Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Childcare Services in Wigan & Bolton
St. Bede's Childcare was founded in 2003 and has grown to operate six settings across Leigh, Wigan, and Bolton. Our organisation combines the expertise of a multi-academy trust with a senior leadership team possessing extensive early years experience. We pride ourselves on delivering childcare rooted in care, passion, and excellence, preparing children for their transition to school. Our former Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jack Hatch, received an OBE for services to education, reflecting our commitment to supporting children's developmental journeys. We create immersive learning environments where meticulously planned activities foster early education through play. Recognising parents as a child's first educators, we maintain regular communication through dedicated key workers to ensure continuity between home and nursery.Our individualised learning approach tailors educational experiences to each child's unique interests and developmental needs. As a charity, we focus on ensuring children are prepared for life transitions through age-appropriate educational strategies. Our practitioners design engaging learning experiences inspired by children's natural curiosity, aiming to cultivate future thinkers and innovators. We maintain transparent communication channels for parental queries and provide reassurance during the childcare transition process.
Services
Day Nursery
Out of School Club
Early Years Education
Childcare Transition Support
Parent Communication Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in early years education since 2003
- Former CEO awarded OBE for educational services
- Home-from-home environments with dedicated key workers
- Individualised learning programmes tailored to each child's needs
- Qualified practitioners delivering Ofsted-registered childcare
What people say
Outstanding staff
Happy children
Excellent care
Great communication
Positive development
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nurseries provide full-time childcare for children aged 0-5 years. Each setting offers age-appropriate learning environments with qualified practitioners. We implement individualised learning plans that follow children's interests while preparing them for school transitions through structured play-based activities.
Out of School Club
We operate after-school clubs for children aged 4-11 years, providing safe supervision and enriching activities. Our clubs offer homework support, outdoor play, and creative projects in a nurturing environment that extends the school day learning experience.
Early Years Education
Our early years education programmes follow the EYFS framework with a focus on individual child development. Through carefully planned activities, we support cognitive, social, and physical development while maintaining regular parent communication about progress.
Childcare Transition Support
We provide tailored transition support for children moving between nursery rooms or starting school. Our key worker system ensures continuity of care and communication, with gradual introduction periods to help children adapt comfortably to new environments.
Parent Communication Services
We maintain regular communication channels between nursery staff and families through daily updates, progress reports, and parent-teacher meetings. This ensures parents remain informed about their child's development and can actively participate in their learning journey.
People
Jack Hatch
Former CEO
Awarded OBE for services to education, Mr. Hatch led the organisation's development of childcare provision across the North West region.
Questions
What age groups do your nurseries cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0-11 years, with dedicated rooms for different developmental stages and after-school club provision.
How do you support children's transition to school?
Our individualised learning approach and key worker system ensures children develop necessary skills while maintaining communication with parents and schools.
Are your staff qualified in early years education?
All our practitioners hold relevant childcare qualifications and receive ongoing professional development to maintain high educational standards.
What safety measures are in place at your settings?
We maintain Ofsted-registered settings with appropriate staff-to-child ratios, safeguarding procedures, and regular health & safety inspections.
How do you communicate with parents about child progress?
We provide regular updates through key workers, written reports, and parent-teacher meetings to ensure transparent communication about development milestones.
Do you offer flexible childcare hours?
Our nurseries operate full-day sessions with options for part-time attendance, though specific availability may vary between our different settings.
