Daisy Maisies

We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to you and your child to Daisy Maisies, a leading provider of high-quality childcare and early years education in Widnes, Cheshire. Our website offers a wealth of information about our services, facilities, and team, and we invite you to take a good look around and get to know us better. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Our Nurseries

Daisy Maisies Appleton, opened in September 2012, has been specifically designed with the needs of children in mind. Our purpose-built nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children from six weeks to five years old. Each room is fully equipped with a wide range of toys, equipment, and resources to support learning and development through play and exploration. Our outdoor areas are fully undercover, allowing children to enjoy fresh air and exercise all year round.

Daisy Maisies Chapelfield, opened in September 2016, is our newest setting, catering for children from three months old. We offer dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschool children, all with direct access to their own canopied outdoor areas. Our bespoke garden provides a stimulating and exciting space for children to develop their confidence and explore the natural world. We also offer a sensory room, a magical space where children can explore a myriad of senses and experiences.

Our Team

At Daisy Maisies, we are incredibly proud of our dedicated and experienced team of early years practitioners and support staff. We believe that our team is our greatest asset and that it is their passion, commitment, and skills that make our nurseries such special places.

At Daisy Maisies Appleton, our team includes:

• Laura Bonney - Nursery Manager: Laura is a hardworking, passionate, and dedicated individual who has been working with children since 2006. She has progressed from Deputy Manager to Manager and has experience in a nursery and school environment as a child support worker and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator. Laura is a qualified NVQ Level 3 practitioner.
• Jade Hartley - Deputy Manager: Jade started at Daisy Maisies in 2014 as a trainee Nursery Practitioner and has worked in each room while completing her Level 3 qualification in childcare. She has continued to develop her career and is now Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Alison Goulding - Deputy Manager: Alison is the Room Leader in the Toddler Room and has many years of experience in childcare. She is a qualified level 3 Nursery Practitioner and a Key Person who has worked at Daisy Maisies since June 2014.

At Daisy Maisies Chapelfield, our team includes:

• Natalie Johnson - Deputy Manager: Natalie is a qualified level 4 Nursery Practitioner with twenty years of experience working in nurseries and as a one-to-one for children with additional needs. She has been working at Daisy Maisies since October 2015 and is now the Preschool Room Leader and Deputy Manager.

Our Services

At Daisy Maisies, we offer a range of services tailored to meet the needs of individual children and their families. We offer full-time and part-time care, term-time only and all-year-round places, and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

Our services include:

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) education:Our curriculum is based on the EYFS, a statutory framework that sets out the standards for learning, development, and care for children from birth to five. We deliver this through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning, using a range of resources and experiences that are tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of each child.
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support: We are committed to providing inclusive and accessible services for all children, and we have experience in supporting children with a range of SEND needs. We work closely with families, external agencies, and other professionals to ensure that each child receives the support they need to thrive and achieve their full potential.
• Nutritious meals: We provide a nutritious and balanced menu for all children, which is freshly prepared onsite by our skilled nursery cooks. We cater for a range of dietary needs, and our menus are planned to provide a healthy and varied diet that meets the nutritional needs of growing children.

Our Values

At Daisy Maisies, we are guided by a set of core values that underpin everything we do. These values are:

• Respect: We respect each child as a unique individual, and we value their contributions, ideas, and opinions. We promote respectful relationships between children and adults, and we encourage children to respect themselves, others, and the environment.
• Inclusivity: We believe that all children have the right to access high-quality childcare and early years education, regardless of their background, abilities, or needs. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality.
• Partnership: We believe that working in partnership with families is essential to supporting children's learning and development. We value open communication, collaboration, and shared decision-making, and we strive to build strong and positive relationships with all parents and carers.
• Professionalism: We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of our work. We invest in ongoing training and development, and we adhere to best practice guidelines and policies.

Enrolment and Fees

We welcome enquiries from families who are interested in registering their child at Daisy Maisies. We offer a flexible and affordable fee structure, and we accept a range of childcare vouchers and government funding schemes. To find out more about our fees and availability, please contact us directly.

Thank you for considering Daisy Maisies as your childcare provider. We look forward to meeting you and your child, and to working with you to provide the best possible start in life.