01257 423 606
Little Owls Day Nursery

Swimsmart House, Bradley Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XQ.

Little Owls

At Little Owls, our passionate and experienced team provide engaging and exciting learning opportunities in an environment that is safe, secure and sparks curiosity. We place a strong emphasis on the desire to help all children reach their full potential enabling them to progress through life being independent, confident, having respect for others and developing positive values.

Our ‘In The Moment’ planning style allows our Early Years Educators to be present and instrumental in your child’s learning journey which is tailored to them individually to celebrate their uniqueness. The curriculum that we teach is developed through staff, family and children’s input and is flexible to actively follow our children’s changing and developing interests. Our focus is to provide awe and wonder in our children’s learning experiences where they are encouraged to challenge themselves through play.

Boundaries and guidelines support the children in understanding what is expected of them by their educators, peers and environment, ensuring they are safe at all times. Children’s emotional intelligence and its development is fundamental to us as a setting and we encourage our children to be confident in discussing their feelings, becoming able to self-regulate and becoming confident in managing and dealing with emotional situations. Children learn to care for and respect themselves and others, to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and to inequalities associated with race, gender and ability with the support and guidance of our compassionate and knowledgeable educators.

Happiness and wellbeing are our core values and we actively promote children’s creativity, imagination and unique personalities to develop through a fun and exciting play based learning approach where anything is possible.

  • Rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted!
  • Featured on ‘Takeover Tuesday’ by Alistair Bryce-Clegg over on ABC Does!
  • Unique Curriculum created by our Parents and Carers, Children and Practitioners!
  • Our Mobile App from ‘eyLog’ means your Childs Learning Journey is at the click of a button!
  • HUGE range of Home Learning resources that provide seamless learning between Home and Nursery!
  • ‘Reception Ready’ program!
  • Monthly CPD training for our Practitioners to continually develop our practice!

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Both my girls love their time at Little Owls and have made lovely relationships with both staff and other children alike.  It’s a place you feel happy, safe and comfortable to leave your children knowing they’re happy and well cared for.

Anonymous

My little boy goes here and is so settled and happy that I know I’ve made the right decision.  The staff are so warm, kind, welcoming and loving.  Well done, Little Owls.

Anonymous

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Rachael
Nursery Manager
Deanne
Deputy Manager
Samantha
Babies room leader
Hayley
Toddler Room Leader
Lucy W
Preschool Room Leader
Emma
Tinies Room leader
Chloe M
Early Years Practitioner
Natalie
Early Years Practitioner
Shauna
Early Years Practitioner
Julie
Early Years Practitioner
Chloe P
Early Years Practitioner
Courtney
Early Years Practitioner
Liam M
Early Years Practitioner
Izabella
Early Years Practitioner
Teigan
Early Years Practitioner
Lauren
Early Years Practitioner
Georgina
Early Years Practitioner
Holly
Early Years Practitioner
Brianna
Early Years Practitioner
Demi
Early Years Practitioner
Mollie
Early Years Practitioner
Molly
Preschool Room Leader
Chloe H
Catering Assistant
Leean
Catering Assistant

Faye

Early Years Practitioner

My 19 month old loves this nursery and always seems to have the best time. The staff are always helpful and you can tell they care about the children. It is such a great nursery.
Olivia Wilmington

My little boy absolutely loves Little Owls Nursery and all the kind caring staff who work there. The staff are approachable and all know my son extremely well. I love picking him up and seeing how happy he is. I am always amazed by the wide range of exciting activities on offer and how well they incorporate the children’s interests. Thank you Little Owls!

Katie Breingan

I was so nervous sending my little girl to nursery however I was immediately reassured and felt so at ease at Little Owls. The staff are absolutely incredible and my little girl is so happy going to nursery every morning. They helped me along with my weaning journey, which got off to a rocky start, and now my little girl will eat almost anything that she’s given. Nursery are flexible and help me out when needed which makes my life so much easier too. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an amazing nursery to send their child to.

Katie Rafferty

My little girl loves going to nursery here. She gets excited as soon as we pull into the car park. The staff are so friendly and made Harper (and myself and her Dad) feel so welcome. Harper has learned so much in the 7 months she has been going to nursery and we receive updates about her progress regularly. We are informed of her food intake, nappy changes and nap times via the eyLog app and this is updated daily. We receive pictures of Harper whilst at nursery and she always looks happy and enjoying the activities. I would recommend Little Owls to anyone!

Rachel Worthington

My little girl joined Little Owls from another nursery in January 2022. From day 1 she has happily run in and out of nursery completely giddy with excitement and it has been so refreshing to see how much she has developed and how much she enjoys being there! There are always a whole range of new activities to try, the staff are all fabulous and it’s so reassuring that she has settled so well! The app and daily diary ensure we don’t miss a thing! We are so pleased we have moved her there and look forward to many more happy memories to come for her and our new baby. Thank you!

Debbi Pountney

Such an amazing nursery! Cannot fault the staff – always smiling and creating fun for all the children. Our little boy has developed so much in the 2 years he’s been there. The Ey Log app they use is brilliant for seeing real time progress and getting snap shots of the day! It’s also great to communicate with staff there And get all the information you need. I’m already sad thinking of him leaving

Lyndsay Bamber

Little Owls is such a warm, welcoming and nurturing place that I really wouldn’t send my children anywhere else. The staff are so attentive and knowledgable about the children they care for. Having twins meant that I was concerned if they would get mixed up, but the staff know who they are and their character traits. Every morning, I feel at ease dropping them off as I know they’re in safe hands and at the end of the day there is always someone to give you detailed feedback on the child’s day. The EyLog system is brilliant and enables you to keep in contact with nursery ; view photographs of activities, and to see how much progress your child is making. The daily diary is there so you can see naps and what food they’ve tried etc. Plus, there is a monthly homework, which you can log to show what you get up to at home. You can also see what activities are going on at nursery. Little Owls is a place where any child would thrive as the staff are so supportive and really want the best for each child that they have in their care.

Katie Unsworth

Our Daughter started at Little Owls a very timid little girl. Over the past 12 or so months, she has really come out of her shell with the help from all the staff, and loves the days she is going into nursery, even asking to go to nursery when we have been on holiday and on Sundays. We had looked at many other nurseries before Little Owls, with the exception of one other nursery when we visited for the first time, she settled into playing straight away and first impressions do count. There is nothing to complain about, she has lots of outdoor play, swimming lessons next door, a good selection of meals; especially for a very fussy eater. Thankyou to all the Nursery staff for providing the missing link in our Daughters development.

Colin Abbott

Our daughter has been attending little owls for just over a year now and really loves it. There is nothing more reassuring than her just running into nursery in the morning, hardly saying bye as so excited to get in there and start to play and learn. All of the staff are helpful, friendly and it feels like everyone really knows your child. We decided to join little owls following the recommendation of a friend and it was the best decision for us. I would recommend to anyone! Covid has made things ‘different’ but the nursery have set up the e log which is fantastic, I love that you are sent photos each time and a report of how the day has been.

Kelsey Hitchen

Both my children have attended Little Owls, with my youngest being a tricky little customer, with dairy allergies, fussy eating habits and an all round cheeky monster. However, despite all this they welcomed him with open arms, and we have been so impressed with their professionalism, care, attention and efforts towards each and every single child. From dancing, swimming, yoga, chicks at Easter, photo’s, welcome cards and boards, birthday cards, to national celebration events and parties. There is always something different, and always a new activity to keep them entertained. I also work above the nursery, and although I can’t see the kids, everyday I hear the genuine laughs from them, the storytelling, the role play and the games the girls do with the kids. It’s so heartwarming to hear. I also pass the doors everyday, and see the kids coming and going with big smiles on their faces. As a parent I have always been apprehensive about sending kids elsewhere for the day, for someone else to be there to meet their needs. Although I can hand on heart say I have never walked away from nursery feeling guilt or sadness. I leave them doors smiling in the fact that my little boy is well cared for, will be having an educational fun time with his friends, and is part of their wonderful little owl family.

The Studio Standish

I have recommended Little Owls Nursery to so many people because of the excellent care they provide.  The staff are amazing.  They build strong relationships with the children and know each child so well.  They are always approachable and very experienced.  We are so grateful for everything the nursery does for our children.  My little girl has grown in confidence and has learned so much since coming here.  Thank you for all you do to make Little Owls such a happy, safe and exciting learning environment.

Anonymous

My 17 month old has been going to Little Owls since the end of August, choosing a nursery was so hard as you are putting all your trust in the staff and we couldn’t have chosen a more perfect nursery.  The staff are caring and loving towards the children, they give good feedback at the end of the day, they give regular feedback on how she is developing and always have a friendly face when you drop off and pick up!  They also know her inside out and know when she is having a good day and a bad day.

Anonymous

Wonderful, welcoming nursery with outstanding staff who give 110% day in, day out.  Great engaging activities on offer to challenge and entertain our kids, lovely atmosphere and good variety of food on the menu.  She comes home happy every time she goes to Little Owls.

Anonymous

My son started Little Owls in August, and he loves it, it can be so daunting leaving your little ones for the first time but all the Staff were excellent at settling him in and making me feel relaxed.  The Staff always have time to chat to you and tell you about their day, which is lovely, and he seems to have really warmed to the ladies already.  Always different activities and lots going on and I love that Jacob tries lots of different foods that he wouldn’t necessarily try at home.  He’s always excited when it’s Nursery day, so for me that says everything.

Anonymous

My little boy goes here and is so settled and happy that I know I’ve made the right decision.  The staff are so warm, kind, welcoming and loving.  Well done, Little Owls.

Anonymous

The staff are fantastic!  All of them are always polite, happy talkative and smiley.  They know the children inside and out and have worked wonders bringing my child on.  They seem to really care about the children and their needs.  They keep you informed of how your child’s day has gone when you pick up, which makes me feel at ease knowing what he has been up to.  I feel confident, happy and settled to leave my child with the staff.  We think you do an amazing job!

Anonymous

Both my girls love their time at Little Owls and have made lovely relationships with both staff and other children alike.  It’s a place you feel happy, safe and comfortable to leave your children knowing they’re happy and well cared for.

Anonymous

My son came here and absolutely loved it.  He thrived and left for school a happy, well rounded and prepared little boy!  Now my daughter comes here and is having the exact same experience.  It’s a joy to watch them learn and grow in such a stimulating, caring, family environment.  I can’t recommend this nursery enough.

Anonymous

Fees

7:30am – 3:30pm £50.00
9am – 3:30pm £46.50
Half Day £35.50
Full Day
(7:30am – 6pm)
£59.00
Full Week
(Term Time)
£255.00
Full Week
(Full Time)
£240.00
Meal charge
(funded children only)
£3.15

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Company Details:
St. Bede’s Childcare Limited
St. Bede Academy
Morris Green Lane
Bolton
BL3 3LJ

Company Number: 05871101

Refund Policy:  Please note, we do not offer refunds.

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