pears (2-3 years), and The Orchard (3-5 years) foster cognitive, creative, and social growth. Daily activities develop language, motor skills, and school readiness in nurturing spaces.
Nutrition
Daily home-cooked meals use fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish, prepared by our nursery chef. Menus reflect cultural diversity and accommodate vegetarian and special dietary requirements. Children participate in food preparation activities to develop healthy eating habits and independence.
Outdoor Activities
Secure outdoor spaces feature bikes, tunnels, and construction materials to develop gross motor skills. Physical activities enhance balance, coordination, and understanding of healthy lifestyles. Structured playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and social interaction in natural environments.
School Preparation
The Orchard program introduces structured routines for 3-4-year-olds transitioning to primary school. Activities develop literacy, numeracy, and self-care skills through play. Practitioners collaborate with parents to ensure consistent developmental progress and confidence for school environments.
People
Jayne
Co-Owner
Jayne co-founded Pear Tree Nursery to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. With extensive childcare experience, she ensures daily operations align with educational goals and parental expectations.
Andrew
Co-Owner
Andrew brings leadership experience to Pear Tree Nursery's development. He focuses on facility standards and practitioner training, ensuring safe, stimulating spaces for children's growth and learning.
Questions
What childcare services do you offer for newborns?
Our Seedlings program provides nurturing care for under-2s with personalized routines, sensory experiences, and early communication development.
Do you offer discounts for new families?
Yes, we're offering a 25% discount for new attendees celebrating our 2017 opening.
How do you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Our nursery chef prepares home-cooked meals catering to vegetarian and special diets with parental consultation.
What outdoor facilities are available?
Secure outdoor spaces include bikes, tunnels, and construction materials for physical development and imaginative play.
Are you open during school holidays?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm during school holidays with full-day care options.
Reviews (3)
Fiona Toghill
Jun 05, 2018
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As a first time mum I had no experience with nurseries, so when I looked at a few, Pear tree stood out so far from the rest. My daughter Paige absolutely loves going,she is happy when she walks in and happy at the end of the day, they are amazing with her xx
Lizzie Tomkinson
Mar 09, 2018
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I’m so happy we found Pear Tree Nursery last year for Emmeline. All the staff are absolutely brilliant and i think it’s great how all the staff work across the board so all the children know and feel safe with… every staff member. Special mentions to Kerry-Ann and Chelsie enough in Seedlings, Chelsie as Emmeline’s key worker, I feel, has really invested in her development and Emmeline absolutely adores her. They are great with things like changes to nap timings or routines and it’s never an issue if we’re adjusting things like that. It’s testament to all
Sarah Burns
Mar 08, 2018
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Fantastic nursery! Octayvia loves attending always plenty of different activities each time she attends. All the staff are very friendly and really get to know your child. The Tapestry app is brilliant and enables us to see what the kids have been learning/exploring. Keep up the hard work and thank you!
