Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Devizes
At Heathcote House Nursery, we provide a nurturing environment where children from babies to pre-schoolers thrive through exploration and curiosity-driven learning. Our purpose-built facility combines a home-from-home atmosphere with structured educational frameworks, ensuring each child's developmental needs are met by our team of Early Years specialists. With light-filled rooms, expansive outdoor spaces, and individualised learning plans, we foster independence and creativity while maintaining rigorous safety standards.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Ofsted-rated provision, home-cooked meals prepared daily, and flexible childcare options accommodating working families. Through partnerships with local communities and adherence to the Curiosity Approach, we cultivate critical thinkers prepared for future educational challenges.
Services
Baby Care
Toddler Programs
Pre-School Education
Outdoor Learning
Flexible Childcare
Funded Hours Provision
Community Engagement
Nutrition Services
Individual Learning Plans
Curiosity Approach Training
Highlights and features
- Purpose-built Early Years setting with dedicated age-specific rooms
- Daily outdoor learning in secure, award-winning garden spaces
- Home-cooked meals prepared onsite by professional chef Joyce
- Flexible childcare available 7:45am-6pm, term-time or year-round
- Guaranteed Early Years funding entitlement for eligible families
What people say
Fantastic staff
Happy children
Beautiful outdoor areas
Excellent care
Confident kids
Services
Baby Care
Our Little Sparks program for 6-12 month olds provides a nurturing environment with sensory resources and dedicated sleep facilities. Staff use open-ended materials to stimulate early exploration while maintaining strict safety protocols. Parents benefit from regular progress updates and flexible feeding routines.
Outdoor Learning
Daily outdoor activities include nature exploration, gardening, and physical play in secure, award-winning grounds. Children develop motor skills through sandpit construction, mud kitchen role-play, and seasonal environmental projects supporting the Early Years curriculum.
Funded Childcare
Eligible families access 15-30 hours of funded childcare weekly, with seamless HMRC eligibility verification. Our administration team assists with code validation and term-time planning to maximise benefit utilisation without compromising educational quality.
Individual Learning Plans
Each child receives tailored educational pathways based on interests and developmental milestones. Practitioners document progress through observational assessments, adjusting activities to maintain engagement while meeting Early Years Foundation Stage requirements systematically.
Community Engagement
We organise regular library visits and professional guest sessions to broaden children's world understanding. Annual participation in Devizes in Bloom cultivates environmental awareness through collaborative garden design projects judged by local horticultural experts.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We accommodate children aged 6 months to 4 years across four dedicated groups: Little Sparks, Navigators, Inventors, and Pioneers.
Are meals provided during the day?
Yes, all meals and snacks are freshly prepared onsite by our professional chef, including breakfast and evening meals for extended sessions.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Eligible families receive guaranteed Early Years funding entitlement, with 30-hour provision available from September 2025 for qualifying working parents.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our extensive grounds feature woodland exploration areas, gardening plots, a secret sandpit, and secure play spaces supporting physical and sensory development.
How do you support child development?
We implement individual learning plans using the Curiosity Approach, combining Reggio Emilia principles with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for holistic growth.
Can I visit the nursery before enrolling?
Prospective parents are welcome to book guided tours of our facilities, meeting staff and observing our educational environment in action.
