In Our Pride Our Joy nurseries we follow a 'child initiated' curriculum which enables children to follow their own interests and learn through quality play, whilst being supported by qualified and experienced staff. Staff are trained to observe the children and look for 'teachable moments' in which to intervene and support the child to their next steps.

We have full access to the outdoor areas throughout the sessions and in all weathers, so children can choose their preferred area to learn within a well thought out, enabling environment.

Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through secure online accounts which they can read, enjoy and add to so that they can play a part in the 'learning journey' their child travels along whilst with us.

Our wrap around care is provided within the security of the school building. Qualified staff plan a variety of activities for the children to participate in ranging from baking and craft, to team building challenges and sports.

Our breakfast club opens at 7:30 am and offers a choice of healthy breakfast options every day.

After school, the children are registered and offered fruit and a drink before joining in with the fun and games with their friends. Club starts at 3:00 pm and operates until 6:00 pm where, the catering team provide a snack for those children staying late.

" Heathfields Nursery is incredible. Where do we even start? Both of our children have been there, and we couldn't imagine a better place for them to start their education. Our eldest is a COVID-19 baby and was quite shy. That all changed during the year she spent with the team at the nursery. By the time she left to go to Reception, she had so much confidence and was already well on her way with numbers, letters and writing her name.

Our youngest has spent two years with them, and she has progressed so much. When she first joined, her speech was behind, and we thought she may need speech therapy. Not even a full year with the team, and she was right on track for her age, and she hasn't stopped progressing in leaps and bounds since. That's all thanks to the wonderful staff. They really care about giving the children the best start to their education as well as their emotional wellbeing. We honestly can't thank them enough for how well they've looked after our girls for the last three years."

"Heathfields Nursery has been so accommodating to the additional needs of our child. Instant changes are made to ensure they remain settled when facing challenges to ensure a smooth handover. This is a huge testament to the hard work I know the staff have to put in to help our child follow the everyday routine alongside everyone else. There is always a warm welcome, and they run in and out every day with a smile on their face. Our child may be different, but that's all the reassurance we need as parents. The nursery provides an environment that allows them to be themselves and are supported at every level to develop at their own pace. They always engage with our child at their level, which means they are settled and secure. We are updated every day with progress or ideas at the door, and we are given any important or relevant information via Tapestry, which allows for two-way communication."

" My daughter has only been going to Heathfields OPOJ for a couple of weeks, and she loves it! She has never been to a nursery before and has always been with family members, so we were concerned about how she would be, but she runs in every morning and just waves goodbye to me! Although it has only been a couple of weeks, my daughter is already better at following instructions!

The staff are understanding, kind, friendly, and approachable. They inform me every day of naps, how she has eaten, and answer any other questions I may ask.

Thank you for all your work and looking after my girl as well as you do."

January 2026

• Breakfast Menu
• 2 slices of wholemeal toast with butter
• Cheerios
• Rice Krispies
• Weetabix
• Cornflakes
• Fresh fruit and yoghurt pot

All served with a glass of semi-skimmed milk or water

Snack Menu

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