Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Preston
Walmer Bridge Day Nursery has been dedicated to nurturing young minds since our establishment. Our team of highly qualified professionals prioritises child-centred learning through play and structured activities, ensuring each child develops securely. With spacious indoor and outdoor facilities, we foster holistic growth while maintaining strong community ties through partnerships with local schools and libraries.Our robust safeguarding protocols, including DBS-checked staff and secure entry systems, ensure a safe environment. We offer flexible childcare packages, including term-time and funded placements, operating 52 weeks a year. Continuous staff development guarantees our team remains at the forefront of early years education, reflecting our commitment to excellence in childcare.
Services
Baby Unit
Toddler Care
Pre-School
Holiday Club
Flexible Hours
Highlights and features
- We maintain OFSTED-registered status with rigorous safeguarding protocols
- Our staff hold Level 3+ qualifications in early years education
- Secure premises with controlled access and enhanced DBS checks
- Flexible childcare packages accommodating working families
- Established community partnerships with local schools and libraries
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Secure entry systems
Dedicated staff
Developmental progress
Safe environment
Positive learning experiences
Services
Baby Unit
Our Baby Unit provides nurturing care for infants up to 24 months. Specially designed spaces with age-appropriate resources support sensory development. Key workers maintain close communication with parents while implementing structured routines for feeding, sleeping and play activities.
Toddler Care
Toddler Care focuses on developing social skills through guided play activities. Our qualified practitioners facilitate motor skill development and early communication using interactive resources within secure, purpose-built environments that encourage exploration and discovery.
Pre-School
Pre-School provision prepares children for formal education through balanced learning approaches. We combine free-flow play with structured literacy and numeracy activities, following EYFS guidelines to develop school-readiness skills in stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces.
Holiday Club
Holiday Club offers supervised activities during school breaks. Our programme includes educational outings, creative projects and physical play while maintaining consistent safeguarding standards. This service extends our childcare support beyond regular term-time operations.
Flexible Hours
Flexible Hours provision accommodates working families through variable scheduling options. We offer both term-time-only placements and year-round childcare, with sessions aligning to our 07:30-18:00 daily operating hours while maintaining consistent educational quality.
People
Katy-Leigh Eastham
Nursery Manager
BA Honours graduate in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, Katy-Leigh leads daily operations while maintaining close parent communication. She oversees staff development and ensures compliance with OFSTED standards across all nursery provisions.
Jayne
Proprietor
As nursery proprietor, Jayne establishes strategic direction while ensuring financial sustainability. She maintains oversight of policy implementation and quality assurance frameworks that uphold our childcare standards and community commitments.
Kerry
Deputy Manager
Level 3 qualified Early Years specialist, Kerry manages the baby room provision. She implements age-specific care routines while mentoring junior staff, ensuring adherence to safeguarding protocols and developmental milestones tracking.
Ellie
Pre-school Room Leader
With Level 6 Early Years teaching qualifications, Ellie leads educational programming for pre-school children. She designs curriculum-aligned activities and conducts developmental assessments to prepare children for school transition.
Anne Marie
Toddler Room Leader
Level 3 Early Years Educator and SENCo specialist, Anne Marie manages toddler provisions. She develops individualised learning plans and implements inclusive practices to support diverse developmental needs within group settings.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 0-24 months through to 11 years, with distinct units for babies, toddlers, pre-school and out-of-school children.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain DBS-checked staff, secure entry systems, and enhanced safeguarding protocols. Our premises received specific safety commendations following recent security reviews.
Are staff qualified?
All practitioners hold relevant childcare qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6, including First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding certifications.
What operating hours do you have?
We operate Monday-Sunday from 07:30-18:00, 52 weeks annually, closing only on Bank Holidays with no additional charges.
Is funding available?
Yes, we offer funded childcare placements for eligible children alongside flexible term-time options to accommodate different family requirements.
Are you OFSTED registered?
Yes, we maintain OFSTED registration and have received positive inspections recognising our educational quality and safeguarding standards.
